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Diagnosed Yesterday

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I got my diagnosis yesterday, of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger Syndrome).  It's come as a great relief to me, because it helps explain the difficulties I've had over the years.  I explained to the psychologist that getting the diagnosis was like a line of building blocks with gaps along it, and those gaps suddenly being filled with other blocks to make a complete line.

Having the diagnosis now makes me feel I really belong here, although I've been posting occasionally since I was referred for assessment back in June 2015.

I'm one of those people who have got a diagnosis later in life (I'm 57), but so glad I have, as I can hopefully learn how to cope with the difficulties, and celebrate the positives!

Thank you for making me feel so welcome, and I hope to be able to participate more in the forum in the future.

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  • wow thats a long time.  do you mind me asking if you had any other services or meetings such as counselling/mental health before finally getting a diagnosis.

    i have my suspicions and one of my children has a diagnosis and i suspect the other has although now she is older she has chosen to go for counselling and medication route to help with anxiety instead at the moment.

    i myself have been having counseeling for depression/anxiety following a break up of a long term relationship and am realising how dependent i was on other person and my suspions about myself are becoming stronger as i am really struggling.

    i have hid behind being self employed all my working life so have not had to deal with work issues in the past.

    what made you finally go down diagnosis route.

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  • wow thats a long time.  do you mind me asking if you had any other services or meetings such as counselling/mental health before finally getting a diagnosis.

    i have my suspicions and one of my children has a diagnosis and i suspect the other has although now she is older she has chosen to go for counselling and medication route to help with anxiety instead at the moment.

    i myself have been having counseeling for depression/anxiety following a break up of a long term relationship and am realising how dependent i was on other person and my suspions about myself are becoming stronger as i am really struggling.

    i have hid behind being self employed all my working life so have not had to deal with work issues in the past.

    what made you finally go down diagnosis route.

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