suzy27 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Everyone, I have been reading this forum for a while now and decided that i wanted to join it now. I havent been formally diagnosed with AS but i feel i have all the traits and i am waiting to see a specialist about getting a diagnosis. Since i was a kid i have always known there was something different about me - I never really managed to get on with people my own age and had a lot of problems at school with being bullied. I left school at 16 because i couldnt cope with it any longer and had my first bout of depression but i always felt it was more than just that. Im 27 now and at the moment i just cant seem to find myself a job that i can do. I dont feel comfortable meeting new people or chatting. Anyway im going to stop rambling. Suzanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Suzanne <'> Welcome! I hope you get your dx and that you can start live your life in the happy way you deserve, good luck! I think you will find a lot of support and friendship here, it is a great place!! There is always somebody to have a natter, a moan, a laugh with and lots of practical advice too! I look forward to reading your posts. Lisa xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix Report post Posted October 1, 2007 welcome <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortcake Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hello i havent been a member that long but have found everyone to be lovely and so helpful hope you get as much out of it as I have! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Suzanne , Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us. Hope you get some answers soon. Anything we can help you with, just ask. Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Suzanne, big welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Suzanne, glad you found us. Hope you find this forum helpful. You're very welcome. <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulathomson Report post Posted October 1, 2007 hi, like everyone said you will meet some lovely people on here and its great for advice. i too have always known that i am different and unable to fit in sometimes. over the years though i have become adept at being 'normal' and its my anxiety that lets the world know that im not as normal as the rest. my son has been dx'd with aspergers and now i am seeking my own help. i am mainly getting referred to psych for anxiety but i will ask for an assessment of adult AS. without this site and my son's fab consultant, i would never know why i am like am i and would probably spend the rest of my life in turmoil. now i finally feel as if i fit somewhere. hope you get sorted soon. best wishes. paula Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzy27 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone who has replied to my message. I just phoned the place in Glasgow that diagnosis AS to ask them if they had recieved my refferal from the doctor and to ask them if they are going to see me and they said they are - They have a procedure that they look at new cases coming in and discuss them every tuesday so i was a bit worried that they might think i was wasting there time and also if the doctor had enough information about my past because i have just recently joined that practice. Im happy to have come this far, its a relief to be taking a step closer to finding out. I was just wondering if there were any other people on here that are from glasgow that have been diagnosed?????????????????????? Suz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Hi Suzy, I am a 26-yr-old with Asperger's. I got the diagnosis earlier this year. I'm not in Glasgow, and I ended up having to go private to get the diagnosis, so I don't really know what you should expect. You're definitely not wasting anyone's time. I hope you get an appointment soon! Im happy to have come this far, its a relief to be taking a step closer to finding out. Oh yes, I felt exactly the same way! T. Edited October 1, 2007 by Tally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulathomson Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Suzy, I am a 26-yr-old with Asperger's. I got the diagnosis earlier this year. I'm not in Glasgow, and I ended up having to go private to get the diagnosis, so I don't really know what you should expect. You're definitely not wasting anyone's time. I hope you get an appointment soon! T. hi, im sorry to be rude but how did you go about getting a private assessment and how much did it cost? im thinking of this as an alternative route for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzy27 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Tally, I could not afford to go private but i managed to find that place in glasgow on the internet and they were so helpful. They said hopefully mid November or December i should get an appointment which is fine with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Welcome to the forum Suzanne <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Suzanne, Welcome to this wonderful forum, hope you get a dx soon, I am sure you''ll find this forum to be informative and supportive. Looking forward to getting you know you better. Clare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted October 2, 2007 <'> <'> <'> <'> Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us. Hope you get some answers soon. You will never feel alone anymore. Many friends here to help you on your journey. <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted October 2, 2007 <'> <'> Welcome to the forum Suzanne.Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farfalla Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Hi Suzanne, welcome. I haven't been here long in registration terms anyway, and I have had nothing but encouaging words. Good luck with the Dx far x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow queen Report post Posted October 2, 2007 hello <'> >< <'> rq xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elun1 Report post Posted October 2, 2007 <'> Hello Elun xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pingu Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Hi Everyone, I have been reading this forum for a while now and decided that i wanted to join it now. I havent been formally diagnosed with AS but i feel i have all the traits and i am waiting to see a specialist about getting a diagnosis. Since i was a kid i have always known there was something different about me - I never really managed to get on with people my own age and had a lot of problems at school with being bullied. I left school at 16 because i couldnt cope with it any longer and had my first bout of depression but i always felt it was more than just that. Im 27 now and at the moment i just cant seem to find myself a job that i can do. I dont feel comfortable meeting new people or chatting. Anyway im going to stop rambling. Suzanne Welcome suzanne. I hope you get the answers you are seeking. This is a great place. If im truthful im no good when it comes to meeting real people too. but here its great, theres no pressure. post when you need to, and you will always get a staight honest no nonsense answer. take care of yourself. welcome again shaz <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted October 3, 2007 Hi Suzanne, There are quite a few of us adult Aspies on the forum who've been through what you're going through and have been through so if you ever get stuck, have any questions or just want to share tales of woe then this is the place to do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
