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How can I find out if I am Autistic

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lloyd_10961
lloyd_10961

I have brought up 3 son and l must mention my X wife it was a team effort.

Two were statements l suspect our frost borne is too.

Asperger syndrome how would l know if l have it. I am 58 and completely alone. My marriage been very rocky we are separated. The final straw she was seeing someone. That hurt then one of my Sons died.

I am trying to keep it together. Sometimes l have bad days.

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  • Roseann
    Roseann lloyd_10961

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    Hi Lloyd

    It sounds as if you have had a very hard time in your life and I can't imagine how you have coped with the loss of your son.  Many people have some autistic traits and I think you are doing the right thing in asking whether you might have this condition too.  In your position I would go to my doctor and ask for an assessment.  If he or she tries to fob you off (which often happens when people ask this question as an adult) then tell him how hard life is for you and how a diagnosis (if you do have autism) might help you to cope better.  There are help lines for people with autism and I am sure you can ring them even if you don't have a definite diagnosis.  Take care and hope you can continue to be positive about life with or without autism.

    • lloyd_10961
      lloyd_10961 Roseann

      Posted

      Thankyou very much just talking helps As the song goes"Loneliness is a crowded room"

      I think that is the best advice l have had in some time.

      Thankyou

    • Roseann
      Roseann lloyd_10961

      Posted

      These forums are a brilliant place to ask for advice Lloyd and also to connect with people who may be feeling just like you.  And you are right that loneliness can be a crowded room - great expression.  Take good care of yourself and know that there are many people online who may just understand how you may be feeling.  Small steps towards getting some help and understanding yourself better eh.  Good luck to you and please let us know what the doctor says.
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