Panicking because no one listens

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I'm currently seeking diagnosis with all the resources I have access to in my situation. I try to explain to people why I actually believe I have Aspergers. It took me a long time to come to this, all they hiding and denying. Now I'm here and trying to learn the truth about myself.

But I have this nagging thought that maybe I'm wrong and a strong maybe that no one will believe me. I fear that my life will continue to be this way. I want the struggling to stop.

I've taken a couple of online tests and all results seemed more on the positive side. Even bringing this up with the psychologist I'm currently seeing is pointless because even she smirked when she told me Aspergers wasn't even a possibility and that I was simply depressed.

I'm angry and I don't know how to stop obsessing over this.

I feel like maybe I should stop here and not worry about it and just keep trying to live however the heck I am. My sister-in-law said that I need to just put more effort into everything. I feel like I'm trying but then maybe I'm not trying hard enough to get over it.

If this is the case, how can I put more effort in? I'm going to apply to some retail positions even though I'm scared to death of what will likely come of that.

I'm sorry if this is a rant or in the wrong section. I want to ask could I be wrong? Am I making something out of nothing? How do I stop freaking out about this? And is my sister in law right? Is there anyone who was diagnosed around 25-30 who experienced difficulties in life before diagnosis?

I suggest you search youtube for videos of adults and autism/Aspergers. There are many more today than just a few years ago. Read through the forums to see if what people post are things that click with you.

About your sister-in-law, the fact is that if she is neurotypical, that's exactly what they will say. Most have no clue and think we're not trying hard enough to be like them. So ignore it.

If your therapist has dismissed so much, I would try and find a therapist who has more experience with autism. If she just sees mostly people who are depressed and not autistics, she won't know a darn thing.

I'm wondering if you should seek a clerical-office job instead of a retail job.

I wouldn't be able to make it in retail, either.