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Confused about adult diagnosis

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Any one know if it's possible to suffer from Aspergers even if you have no problem (i.e. are good at) with the following: conversion, joking around, banter, sarcasm. I have no overiliteralness problems etc and have always considered myself quite empathic.

I do however score 32 or the typical Aspergers test and suffer particularly with rumination. I have also been formally diagnosed, however I found the (NHS) diagnosis process both inadequate and shoddy.

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    One of the problems with Aspergers is that we are all quite different ant it is hard to spot the common problems. There is a saying "when you have met one person with autism then you have just met one person with autism" A specialist will be able to spot the communication problems but your colleague is unable to spot the similarities.

    You are happy with your ability to do banter, you think that you are not over literal but that is perhaps different from what other people think? One of the problems with people with autism is their poor ability to really understand what other people think of them.

    Having an agreeable time with the lads down the pub is perhaps not the most exacting test! You may also be able to perform a work role without difficulty if it does not require a lot of negotiation and social communication. Might I ask whether you live alone or have a partner? Ability to form satisfactory long term relationships is often really hard for someone with auitsm.

    Has your treatment for esteem, anxiety and depression been changed now that you have a diagnosis?

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  • Former Member
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    One of the problems with Aspergers is that we are all quite different ant it is hard to spot the common problems. There is a saying "when you have met one person with autism then you have just met one person with autism" A specialist will be able to spot the communication problems but your colleague is unable to spot the similarities.

    You are happy with your ability to do banter, you think that you are not over literal but that is perhaps different from what other people think? One of the problems with people with autism is their poor ability to really understand what other people think of them.

    Having an agreeable time with the lads down the pub is perhaps not the most exacting test! You may also be able to perform a work role without difficulty if it does not require a lot of negotiation and social communication. Might I ask whether you live alone or have a partner? Ability to form satisfactory long term relationships is often really hard for someone with auitsm.

    Has your treatment for esteem, anxiety and depression been changed now that you have a diagnosis?

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