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Recent content by HollyBobbins

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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    I live in South Wales so there MAY be something. I'll have a look - thank you!
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    This is how I feel about identifying as an aspie. I have spoken to a handful of people about it when I've felt that it might have been necessary but I have never implied that I have actually been diagnosed and have always stressed that it's just something that I really identify with. Best of...
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    Thank you, Phillip. :)
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    I am in the UK, yes. Thank you for your help - I will look into this.
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    I get what you're saying.. I have social anxiety in very specific social situations but not all. Like you, I have difficulty recognising my own emotions. I have recently come out of a relationship which collapsed partially due to my inability to articulate how I am feeling (because I didn't...
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    Thank you for taking your time to send a list of threads - I will make sure to sit down and have a good read when I find the time to.
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    Thank you for your response. I took the Psych Central screening and scored 38 (autism likely). Thank you for the link!
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    It's lovely to receive a reply from someone who has been through something very similar to what I am at the moment. The alcoholism has become a big problem as I, too struggle to engage socially without having a drink. When opening up to certain people about my potential Aspergers, this is a...
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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    About four years ago, I was speaking with an older family friend and mentioned that I feel like I'm different to others. She has known me since I was born and has professed in social work. She told me that, particularly as a child she has noticed that I show traits of Aspergers syndrome. Having...
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