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@Pondering Thank you for asking. I was diagnosed with Dysthymic Disorder along with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1, without intellectual impairment (HFA). The diagnosis was established in March of 2016. I am a 46 year old male.Many times Asperger's Syndrome and autism come with other mental, sensory, and/or physical health issues like ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, gut problems, etc. But related to Asperger's or not, just out of curiosity, what other health problems do you have?
Hello George and welcome!@Pondering Thank you for asking. I was diagnosed with Dysthymic Disorder along with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1, without intellectual impairment (HFA). The diagnosis was established in March of 2016. I am a 46 year old male.
This diagnosis was established via testing by-way-of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality inventory (second edition), the RF Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory (Third Edition), the Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient, and the Cambridge Behavior Scale (4-6 hours of testing).
We have spent almost a year (meeting every three weeks) of therapy addressing the Dysthymic Disorder, a is a type of depression that lasts for at least 2 years. My dysthymia had lasted for about five years. The depression has been moderate. I regard it as this "vague feeling of dread" all the time. It would get worse but not unbearable. It was unbearable for those living with me.
We also scratched the surface of the autism during this time as well. The work continues.
I hope your curiosity is satiated. I would be interested if anyone out there in the community has received the same diagnosis as me. I'd like (am desperate) to chat about your experience.