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Just been diagnosed ....18 years later :)

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Original post by G8D
How did you post in 1970?


Most likely a coding error, unless he traveled back in time.
Original post by Ebony19
Really? Well I diagnose you as a simpleton for this response.

It's obvious that he's happy because it's probably been a struggle for him socially and otherwise for many years Now he knows what the cause is he can maybe get some help for it. And just understanding what's causing it all must be a relief.


I suffer for unilateral tinnertus permanently. However it doesn't mean there is anything physically wrong with me. You because you think you should be diagnosed with something doesn't mean you actually have it. And even if when it turns out you have what you thought you had, why is that cause for celebration?
I would rather be a just stupid than have a learning disability. Both of my brothers have learning disabilities and life has been a struggle for them. I don't wish it on anyone and is not reason to be happy when you're told you have one.
Original post by OU Student
Because it explains a lot? Yes, I'd rather healthy too. But at least with a diagnosis, you have an explanation for a lot of things.


It just feels to me op wanted to have aspergers . I would rather them rule out learning difficulties and still not know what was wrong with me than diagnose me wiith that. Don't get me wrong, I am sympathetic towards op. Like I said to the other person that quoted me, both my brothers have learning disabilities and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
Original post by Guru Jason
I suffer for unilateral tinnertus permanently. However it doesn't mean there is anything physically wrong with me. You because you think you should be diagnosed with something doesn't mean you actually have it. And even if when it turns out you have what you thought you had, why is that cause for celebration?
I would rather be a just stupid than have a learning disability. Both of my brothers have learning disabilities and life has been a struggle for them. I don't wish it on anyone and is not reason to be happy when you're told you have one.


1) Tinnitus is more of a physical ailment than a learning disability is. Tinnitus doesn't affect the way you think, process information, or interact with people

2) Aspergers isn't exactly a learning disability either. It's great that you're relatively healthy, but just remember that different people have different experiences to you.
Original post by wanttobevet
As others have said, if you feel that there is something causing you huge confusion being diagnosed means you can understand yourself better and apply strategies to cope with or avoid stressful situations. I wish you well with learning how to live with Aspergers and for the future.


I have to answer all these individually because I'm on my phone. :P like I have said to the others, I have unilateral tinnitus in my ear permenatly. I have had it for a year and a half. It makes it hard to hear out of my left ear, which isn't good when half of my job is answering the telephone. The doctors don't know what's causing it but have ruled out anything dangerous. I wouldn't have hoped it would be just so I would have an answer. See what my point is here. I don't think I explained it well
Original post by Another
1) Tinnitus is more of a physical ailment than a learning disability is. Tinnitus doesn't affect the way you think, process information, or interact with people

2) Aspergers isn't exactly a learning disability either. It's great that you're relatively healthy, but just remember that different people have different experiences to you.


I agree with you point about my hearing. See my response to the person above.
Original post by Guru Jason
I suffer for unilateral tinnertus permanently. However it doesn't mean there is anything physically wrong with me. You because you think you should be diagnosed with something doesn't mean you actually have it. And even if when it turns out you have what you thought you had, why is that cause for celebration?
I would rather be a just stupid than have a learning disability. Both of my brothers have learning disabilities and life has been a struggle for them. I don't wish it on anyone and is not reason to be happy when you're told you have one.
Well yeah imagine if your brothers had a learning disability and no diagnosis and you were only stupid who would fair better? Still yourself. A lack of diagnosis doesn't mean the problem doesn't exist. Your brothers suffer because they have the learning disability not because they have a name for it and they would suffer with or without the diagnosis. Thankfully they have been diagnosed and as a result they probably have medical and other help at their disposal which they otherwise wouldn't have access to.

Obviously that doesn't mean there isn't stigma, but that still exists when someone behaves oddly/different whatever their problem is.
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The diagnosis and label opens up a lot of doors in terms of support. My brother was diagnosed severe non verbal autistic as a toddler and as he had that diagnosis could get specialist support - he's become a very chatty, sociable person with an Aspergers diagnosis and just graduated with a 2:1 last summer in a computing subject. It can be a very useful thing but a lot depends on the area you're from and what's available there.
Original post by Sephits
The diagnosis and label opens up a lot of doors in terms of support. My brother was diagnosed severe non verbal autistic as a toddler and as he had that diagnosis could get specialist support - he's become a very chatty, sociable person with an Aspergers diagnosis and just graduated with a 2:1 last summer in a computing subject. It can be a very useful thing but a lot depends on the area you're from and what's available there.


Sadly it doesn't. I've been left with no support and have had my diagnosis questioned by someone who works with disabled people. One person who claims I'm Autustic is my sister who has just graduated with a masters in psychology.
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Original post by OU Student
Sadly it doesn't. I've been left with no support and have had my diagnosis questioned by someone who works with disabled people. One person who claims I'm Autustic is my sister who has just graduated with a masters in psychology.


Hence the comment at the end that a lot depends on the area you're from and what's available there.
Original post by Anonymous
Please don't be happy with your diagnosis :frown:. January 2005, my life ended when i was diagnosed with Autism at age 9. Since then it has progressed to Depression and Anxiety. My brother also has autism and i often think if i was the one that pass him the disorder to him

Please don't tell anyone you have autism because this will ruin you more. I wish God would could cure this horrible disorder



I work in a school for people with low to high functioning autism and Aspergers and I've yet to come across one child with that damaging attitude. They are as happy as any other children. It's not the Aspergers that is making you feel that way. And you need to see past that.
Original post by l1lvink
I've had a feeling for a while now that I have some sort of social autism, but have never mentioned it to people (although I wouldn't be surprised if they have guessed). Do you think I should ask someone about it? If so, how should I do it?


best thing to do is go to your GP , if they are like mine were they will put you on a witing lit to be tested , if like me you needed the answer before uni , you can asked to be put on the urgent list :smile:
Original post by Gott
I was sure Asbergers wasn't used anymore as a diagnosis, anyway happy for you OP



thanks ! and nah it isnt , its just that when you say ASD , people dont know what you are going on about half the time ha ha :smile:
Original post by G8D
How did you post in 1970?


if its me....
im secretly doctor who :wink: :colone::biggrin::biggrin:
Original post by drbumblebee
SO last year I was finally diagnosed with ASD , which is Aspergers syndrome - I feel liberated , so happy , amazing :smile:
just wondered if there were anyone else out there who got diagnosed late as well and how are you finding it :smile: abster :smile:


Ignore the negative assclowns who are calling you unhealthy, good luck and good health.
Original post by Anonymous
Please don't be happy with your diagnosis :frown:. January 2005, my life ended when i was diagnosed with Autism at age 9. Since then it has progressed to Depression and Anxiety. My brother also has autism and i often think if i was the one that pass him the disorder to him

Please don't tell anyone you have autism because this will ruin you more. I wish God would could cure this horrible disorder


Im sorry you feel this way. In an effort to cheer you up though, many amazing people have autism , Einstein ,Mozart , Tim Burton , Warhol , Lewis Carol and loads more.
With your brother, no you didnt pass it on to him so dont stress over that. Theres a genetic link to ausism called fragile X :smile: There is nothing to be ashamed off, its literally just the wiring of the brain that is different , use your brain and do what you enjoy. Dont let a label ruin your life, Promise me that x
Original post by Guru Jason
I agree with you point about my hearing. See my response to the person above.


I can see where you are coming from , however physical and mental disabilities can be very differently seen. For you if they discovered that oh its just a damaged ear drum ( etc , may not be correct but just go with me here :biggrin: ) They can go , oh we can fix that and bam , you are healthy again.
For people like me with learning and social ( yes Aspergers is considered a social disability) it cant be medically fixed. It also depends on the scale, your brothers may have it worse that me , i have highly functioning aspergers so a diagnosis for me was nice because I had a reason as to WHY i was different . It also meant i can gain some insight. Like with your ear, you were probably worried what was going on but when you had the diagnosis, a part of you must have gone , right ok i have this , yes it is bad for QOL but what can i do about it.

i hope you see where im coming from :biggrin: :biggrin:
Original post by OU Student
Sadly it doesn't. I've been left with no support and have had my diagnosis questioned by someone who works with disabled people. One person who claims I'm Autustic is my sister who has just graduated with a masters in psychology.


its weird huh ? I think that is because these tests are very subjective :smile:
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How did you originally think you had Aspergers? I sort of feel like I may but Im afraid Ill look like an idiot if i tell my family and go for tests, then it turns out im not.

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How did you originally think you had Aspergers? I sort of feel like I may but Im afraid Ill look like an idiot if i tell my family and go for tests, then it turns out im not.

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I'm not the OP:
In my case, it was everyone else telling me. I had a pretty serious case of depression whilst at uni and do remember it being mentioned then, amongst other things. My parents had suspected it for years; but because of issues they had in regards to not being believed over some serious health issues of mine, they decided to leave it. They also had a hard time with my brother's diagnosis for years and were told just told it was them and there's nothing wrong.:rolleyes: Yet, somehow, they have a child who has turned out fine.

If like me, you do have other disabilities, they will rule that out as the cause of your symptoms too. In my case, (I don't think anyone knows why) I'm more like to have Autism due to one of the disabilities I have and then there's the genetics.

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