`Hello.
To keep this brief: Last night I self-diagnosed myself as having Asperger Syndrome. This was in a moment of clarity, with the aid of some definitions on Pub Med. I resumed researching today, to further confirm my suspicions. I'm 22 years old, and have never had any glaring indications (read: told to face) of this before in my life. I've checked many symptoms off the list in the past few hours, reliving experiences from my past.
I would like to have the diagnosis confirmed by a professional. Alas, I have no health insurance. I am asking the members of this community for their experience with:
-Professional Diagnosis; are there any negatives to seeking help? Benefits? I have student loans, a poor academic record before I flunked out of University. Is there any way I could get a mulligan? (I don't mean to sound presumptuous, but it would make me unbelievably happy to get another chance.)
-Dealing with the disorder; i.e. optimizing your life so that you function the best. Also, dealing socially. This is something I've had the most trouble with in my life.
-Any other tips, moral support, et cetera.
This is something that, if true, would remove a tremendous burden that has been on me my whole life. A burden that I have only recently been able to decipher. With a proper diagnosis, I feel as though I would probably devote much of my time to research, advocacy, and the betterment of the lives of others. I feel as though my life's purpose has just been revealed. It feels great.
03 Dec 2011, 4:49 pm
