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    How long did your Aspergers diagnosis take?

    do speak
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    How long did your Aspergers diagnosis take?

    Mine was a private diagnosis and cost around GBP 1,000. As we live in Dubai, I had to travel to the UK for a personal appointment. The interview was in two stages and took around 3 hours in total. There was also a Skype interview between the clinical psychologist and my partner which lasted...
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    Expectations for an autism forum

    I was somewhat upset by the reply of @Propianotuner . “I don’t generally discount people who self-diagnose, but....” There are many reasons people are afraid to seek a formal dx. The stigma of being labeled with a disability by those who don’t understand can be terrifying. Trusted friends who...
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    And how did you score? Knowing one way or the other seems to be important to most people, myself included. Feeling different and disconnected without understanding why is so frustrating. Having the feeling that no one gets you, but not knowing why. These are issues I’ve struggled with all my...
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    Thanks for the welcome and I don't think your theory is iffy at all. I agree that understanding the issue is empowerment in itself and I am really looking forward to improving my LIFE. Not sure about wanting to wear my new "badge" so openly yet, so I'm going to follow other advice and wait...
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    Thanks for sharing and for the advice. I had already come to the same conclusion.
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    Thanks for sharing your experience. You have confirmed what I feared about communicating with my employer. A few years back I was under the care of a psychiatrist who failed to pick up on my AS. I guess like many people, I subconsciously masked my real personality through years of conditioning...
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    Thanks for the welcome. I understand the "need to know", it's something that has been gnawing at me for a long time. Three and a half years ago I was admitted to the Priory and treated in the same way they treat potential suicides, addicts and alcoholics. No disrespect to my fellow patients...
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    T Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to making some new friends as this has always been a challenge. Life changes are definitely on the cards and the understanding that has come through the diagnosis will surely help.
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    Sensory overload more common as I've aged.

    I'm in my 50's now and have lost count of the number of half filled shopping trolleys or baskets that I have just walked away from in my hurry to get out of the store. My ex-wife and my current partner have both experienced it and they both put it down to my bad tempered personality. They just...
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    Masks for different reasons

    I empathise with you completely and like the way you describe the mask. For me it's always been a subconscious effort, but emotionally draining to both create and wear. I find it difficult to read people and as such have always worn multiple masks. I'm not sure I'm ready to let the emotions out...
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    Just getting my head around the idea that it’s not just me

    Hello everyone. I’ve always felt I was different and have found it difficult to fit in with normal life. I’m 54 years old and at the request of my partner did the self assessment, scoring 43. It’s a real eye opener as up until this point, I thought I was right and everyone else must be wrong. I...
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