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Hi,

I am soon to be 29 years old male. Father of a 3 years old boy who has trouble speaking and husband of an woman who struggles with temporal lobe epilepsy.

I have moved to Norway about 2 and a half years ago, since my wife got a job at university here. My wife and I have been having troubles lately, which was pointed out by one of her friend when issue was consulted, that I may have an asperger's syndrome. I did not know yet what it was all about, but as I started to read about those I became very convinced that indeed I am the one with asperger's.

However, I should not be so sure unless I get my diagnose done. But being in a foreign country were I do not speak the local language fluently makes it hard for me to seek for diagnose.

Few days ago, I went out to a lecture about friendship for aspergers in young adults, to ask people around about getting diagnosed, but it was a massive fail. I was very nervous all the time, and did not manage to talk to anyone.

I am massively depressed now a days. I tried to talk about the issues that I have with my wife and my acquaintances, but they all have their own issues and it is hard to make them understand what I am going through. I went to Norwegian courses for 6 months, I fell pretty good then. But there are no higher level courses left that I can take and We can't even afford more tuition fees. I tried to do some language exchanges, but apparently no one is interested in learning Korean.

Is there anyone who can help me where to start and get to know people with similar issues in the area? I live in Oslo.

Any comment or reply will be very much appreciated.

Hey piiigs welcome.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

I too also have epilepsy, and it's often a pain in the neck to deal with because many people in my community think that there is no such thing as epilepsy.

Thank you all for heart warming welcome messages! I haven't felt so welcome for awhile.

Well, speaking for myself, I knew that no matter how well I tried to prepare myself, I’d forget something important and mess up. So I spent some time writing a letter and polished it over several months before I sent it.
It’s better to send it than to bring something to your doctor for him/her to read, as she/he doesn’t really have time for that during your appointment. That way the doctor is prepared too.

In my letter I said that I suspected I have Asperger’s, and mentioned both diagnostic criteria I fulfill and typical aspie traits I have. I mentioned how it had affected me throughout my life with examples from childhood and up to adult age.
I was called some weeks later by the doctor’s office to set up an appointment, and the doctor referred me on to the correct psychiatric center (and sent my letter along as well), where a psychiatrist assessed me.

I think it’s wise to make a list of why you think you’re an aspie, which criteria you meet, how it affects your life. Even if you decide not to send it. Be as prepared as you can be.

I think it’s just as well not to mention the schizophrenia diagnosis. IMO it’s better that the psychiatrist you will be sent to knows what you suspect, and will come to a conclusion of his/her own. Just be yourself and be open about your problems, then you hopefully you will receive the correct diagnosis.

Hi piiigs,
It is important to get to know more about Asperges and the autism spectrum so that you are learning more about you, and as a result you will feel better about you.
Here are just a few books and links that may be a benefit in your journey.
* The complete guide to Asperges syndrome, Tony Attwood.
* Temple Grandon, YouTube.
* 'The women who thinks like a cow' which is about Temple Grandon's special skills.
* Check out web sites that will assist you in learning more about Asperges.
* Check out to see if there are meet up groups in your area.

All the best to you.

Welcome to Wrong Planet. Don't a lot of people in Norway speak english?

The queue for a psychiatrist can be horribly long, but atleast its better to get the process started than to stall. I went for a private pratice one. It was expensive, but it meant I was done with the diagnostic process before I'd even started having sessions through the public route.
My explanation to my doctor for why I thought I had aspergers syndrome was not all that good, but they're not really that hesitant to refer you to a specialist.

Also https://www.rodekors.no/vart-arbeid/oms ... sktrening/
I presume you have done the norwegian courses through NAV, if you have then the red cross is a good way to learn more for free.

Edit: more free norwegian lessons http://www.linorg.no/ansatte-ny/norskkurs/