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Hello, I'm Jen, and I'm from planet Asperger's.

I'm 35, and in the process of getting diagnosed. My long time GP who has helped me through depression, anxiety and meds looked thunderstruck when I went to her to ask for a referral to someone who could give me a diagnosis. She actually clapped her hand over her mouth and said she completely agreed with me, she was sorry she didn't see it before, and that she has experience with Asperger's and after a long talk, she pretty much confirmed what I've been thinking, that it's very likely.

She said she couldn't figure out why I never laughed or smiled, even on visits when I said I was feeling well (to get prescription refills). I was puzzled and said that I thought I was smiling.

I guess I'm not smiling when I think I'm smiling. I've been checking this out lately by looking at my face when I feel happy and I don't /look/ happy.

I work in a medical diagnostics lab, which I like far, far more than the other people-intensive jobs I've had.

Anyhow, that's me so far. Thanks for reading.

Welcome to Wrong Planet. Medical diagnostics lab, huh? Hmm. I'll bet that's less stressful than being a nurse. I wonder if I can do it.

Thanks, Robin! Yeah, I used to work with patients a lot more and some people can do it, but I was worn out at the end of every shift. I loved working in the trauma rooms, though.

Hi Jen--
I think it's hard for adult females to be seen as having possible Aspergers by professionals. We don't come across as obviously (or even when we do, they chalk it up to something else-- my doctor told me I was Borderline). I'm so glad your doctor is giving you the referral and not poopooing your request.
When my adult daughters were diagnosed at age 21, I thought and studied about it and saw that I am not Borderline, but rather I also am an Aspie (undiagnosed, but nearly certain).
By the way, your job sounds great. I have often thought that if I were ever to go back and study a new field, it would be medical laboratory work.
Good luck with your diagnostic process,
Amelia

Welcome to Planet Asperger's, Jen!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

You might not be smiling because you are tired/fatigued, but you dont't feel it because we have good strain tolerance.

Smiling is overrated...Welcome to WP!

Thanks, SaveTigers! I just got the name of my doctor for my next appointment. Already nervous. I know I'm not faking, but I'm worried he'll think I'm faking, or that I'm too good at acting normal ... I don't know. I'm going to try to not over-think it, but I know I will.

Sweet welcomes to WPea.



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Welcome to WP, fellow Canadian.