Hello from Solihull, England.

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Hello. I have been reading the forums for a little while, but until this morning hadn't posted.

I am currently going through the diagnostic process, or at least trying to. My problem is that many people, including my wife, a Doctor, and a psychiatrist have told me that in their opinion I have a mild autistic spectrum disorder, probably mild Aspergers, but I can only deal with facts and opinions aren't facts.

The psychiatrist have re-referred me to my GP, who 5 years told me that it is impossible that I could have an ASD without it being picked up in childhood, and who misdiagnosed me as having OCPD. After 5 years of trying to deal with a mental illness I am now told I don't have, I am left with little trust in Doctors.

I don't know if my current feelings are common, but I am ok with the idea I may have Aspergers -I have always known I was different- but I need a diagnosis from someone with the necessary qualifications and experience to offer that diagnosis. Until then, even with the weight of evidence and opinion I can't accept it,and I am left not knowing who or what I am.

Although this post may sound despondent in tone I am actually ok; I have a supportive wife and a good life, but I have never been able to deal with unanswered questions, and now I am an unanswered question and I can't stop thinking about it.

Hm, I think I understand. I have read elsewhere on this forum of the importance of finding a diagnostic specialist that you are comfortable with and can trust. This is not easy due to there being not many specialist who work on diagnosing adults. Are you functionally in need of diagnosis (i.e. for disability allowance purposes) if not, you may consider forgoing the official diagnosis altogether, if you find that your personal understanding of your own condition has become such that it enables you to leave a less strife-full life as a consequence.

Welcome to WP, EvilSoupdragon.

Thanks Leafplant. I need a diagnosis both for work and I suppose for myself. I have a technical job that suits me very well but recently they have changed the way we are evaluated. Now a large portion of the evaluation is given over to demonstrating 'behaviours' that the company deems to be positive. The problem I have is that I don't fully understand emotions and actively work on not feeling any and that the behavioural criteria is written in ambiguous language. Having a diagnosis would help work make accommodations for me.

In life I am quite content, but I find I can't self-diagnose and feel I need the diagnosis to accept what I am and move on with life.

Hello EvilSoupDragon, I hope you manage to get the answers you need.

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Hello from just down the road.

Greetings, and welcome!

do they still have the ice rink in solihull

It sucks not knowing who or what you are...I know the feeling, believe me. In any case, we're glad to have you here at Wrong Planet. Welcome!