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Hello, I'm Jordan and I'm a girl. I have enjoyed reading the posts on Wrong Planet for some time now, and have decided to join. I am about 85% certain that I have Asperger's syndrome. Especially after taking some eye and face reading tests, AQ and empathy tests. The results of which shocked me. I didn't know that I couldn't read people's faces, but now I have been thinking about all the interactions I have had with other people, and how I couldn't understand them or I misinterpreted them and they got mad with me. Something has always been off socially, but I always thought that everyone else was weird. I spend so much time trying to understand other people, and determine why they act in the way they do. It can be very frustrating and exhausting.

For my whole life I have been a student, and performed very well in school. But now I am 23, and no longer a student. It has been difficult to adapt to normal adult things, like having a job. My possible Asperger's syndrome is getting in the way of more things than ever before.

I don't know what number to call yet to speak to a doctor, but soon I will pursue a diagnosis. I think next week I will talk to a doctor.

Does anyone have advice for this situation? I am unsure about talking to a psychiatrist and what it is like.

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Welcome aboard, ND. Need more information on your situation. Do you live alone, or with family? Employed? Full or PT?

Thank you. I live with my boyfriend. I am not employed now. But I have health insurance. I don't live near any family right now.

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Hmm. Not sure how that will affect you. I don't know whether insurance covers things like an AS diagnosis. Someone else may be more experienced in that arena.

I was destitute and unemployed and went to a Not-for-Profit clinic to get DXd for depression, in order to qualify for a Career Retraining program for the disabled. Asked about being evaluated for AS while undergoing that process, so it didn't cost me a cent.

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

Welcome to WrongPlanet.

Welcome to the website well my best advice is you understand who you are and be the best person that you can be. Life can be hard after school and im learning myself. Just hand in there and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Welcome to WP. And I agree, life can be hard after school because a certain structure is removed. It took me a little while to realize I was in a psychological free fall. I wish I had known then to get help right away. It took me about 8 years to do it. At least you realize it now, early on - that's a good thing. Don't get too down, you're doing something about it - good job

Hello Jordan, welcome, enjoy your stay on the Wrong Planet!