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Henbane
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05 Apr 2011, 1:06 pm

Hi. I'm new here. I'm not really sure if I should be here or not, but I wanted to see if I could get any advice. Sorry if this turns out a bit wordy.

I don't have an Asperger's diagnosis, but I think I have it. I've always struggled with fitting in, but never considered this diagnosis until recently. I have had several psychiatrists over the last few years, and seem to aquire a new diagnosis with each one. Past labels have included Bipolar Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Social Phobia, Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and my newest one Borderline Personality Disorder. But although I recognise some aspects of myself in most of these labels, none of them completely fit me. Sometimes I think psychiatrists just have favourite labels.

Anyway I started reading more about Asperger's when someone suggested it to me. And it really seems to fit me. I did two online tests, one of which I scored 167/200 for Aspie characteristics and only 36 out of 200 for NT ones. It says I am very likely an Aspie. The other one = AQ test - I scored 43 on, and that too said I might be Aspie. Can I trust this result?

I really need to get an accurate diagnosis, because my life is very confused and difficult. I'm completely socially isolated and haven't worked for years. But I don't think my current psychiatrist will change my diagnosis. She seems very fixed on it and won't listen to any disagreements.

Sorry if I have gone on a bit. Any advice would be appreciated. Thankyou.



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06 Apr 2011, 6:06 pm

Welcome to WP. Hope you like it here. :)

Whereabouts in England are you based, if I might ask? There's quite a lot of people from England on here.



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07 Apr 2011, 11:19 am

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07 Apr 2011, 11:46 am

Hi and WELCOME!

The tests, You'we taken are only to be considered guidelines!
If You want to know, You should see if You could find a proffesional thats specialised in AS/ASD!

Maybe theres something here that can help you?

When thats said, i scored nearly similar and is diagnosed Aspie...



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07 Apr 2011, 6:21 pm

Thankyou for your welcomes. I hope I manage to fit in here and not annoy anyone (too much).


Tequila wrote:

Whereabouts in England are you based, if I might ask? There's quite a lot of people from England on here.



I'm from Suffolk, although I've lived in lots of places. I went to secondary school in Lancashire.



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11 Apr 2011, 8:16 am

Welkome to WrongPlanet. :)

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