How to obtain diagnosis as an adult.

[biggertomz]

I have dealt with the anti-social symptoms of Asperger's syndrome for my entire life. I am semi-functional. I seem to be unemployable, non-married, few friends; yet, I function. The problem I have is that I do not THRIVE. I have gone through an online test which sores me as ASP. I wonder if I might obtain a diagnosis if I might be able to find assistance to help me better myself and the way I deal with social anxieties which have created problems in my life.

[Hidden]

Definitely if you had a formal diagnosis it would allow you to access any support you need. Go see your Dr, tell them how you feel and ask to be referred for an assessment. Asperger Syndrome and Social Anxiety sit very closely together and It's sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two. Although you can have both co-existing. A huge amount of people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder suffer anxiety and depression as a result of the way they are. Im not on the Spectrum myself, but both my teenage sons are and once they were diagnosed it opened up all sorts of help that they wouldn't have been able to access without it. Hope that helpsand good luck 😊x

[myhealthneeds in reply to Hidden]

I agree with the first answer. Don't be put off if the first request doesn't get far. Continue until you get what you require.

Miriam

[emmasue]

My husband most likely has Aspergers. Our marriage nearly fell apart last year because of it. Our marriage councillor told my husband to go to his GP and request a full psychological assessment. He did so and his GP said, "We don't do that here". The only way we could do it would be to pay privately and we cannot really afford it. I would like my husband to do this, but he doesn't see the point as he has a job and functions. But he is constantly depressed, constantly brought down by the chaos of life. He struggles to deal with his ASD children and he struggles to make and keep friends (basically me and that is it). He doesn't even have a particularly close relationship with his family. I think an assessment and diagnosis would help, but at the moment I can't get him to agree.

The best thing to do is to contact a support organisation like National Autistic Society in the UK and they ca tell you how to get assessed. Try your GP because every area is different. If your doctor doesn't help, then try to go private. There may be support out there if you are on benefits. Good luck and I hope you get answers.