Wrong diagnosis for Aspergers

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Simon baron cohen's clinic is probably the best you will get in terms Of specialization in the field of ASD so a second opinion will most likely be inferior. Maybe ask for a second opinion within the same clinic if you need to since the clinician was in training I think. Maybe ask for some support there in coming to terms with the diagnosis once you accept that it's true. Not for me though I process emotional issues by myself. Not sure if your able to talk about feelings very well. I know that it's easier for me in written form that's why I provided most of assessment Info that way. It will take a bit of getting used to. I was overall pretty happy to finally have an explanation for why I was different but not everyone sees it that way. Sometimes I get upset over it but I do what I can to change the things that bother me and others most. I make a point of celebrating the good stuff too. Ultimately it has pros and cons but I like it more than I hate it. I am also good at hiding it when I need to. So that helps.

Yes, it's one of the best for sure.
I couldn't see her name on any of the lists of psychiatrist assessors there, and that annoyed me so much. She also made a scene about the fact my mum wasn't with me, yet I was informed she didn't have to as she gave a questionnaire in about my childhood. it began with this woman being grumpy towards me.

Amen to that! I've personally struggled with thinking that I could "wish away" or even "think my way out of" my different-ness--which I've come to know as Aspergers Syndrome. The fact is that I cannot. And, for me, it's self-defeating... even harmful... for me to continue deluding myself.

I have Aspergers. Always have and always will. Now I no longer have an excuse for not dealing with it; my innocence is lost. Which is a good thing, I believe (and fervently hope).

The way I see it, you can't very well work on a 'problem' (or, if you like, a puzzle) if you don't understand its true nature.

Finally, there's no rush to 'figure it all out.' I get myself in trouble trying to do that sometimes. I'm very impatient and want to understand NOW.

Regards to all.

Amen to that too!


I shall just have to accept it and work on myself, so I can actually make conversation and talk to a group easily.When I give golf lessons, the first 5 mins are tough but then I relax and people actually enjoy it.
Otherwise i avoid social contact as much as I can.

I am a late diagnosis Aspie (55) who is angry that it took so long to get to this point. It's been a circuitous journey for me, one that includes major confusion plus hours and hours of research to help me understand why the diagnoses I was getting didn't seem to fit (everything from Panic Disorder to major depression to Personality Disorder, etc.).

To me the key is informing yourself to see what fits. I researched the above conditions and realized they didn't feel right for me, so I kept searching and finally ended up seeking an Autism Spectrum specialist to find out one way or another.

I offer some links to readings that helped me identify what I was going through. If you don't feel you fit the traits and characteristics after reading through some of the personal testimony and research, then either maybe ignore these people and move on or seek a different opinion.

101 Uses for Body Lotion: Life, Newly Realized, on the Spectrum by Kate Goldfield (from Accepting Your Autism)
http://www.freewebs.com/aspiefrommaine/ ... withas.htm

Adults with Asperger's Syndrome
http://www.autism-help.org/aspergers-sy ... adults.htm

Asperger’s Syndrome: Myths vs. Facts
http://www.healthcentral.com/autism/c/1 ... -syndrome/

There are more, but these are the ones that helped me recognize myself. (By the way, I've found lots of great stuff on UK websites as well.)

I am really glad to finally put a name to all the things I experience, but this may not be the case for everyone. I think some people don't like labels or maybe they're just not interested. That's fine, too. I can't manage the daily infusion of crap without knowing why each day is such a struggle. Since being diagnosed, I'm less anxious, which is reward in itself.

Thanx for that.
I am 44 and was diagnosed this year. The same feelings of anger have hit a note with me too, as I was spanked on bum as a 5 years old schoolboy, in front of class! I was always ut of control at primary school(mum was called into school every day), at college i nearly got kicked out for showing off, etc.. my lecturer made all the students sit in a circle around him and me and they told him why they couldnt get on with me !
I never did fit in anywhere..only the Royal marines wanted me.

Life has been s**t tough and I keep messing up, but starting again..I seem to enjoy struggling knowing things will improve, but I can't keep it up. does this make any sense?

Were you also give anti-depression tablets for depression???

I definitely relate. People are stunned when/if I share with them that I have social anxiety. They think I'm very 'good' as socializing, public speaking, etc. I feel as though my heart is going to explode the whole time, though. I typically avoid social interaction like the plague.

Currently, however, I've been poking my head out of my shell a bit. It's terrifying, but constructive.

Have you always felt this way? I have had periods where I am totally carefree, this is why I questioned my diagnosis. But really I prefer to be alone but observing.

Actually...I think the OP is trolling.

Leave my thread. Your sort is not wanted here.

By posting on a forum, you are inviting others to comment on your situation. I don't think nrau said anything out of turn. Perhaps your situation is stressing you, davidgolfpro, and making you a little defensive?
I understand why you want a firm diagnosis but at the end of the day, you will still be you, and a label won't make that less or more so. Perhaps that's what nrau was meaning.

Pardon?

This Nrau person has caused problems with every post he made. Shame you are not seeing that, and you seem to be totally unsympathetic.

Do you have an official diagnosis of a ASD? Well I have, and clearly you have not even read these thread correctly, instead you are on the attack...stressing me,defensice etc...

Forums like these are there for those seeking help. advice and answers.... If you don't have anything useful to add then why write????

I'm confused. Why did you go and get a diagnosis of Autism if you don't think you have it?

No need to be confused.

I knew something was amiss with myself, and did an online test that came up positive. I then spoke to my GP and she referred me for a assessment. Then I was diagnosed.
I wanted to know if I have it or not, but since then I have had doubts about the assessor, but I guess I will have do deal with it and work on it.

Have you got AS? If so then I guess you would be more sympathetic, the tone of your question is a bit nasty to be quite honest. Especially as my thread is asking for constructive advice.

How rude. It was a genuine question.

Didn't sound it. it comes over a bit patronising.

Do you have an ASD??