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Oops, sorry, we forgot your birthday....

Happy belated birthday Rainbow-Squirrel. (and don't worry about the number much.... it's just a number)

I'm so nervous >_<

It's just 10 more hours or so until my dr's appointment rarrrgh.

I'm rehearsing what I'm going to say in front of my webcam so I won't shut down lol.

Sigh.

Anyone know of any 'I suspect I might just maybe have Aspgerger's' dr. talk
do's and don'ts?

My plan, in key sentences:
- Well I came here to talk about something which might sound a bit silly.
- But I've been reading about Asperger's Syndrom on and off for the past six years and a lot of symptoms mentioned in the diagnosis criteria hit home for me.
- I've also taken a couple of tests online (wired and aspie quiz) and both had positive results, indicating that I could have it.

*wait for dr's response*
If negative:

- Well I was wondering if I could take an actual/official test to get an indication whether I have it or not so I can either put the worrying to a halt (if it's negative) or to see what I'll do from there (if it's positive).
- I also have a list of my symptoms and what makes it hard for me to function in life, if you care to hear them.


[color]*wait for dr's response*[/color]

^
Good luck with the appointment, 1234. Try to be a bit assertive.

haha assertive and me...

you so funny;)


I EAT ASSERTIVE FOR BREAKFAST

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I'm going to be doomed >_<

I think that's what I'm going to rehearse then. Thanks for the tip:)

'Cause I KNOW the minute she says: "oh no you can't have it and you should discuss it with your psych and blabla taking a test will be a waste of time..."


I'll be like:

..uhm....ok......

The sirens of decay will infiltrate the inside. This is so reassuring. I've been worried sick artists won't pipe up about the 3's.

I'm going to make such a mess of the talk.

I keep stumbling over my words and mixing up English grammar with Dutch lol.

Try to not think about it, when I had that talk with my doctor I took my mp3 with me and listened to music to clear my head, it really helped.

Good luck!

Thanks:)

Yeah, my beloved headphones and ipod will accompany me, definitely.
I don't think I'd survive without those.

At least I've been able to rehearse the talk in my head so that even if I slip up or stumble, I won't get a black out and can correct myself.

I'm trapped in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre

I think I'm addicted to making playlists. If I ever lose my iPod, I'll cry.

^Love the new avvie.




I'm feeling gooooood right now, and it's "top secret".

You really should bring enough for everyone. I was always taught to share with the class.

The talk with my dr. went super

She's going to phone me later on about an appointment etc.
She's going to see if I can get in contact with the autism center over here so I can take an official test ^^

^
Good to hear, um, read it went ok.

Hehe thanks.

Hmm just got the phone call, apparently the autism center up here kind of sucks. It only has information for schools on how to deal with AS children.
Wonderful.

SOooo I'm going to be sent to 'GGZ' for testing etc.
I hate GGZ's psychiatric branch , 'cause for the most of it they're a bunch of brainless idiots who only follow 'the book' when it comes to treating people:\
Had a lot of bad experiences with them, did more damage than good. Sigh.
But maybe if the test indicates I might have itttt I could always be referred to the autistic center in Leiden (where they will do intensive testing etc.).


[/thinking out loud]

(long um), I work for the GGZ. GGZ WNB that is, a huge mental institute with hundreds of interns. But, but, but, I work in and around the hothouse. With plants, trees, herbs and stuff. Like a gardener but also with 'clients' living on the park like estate. I guide a little and hope to give some folks there (whatever diagnosis), an ear, attention, a smile, some well meant advice maybe and bother them with my food preaching.

Sounds a bit double maybe but I had some really bad experiences with the GGZ (other location) myself also, early 2006, and yeah, it did more damage than good. It almost ruined my life and this all due to one incompetent, corrupt and total low live psychiatrist who still won't admit he was so wrong. Some of those bastards really don't give a toss about human well being, it seems. Plus man, um, woman, the stories I hear from some interns there.... makes me angry and/ or sad but....

.... I'm there to help folks and do not see psychologists and the sorts that often. I do things on or out of a humanistic perspective. I follow the rules but I do things my way and I'm quite happy to be given the change.

But hey.... you.... maybe you should ask yourself the question.... what do I gain here or what is the use me getting an official diagnosis? After my second attempt (not GGZ, three years later), after 2 and a 1/2 sections, they said yeah, we believe you're HFA but we want more testing, talking with other folks again to correctly 'tag' you. And after some thinking, a few weeks later, I concluded, why do I really need confirming something that I already know for sure and decided to go my own way again. Free from locations and situations where I do not feel at ease in the first place.

Blah (3x)....

Um, I hope it all turns out fine for you, 1234 and maybe a little hint.... try to go for the things you like and love. I mean I can handle this PT job, (maybe full time later), because I love nature, plants and I have a intrinsic urge to help others. And I'm truly motivated doing it. I don't know you of course but perhaps step by step turn into a famous dress designer or an author of vegetarian cooking books. A candy cake maker.


Just be yourself and a label, tjah.... if you really want one, go for it but do it with assertiveness. Nobody knows you better than you, yourself.

Blah (3x), shut up....

Yep.