I'm 23 and my councillor just told me she thinks I may have mild aspergers.

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Reply 20

JPO92

Original post by lascelles101

oh ok, are you of chinise heritige,

No. I'm Spanish and English. Spanglish!

Reply 21

lascelles101

Original post by JPO92

No. I'm Spanish and English. Spanglish!

nice im jamaican and irish. are u m/f?

Reply 22

JPO92

Original post by Airmed

I think for Aspergers it's more of a how to manage it approach. I guess I am lucky but I still struggle horribly.

Agreed. I think managing is very important.

It will be a struggle whilst people don't understand and accomodate. It won't always be like that though. You will and are making amazing progress all the time. I have no doubt about that.

Reply 23

JPO92

Original post by lascelles101

nice im jamaican and irish. are u m/f?

Male. Why do you ask? haha

Reply 24

lascelles101

oh i was just wondering, your subject choice is a steryotypicaly male dominated field

Original post by JPO92

Male. Why do you ask? haha

Reply 25

JPO92

Original post by lascelles101

oh i was just wondering, your subject choice is a steryotypicaly male dominated field

I did not know that!

Reply 26

lascelles101

yes history is male dominated naturally and philosphy is also due to its historical nature

Original post by JPO92

I did not know that!

Reply 27

JPO92

Original post by lascelles101

yes history is male dominated naturally and philosphy is also due to its historical nature

There you go then. I am a living, walking stereotype! haha

Reply 28

lascelles101

Original post by JPO92

There you go then. I am a living, walking stereotype! haha

LOOOL, do not worry, so am i . i want to go into the army and be a solicitor

Reply 29

lascelles101

Original post by JPO92

There you go then. I am a living, walking stereotype! haha

where r u going to go uni??

Reply 30

claireestelle

Original post by JPO92

I am not looking for an official diagnosis. I do not want medication.

Not all things have medical treatment, my dyspraxia has nothing apart from seeing an occupational therapist (and there's not much help for dyslexia either) but from an educational stand point you could access support like extra time and a mentor with an official aspergers diagnosis which could be very beneficial.

Reply 31

Tiger Rag

Original post by JPO92

I am not looking for an official diagnosis. I do not want medication.

there's no medication for Aspergers

Reply 32

JPO92

Original post by lascelles101

where r u going to go uni??

York

Reply 33

JPO92

Original post by Tiger Rag

there's no medication for Aspergers

Here's some I found in 10 seconds:

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For hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity: Psychostimulants (methyphenidate, dextroamphetamine, metamphetamine), clonidine, Tricyclic Antidepressants (desipramine, nortriptyline), Strattera (atomoxetine)

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For irritability and aggression: Mood Stabilizers (valproate, carbamazepine, lithium), Beta Blockers (nadolol, propranolol), clonidine, naltrexone, Neuroleptics (risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, haloperidol)

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For preoccupations, rituals and compulsions: SSRIs (fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, paroxetine), Tricyclic Antidepressants (clomipramine)

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For anxiety: SSRIs (sertraline, fluoxetine), Tricyclic Antidepressants (imipramine, clomipramine, nortriptyline)

Reply 34

JPO92

Original post by claireestelle

I know, and believe me, I could utilise extra time in an exam very effectively, but I feel stupid pushing the issue and scared of what the professionals may try to force on me.

Reply 35

lascelles101

Original post by Tiger Rag

there's no medication for Aspergers

wrong there is however its a amalgamation

Reply 36

lascelles101

Original post by JPO92

York

oh nice, r u going to do a post grad aswell??

Reply 37

Tiger Rag

Original post by lascelles101

wrong there is however its a amalgamation

It's not wrong. Unless both my GP and psych are both wrong?

Reply 38

JPO92

Original post by lascelles101

oh nice, r u going to do a post grad aswell??

Maybe, if I'm any good. I don't even know that I will be.

Got to try University out before I make any decisions that far ahead. Would possibly like to be a teacher though. I'm not sure at this stage.

Reply 39

lascelles101

Original post by JPO92

Maybe, if I'm any good. I don't even know that I will be.
Got to try University out before I make any decisions that far ahead. Would possibly like to be a teacher though. I'm not sure at this stage.