I got my diagnosis.

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I took the big test with a psychologist 3 weeks ago. Went back tonight and he gave me a review of the assessment with his conclusions:

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, with good insight
3. Persistent Depressive Disorder (dysthymia), severe

I feel relieved. Satisfied, and maybe somewhat vindicated. I always knew that I was different from most of the people around me, but I didn't know how, and I never met anyone who could help me find out.

Now I have. I'm comfortable with this psychologist; he's very accommodating, always seeking my input. He's not like the one I had before--she was all pushy encouragement and plastic optimism. When I brought the idea up with her she dismissed it out of hand: "I don't think you're autistic, [Evil Chuck]." As if there were something really wrong with being that way and I wasn't unconsciously stimming right in front of her.

But now here I am, with a diagnosis and some introductory information about vocational rehab, one more thing I definitely need. I go back to the same doctor next week to begin my therapy. I can finally see a way forward here.

Congratulations on your diagnosis, and especially on having a plan after the diagnosis.

congrats! i'm sure this will be very helpful for whatever you choose as your next step in life. good luck

That is great Evil Chuck.

It always feels good to get confirmed when you have something like Asperger's. For me it was an explanation of my younger years and how I was different to other kids.

Hopefully you don't have to take medication for your GAD. I have it extremely bad where I have to.

Yay! Congrats Evil Chuck

Congrats on your diagnosis!