Yes I think that’s what is happening and it started a year ago or more. That fight I’ve had on me that would try again and again, well it seems to have gone. Whether that’s because the older I get the more I learn it’s futile, or because the…

Reading your post was like reading about my life. Im a learning assistant in a college and have been working in that sort of role in schools and colleges on and off for the last ten years. Ive just handed in my notice at work as I am so burned out I just…

sphynx said:

and as Dawn says, it may be helpful to get a second, more thorough assessment. I myself had two assessments, and it was helpful to have confirmation from the second one.

 Yes, I am planning on it a few years from now on my own, and I really…

One thought that does occur to me is this: are you looking after yourselves?  Your son is clearly dependant on the family, at the moment, and it's no good to him if you burn out.  

As others have said I'm cautious of suggesting something that you'll…

paper-wings said:

I currently work full time as a Social Worker and I am currently training to be an Approved Mental Health Professional.

Hi there,

I'm a social worker (adult social care) too but currently undiagnosed. I have struggled a lifetime with…

M said:

I really struggle to give my children undivided attention. I haye being disturbed from whatever I'm doing and I struggle with their voices in a physical way. Why do children have such high pitched voices?! 

Children have such high pitched voices…

I'd have a good look at what Asperger's/autism really means - you would be surprised at the subtle stuff you probably already do that is different to everyone else - there's lots of on-line tests to do too before you see the GP.  Good preparation…

Just information research I guess. And I have a lot transferable thinking skills that are really obvious to me but other people seem to lap up - I can/should use these to ease the rampant scramble/tangle in my mind when it's scaring the hell out of me…

They've all got used to you and are not considering you at all.    Disappear for a day at a spa - leave them all to it.   Let them miss you to show them what you're having to do.   Make yourself less available to everyone and let them all crash & burn…