AspergerianYogi
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I was labelled as a sociopath, possible psychopath, for thirty years. That was fun.
You're kidding??!!! I'm not sure if I should say, "I'm sorry you had to go through that!" or, "That's funny in it's own sick way." What type of treatment did they put you on for that disorder? Of course - you do not have to answer that question if you do not feel comfortable and I'm sorry if I am overstepping any boundaries asking.
Also - for the forum - I was diagnosed with PDD-NOS - it was 1989, I believe. I was lucky to have very observant and supportive parents who said, "That can't be right! He doesn't show enough developmental delays to be PDD-NOS!" They read through the literature and consulted with family advocacy centers, and eventually stumbled upon Asperger's Syndrome. They took this back to the doctors, who read over the symptomology and said, "Yes - this sounds about right."
Interestingly enough, I always figured that the ADHD symptoms I displayed were just another manifestation of my Asperger's diagnosis. It was not until about a year ago while speaking with my therapist that she clarified I am, indeed, dually diagnosed with Asperger's and ADHD. It was actually a relief to find out that I did have ADHD, because now I felt I could put some work into more concrete coping mechanisms to manage it in my daily life.
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