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Newly diagnosed.

i24dreamer

Well I guess it's hello to all.

I am a totally deaf mum to 2 children, a son with aspergers diagnosed at 8 years old and a daughter with cfs diagnosed age 11. Both home schooled.

I have multiple health problems and recently diagnosed with ASD at 50 years of age!

My husband works part time and is a carer for all three of us. Anyone else in a similar position?

Regards to all

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    There is an interesting article at www.autismspeaks.org/.../mental-health-awareness-month-autism-and-bipolar-disorder

    It suggests that "However, we believe that bipolar disorder is mistakenly over-diagnosed in those with autism. In part this is because some of their symptoms can overlap"

    Is it worth re-evaluating your bipolar diagnosis in the light of your recent diagnosis of ASD?

    Personally speaking, I have often experienced the highs of solving a hard problem and then the real lows of stress and depression where I can't get the world to see my point of view. I've recently been diagnosed with Asperger's (at 56) and I can now better understand this cycle of insight and despair that accompanied the undiagnosed aspie's point of view.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    There is an interesting article at www.autismspeaks.org/.../mental-health-awareness-month-autism-and-bipolar-disorder

    It suggests that "However, we believe that bipolar disorder is mistakenly over-diagnosed in those with autism. In part this is because some of their symptoms can overlap"

    Is it worth re-evaluating your bipolar diagnosis in the light of your recent diagnosis of ASD?

    Personally speaking, I have often experienced the highs of solving a hard problem and then the real lows of stress and depression where I can't get the world to see my point of view. I've recently been diagnosed with Asperger's (at 56) and I can now better understand this cycle of insight and despair that accompanied the undiagnosed aspie's point of view.

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