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KRoy

KennethRoy
I've been wondering about this for some time and think I've finally found out what I've been dealing with my entire life. I'm 41 now and have been diagnosed with everything from major depression to ADHD to bi-polar disorder. I've also had facial and verbal tics since I was about 8 which no one has ever really been able to explain. I've never been able to make friends easily or interact in social situations without it feeling awkward if not downright scary. I took the AQ test, scoring a 38. I'm hesitant to approach my physician as I'm not sure he will know much about it. I'm not exactly sure what I would be classified as.

Just glad to find a place where I might have more in common with others.

Ken
 
Welcome, KRoy.

If you do not feel comfortable approaching your doctor perhaps you should search for local autism organisations. They may be able to point you toward specialists and help you navegate the system.
 
Hi Ken, welcome to the forum. unfortunately it's quite common for people with ASD to be misdiagnosed with a number of conditions until their ASD is finally spotted.
 
Welcome aboard :)
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Progster said:
Hi Ken, welcome to the forum. unfortunately it's quite common for people with ASD to be misdiagnosed with a number of conditions until their ASD is finally spotted.
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Co-morbidity is also quite common. It would not be unusual to be, say, ADHD and ASD with depression.
 
As I've said to some others recently, diagnosing someone with ASD is like peeling an onion. After you get past all the other stuff, the question "why?" remains, and sometimes the answer is neurology. Like Datura said.
 
Hi KRoy, welcome to AC :)

Many of us who discover ASD later in life have been on a veritable roller coaster to get to where we are. You aren't alone there.

Regarding your tics, has anyone looked into Tourette's as a possible reason?

You'll find lots of great advice here. Something else you can do if you plan to speak to your physician about ASD is to prepare a file of documents describing your symptoms. A bit like evidence, you can use it to reinforce your case.
 
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