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Chrissy28

Hello,

Just joined this forum to get some advice. I'm 28 and not been to doctors about aspergers. I have been there on and off with depression and anxiety though.

Ever since I was young and started school I never felt like I fitted in. I would stand to the side and watch other kids run around at play time in primary and it would take me ages to start to speak with people. Id had a hard time being bullied in high school because of this. I'm still like this now.

I also seem to have other traits such as hating being in crowds, finding it hard to make eye contact. Getting flustered when something unexpected comes up that I have to do that day. My partner likes to go places spontaneously but I like to research places before we go. Look up the route there etc.

Would it be worth going to thedoctors to see if I have aspergers? 

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  • I didn't read anything before any assessment as it was Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist who suggested this outcome to me and referred me.  I think it far better to go to these assessments without knowing much about the condition because then you are totally open.  But mind they have a few years worth of CBT on me and a very detailed history from the Pschologist handed over at the referall. We can read too much and take on beahvours that aren't ours without realising it. 

    It also depends on quite how much you need the help in life at the present too so I read on here and I can relate to that for my life.

    By all means if you are questioning it, then book an appointment with the Doctor to discuss that only. You mayn't be referred to an assessment straight away. They may suggest CBT first. Don't turn it down, it can all help work out what really is happening for you and help you in the long term :-)

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  • I didn't read anything before any assessment as it was Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist who suggested this outcome to me and referred me.  I think it far better to go to these assessments without knowing much about the condition because then you are totally open.  But mind they have a few years worth of CBT on me and a very detailed history from the Pschologist handed over at the referall. We can read too much and take on beahvours that aren't ours without realising it. 

    It also depends on quite how much you need the help in life at the present too so I read on here and I can relate to that for my life.

    By all means if you are questioning it, then book an appointment with the Doctor to discuss that only. You mayn't be referred to an assessment straight away. They may suggest CBT first. Don't turn it down, it can all help work out what really is happening for you and help you in the long term :-)

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