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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Help with Aspergers Diagnosis

Notrub
Posted: 11 Jul 2015, 4:12 am 

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Again, thanks for all the replies. Regarding diagnosis - even as a NT, I think I understand the issues here. Having suffered from depression/anxiety myself in the past I know that self-diagnosis can drive one crazy, and lead down many false pathways. At the same time I also realise that you don't ne...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Help with Aspergers Diagnosis

Notrub
Posted: 09 Jul 2015, 7:22 am 

Replies: 40
Views: 2,597
Many thanks for all the feedback. We live in the UK, so no problem with insurance. I've no idea how good the NHS is with things like this though. Her initial reaction was one of anger, but she still took the test - it was positive. I think she's got very mixed feelings about that currently. I hope s...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Help with Aspergers Diagnosis

Notrub
Posted: 08 Jul 2015, 7:57 am 

Replies: 40
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Actually, the most important question - how safe am I in suggesting to her she go and try and get formally diagnosed?

Has anyone here has a friend/family member suggest to them in adult life they go for a diagnosis? How did it make you feel? Defensive?? Angry?

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Help with Aspergers Diagnosis

Notrub
Posted: 08 Jul 2015, 6:56 am 

Replies: 40
Views: 2,597
I have a female friend in her 30's who I believe may have Aspergers. She has never been diagnosed, instead she's been diagnosed with depression/anxiety and has sought treatment for that. I'm familiar with both depression and anxiety having suffered myself and have tried to help her, but there are th...
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