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hello,

I'm new to this forum. I am 54 years old and have had (yesterday), the first part of a two-stage diagnostic process. 

The consultant was very nice, but I feel quite flat about the whole thing. It was almost like I had to justify myself. I recognise much of the Asperger characteristics and it has helped me understand a lot of my life up to now. The next part of the process takes place in a month and will involve "things to do". I'm not sure what this means. I am feeling anxious about the whole thing now. Another thing to fuel anxiety.

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  • Hi LMW

    I read your post about being an alcoholic and just wanted to say that a couple of drinks in the evening is not the definition of an alcoholic I would agree with. If the first thing a person does in the morning is reach for a drink then they are an alcoholic. What you describe and I accept I have is a dependancy on alcohol. So I think you put yourself down by using that term and are being too hard on yourself. I have followed many of your posts and have been impressed by your compassion and empathy with others. An alcoholic only cares about where the next drink is coming from.

    Take care, Laddie.

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  • Hi LMW

    I read your post about being an alcoholic and just wanted to say that a couple of drinks in the evening is not the definition of an alcoholic I would agree with. If the first thing a person does in the morning is reach for a drink then they are an alcoholic. What you describe and I accept I have is a dependancy on alcohol. So I think you put yourself down by using that term and are being too hard on yourself. I have followed many of your posts and have been impressed by your compassion and empathy with others. An alcoholic only cares about where the next drink is coming from.

    Take care, Laddie.

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