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    In medico-legal terms, AS is counted as a disability because it is an impairment in social, occupational and other areas of functioning. AS is a form of high-functioning autism.

     

    However if you look through the forum, there are many people who are really "disabled" by AS whilst there are others who function relatively normal

     

    Depends which side of the fence you sit on...there are arguments for and against

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    I made that mistake once. I went out with an (NT) girl who had a few problems "whom I thought I could change". I couldn't have been further from the truth and learnt the hard way

     

    My (NT) wife wouldn't want me to change and she wouldn't change me for the world. She loves me for what (and who) I am

     

    But then perhaps I'm just lucky.

     

    You cannot make sweeping generalisations as everyone is different

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    Darkshine

     

    Firstly well done for having the courage to post. Now hopefully, you have managed to release all that built-up tension and see the doctor with a clear and level head. And you shouldn't be going on your own - so I hope that somebody will be going with you. I should also say that I hope you've managed to eat something but maybe this is the wrong thing to say under the circumstances - so apologies.

     

    Lets see if the doctor can help you rather than just fob you off with meds just to get you out the office. Clearly you need counselling and direction which the GP cannot offer.

     

    If you are able later on, please let me(us) know how you fared. Guess a good sleep is in order too.

     

    Best wishes

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    Don't tar everyone with the same brush, it is not the NHS's fault - it is the government's fault who want rid of it.

     

    I could be really negative about my problems but choose not to as it would get me nowhere. You have to go your own way in this world, listen and observe others.

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    Anyway chatting with her, after she learned I had been married, she said speculation is there are only two types of people who will marry an aspie, that is another aspie or someone who believes they can change the affected.

    Yes, this is claptrap. Marriage can work when one or both partners is AS. One or both partners know each other's misgivings. There are even a few books on the subject. I personally have many traits of AS and happily married with an NT partner. She makes up for my difficulties

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    Hello Sa Skimrande

     

    I had the same thoughts as you and was so pleased when I found this forum. There are a lot of interesting, knowledgable people on here all at different positions on the spectrum

     

    Read through the topics that interest you and as one famous member on this forum puts it, "AS should not be seen as a curse but rather as a gift" (you know who you are...:lol: :lol:)

     

    I myself have not sought a diagnosis for reasons I shall not disclose due to irrelevance to this thread but AS is a relatively "new" diagnosis and sadly, there are many professionals that put it down to "hysteria" or whatever: i.e. AS is just not taken seriously. This may be because for some, people can live relatively normal lives and hold down jobs etc, but for others, normal living is just a complete nightmare and proper help is just not forthcoming.

     

    But then it is the same all round in the healthcare and caring professions.

     

    Hope you can find solice from this forum :)

    I love this forum and have got to know a few people on here through regular posting etc

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    What about the sight of food on TV - for example cookery programs. I know its not the same thing as touching/smelling/tasting the same thing, but does the sight of raw/preparation of food on TV do anything for you? What about watching other people eat - what does this do for you?

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    Well I've just had a quick look and at some point in the last 30 years, the standard notation has changed to algebraic - which is double dutch to me! So for example what used to be "P-K4" (i.e. move Kings pawn 2 spaces) is now "e4" (i.e. the pawn letter is not noted anymore

     

    Have fun...!! :lol:

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    I think I will try to get them to see me as a rather large 15 year old with a temper infinatly worse.

    I can't believe that in this day and age the practice has not had experience of someone with ASD or specifically Aspergers.

     

    I think the practice probably ignore it - i.e. are not interested in people on the spectrum

     

    If they withhold treatment within in the area due to age then I think I may have a case for age discrimination.

    I am physically the same as a 15 year old (as far as I know you don't cease to be a human being when you reach 18)

     

    They cannot discriminate you on age - it's illegal

     

    All I want is a Dr with experience of ASD and what can be perscribed to help aspects of the condition.

     

    Does your GP see you as somebody on the spectrum or rather somebody with anger issues?

     

     

    So the NHS is letting a ticking time bomb wander around in limbo

     

    This is nothing new. Think about all the schizophrenics/psychopaths/murderers/paedofiles that were let loose in society when the NHS closed down all the asylums

     

    Nobody gives a damn anymore...

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    Sometimes too many meds at once is counterproductive. Whilst one med might give you what you need, another med taken at the same time produces side effects far worse than what the first med is trying to achieve. And it may be that the side effects of many of these meds are the root problem to your mood swings.

     

    I don't know where you are SmileyK but can't your GP refer you for say, a week in a psychiatric unit where you can have extensive therapy and supervision?

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    Queen to knight 4 I think is "QK4"

    Bishop takes knight "B X K"

    Castle king's side "0-0" Queen's side "0-0-0"

    Pawn to King 4 "PK4"

     

    from memory...

     

    Now look what you started Darkshine :lol: I'm going to have to find an old chess book from the attic (that's if I haven't thrown it away)

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    I don't know what an OT does :)

     

    An occupational therapist helps people with Sensory Integration Disorder to "retrain" their brains to process information with a sensory integration (SI) approach. This typically takes place in a sensory-rich environment sometimes called an "OT gym." During OT sessions, the therapist guides the person through activities that are subtly structured so the person is constantly challenged but always successful. The goal of Occupational Therapy is to foster appropriate responses to sensation in an active, meaningful, and fun way so the person is able to behave in a more functional manner. Over time, the appropriate responses generalize to the environment beyond the clinic including home, and the larger community.

     

    Google Occupational Therapy for sensory integration disorders

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    Hi Sidious

     

    I think the short answer to your question is "no chance".

     

    Sorry to be blunt but GP's usually don't have time for these sort of conditions and as with many other medical problems, usually palm you off with "hysteria" or some useless drugs. Not to mention that the UK Government want to get rid of the NHS and their pensions so understandably, GPs are totally demoralised with the whole thing.

     

    But of course there are the rare exceptions...

     

    Do you have a good relationship with your GP? Does he/she actually listen to your problems/concerns?

     

    If not, then I think the only answer is self-help although this won't give you the meds you might need. Otherwise it means going private and this aint cheap!

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    I'm not very good at expressing my feelings...I tend to keep things to myself. I have always been anxious (and still am) and often fear the worst - even if nothing is going to happen. A certain scenerio may come up in my life and I will look for the negative aspects rather than the positives. My wife is a very postive person which probably gives me an excuse to think of the negatives more as I know she will agree and then come up with a list of positives to counter my argument. I have never really been an angry person and have never destructed anything in anger

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