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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,007 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @spankie76 - Please, please don't think there's anything 'wrong' with you. We're all different, thank goodness; our diversity is what enriches us all. My son didn't get a diagnosis of Asperger's, tho he was said to be 'next door to it' some 14 years ago. He sees things differently, which I find makes him an extraordinary individual, whilst he often asks me to get to the point in our phone conversations on occasion, but that's part of who he is!
    My son also felt that the neuropsychologist he met twice was the best Dr he ever met, as he really understood him. To put this in perspective, we'd seen many specialists over about 6 years in trying to look into our family's genetic problems after which my son didn't really think much about Drs.
    We have had several members say they didn't get diagnosed until their 40s, 50s. or, even more recently, their early 60s. So, please know you're not alone, & you will find a lot of understanding here, as I believe you've already seen.
  • steveo928
    steveo928 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Hi and welcome @spankie76

    I’m on the same journey as you. I was referred to my local mental health team earlier this year and had two appointments with them so far. 

    In the first assessment they advised they think I’m suffering with bi-polar or possibly borderline personality disorder. 

    During the second assessment the doctor asked “have you been screened for ASD? Because what you’ve told us so far tells me that you could be on the spectrum.” 

    They sent me an ASD questionnaire which I’ve done and sent back, and now I guess it’s just a waiting game. I’m told it could take up to 2 years to be seen. 

    I’m 33 and at first sat here thinking my life has been wasted thus far with hardships and no support but then on the other hand I’m grateful that I’m getting somewhere in understanding more about myself and difficulties I have. 

    I suppose after 30+ years a couple of extra years waiting can’t be that bad lol 

    Remember, we are all unique and different with or without a diagnosis. 

    I hope it all works out well :)

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