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ChloeAnn
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06 May 2015, 1:57 pm

Hello, this is my first post here, so please bear with me if I seem a little noobish! So i’ve just been told by my mum that she has talked with my doctor and booked an appointment for me for tomorrow because she’s worried me (mental health wise). I’m super freaking out because a) I hate surprises and things being sprung on me last minute and b) because I have no idea what to talk to the doctor about.

I’ve been doing some reading about it over the last year or so and I think I may be on the autism spectrum, aspergers specifically. My Dad also told me last year that my family believes I may be an aspie, so is this something I should bring up with my doctor tomorrow? Thank you all for your help!



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06 May 2015, 3:02 pm

Well... I can understand being upset that someone is inflicting a doctor's appointment on you that you didnt ask for.
But besides that- you, your mom, your family, all seem to be kinda on the same page (that you could benifit from help).

So...there is no reason to freak out, or be worried.

If you want to find answers to issues in your life just go to the doctor, and let him interview you and be open minded as to wherever it may lead. As long as your not fighting being diagnosed or something, there is nothing to freak out about. There are no right or wrong things to talk about. The things most on your mind, and that you have the most emotions about, are probably the very things to talk about. But the doctor knows what to ask you about. Just let him conduct the interview. You really dont have to do anything but be a passive passenger.



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06 May 2015, 6:34 pm

The answers doctors get depend a lot of the questions they ask; and if they don't ask the right questions, they don't often get the right answers. So passivity is not always the best strategy. I suggest having a good look at some good websites - Tony Attwood is a good source - and if you think the Aspergers information relates to you, then try to define from all that information the 3 things that cause you the most problems or which are most prominent in your personal self. Just the 3 top ones, so that you can discuss your concerns relating to them.

Sadly, some doctors are not interested in patient dialogue at all; this is a great sign to get out of there and find one who is. Hope that it goes well for you but remember, one opinion is just one opinion, and it depends on the knowledge base or lack of it that any single practitioner has.