Published on 12, July, 2020
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Hi all.
Jam_1 ️ said:*waves* Hi all.
Hi there I'm Lucy
I got diagnosed with mild auistum last year I'm also in my early 30's. So that's a few things we have in common!
I'm just wondering what kind of services would be helpful.
Here, there is a posibility to get someone over for 6 euros an hour who helps you put structures into place and help figure out systems to keep the house tidy. So a sort of coach who doesn't do the work but helps you see structures and systems to minimise anxiety and conserve energy.
Also for instance, I am frightened to cycle in town (which is a major disability here), so I am hoping to ask them to teach me cycle routes and strategies.
I haven't had my first appointment yet and there is a long waiting list.
I have never been able to hold down a full time job for long, because the stress makes me ill. So I am also hoping there will be a legal loophole to allow me to work part time. But that will be touch and go - because of austerity and that kind of stuff. But there is an organisation here who helps with the paperwork and contacting the right people. Which is good. Because I am useless and usually find out years to late that I have been missing out on this and that financially because I didn't know or forgot to open some letter here or there.
Reading what I'm writing, it makes it all seem worse than it is for me. Because I do have a degree and I should be able to do all this stuff. But somehow I don't.
I like your remark, Acoll, about remaining "Me".
I guess, for me understanding the stress stupid things cause, is the most enlightening. I never really understood why my body was panicking and feeling extreme stress, for stupid things, I thought I might/should rationally even enjoy.
Well, I'd been wondering for about 10 years whether I might have Aspergers, then I moved to an area with a good Adult Diagnosis service - and have been diagnosed with it.
As my GP and I discussed, I'm still "Me", but I know a bit more about WHY I'm Me, if that makes sense?
I'm in my mid 40's, and female - and there's not much in the way of services for someone with mild Aspergers round here!
Jam_1 ️ said: at least there's now a reason I have problems with life rather than being generally useless.
at least there's now a reason I have problems with life rather than being generally useless.
That makes sense. :-) I don't quite dare tell everyone because I'm frightened about reactions. But certainly it is useful to know that there are reasons. And having a formal diagnosis makes it easier for yourself to accept it as truth. Even though I notice that I'm not the only one after diagnosis who keep wondering: "I hope it isn't a mistake and they won't change their mind". Also, a formal diagnosis opens doors to being helped.
hey, thats OK thanks for the answer! yeah its nice to have an explanation for some things :) hope things go well for you from now!
Hi and thank you.
Erm, I am not that sure, really. My CPN referred me for it.
I hope it'll be useful - at least there's now a reason I have problems with life rather than being generally useless.
Sorry for not having a better answer!
Hi, im also new, can i ask why you wanted diagnosis? no need to answer, just wondering as im undiagnosed 30s male