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Clive

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It was only been 5 months since i was told that i could have Aspergers, and at the age of 44 it came as a bit of a shock, i had always had my suspicions but my Doctor didn't think so, it wasn't until i went through private therapy that i realised that i was, i have always shied away from family gatherings or social occasions and i find it difficult to make small talk or make pleasantries, at school right through to work i was bullied and had low self esteem and confidence, and struggled academically i wish we had people diagnosing this back in the 1980's it would have made all the difference, currently i'm waiting a full screening from the Health authority.
 
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Very similar to me. I was diagnosed at 24, just two years ago. I struggled through school, maybe if I have a diagnosis then things would have been better. I don't know. I left there with just passing grades and I went on to college where I was just able to scrape past with a national diploma in my third year and a C in maths. But I've suffered low esteem and confidence since school and over time depression and anxiety built up until I had a breakdown and that's when I was diagnosed with Asperger's. Not the nicest way to find out but perhaps this will make life easier in the long run.

Anyway, welcome. I hope this community will help you in understanding and accepting yourself and perhaps give you ideas of how to work around any problems you have.

Happy birthday!

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Happy birthday!
I'm also late to the aspie party at 35.
I struggle with family gatherings and making friends and pretty much kept to myself in school and in past jobs.
Unusually, i seem to be in the minority about excelling academically. I studied uni courses during high school but dropped out when i actually started uni full time in favour of a job in the industry of my studies- law.
A recent traumatic event and serendipitous reading about women with aspergers has altered my life in a little over a week.
I'm not feeling like i need official diagnosis which i put down to not feeling like i need assistance. I understand those who are struggling with depression and unemployment due to different levels of severity of traits would benefit from official diagnosis. Unfortunately, Australia seems to be slow to recognize undiagnosed adults, especially women.
I wish you luck in this next journey of your life story. Now you know the secret...
 
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