Adult diagnosis

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I was certain of my Asperger's even before getting diagnozed, it didn't really change anyhing in terms of self-acceptance.

I do have some discussions with a psychologist once in a while but funnily enough, any perspective which she offers, I have already considered because I've spent so much time researching the condition and come up with ways to cope with it and improve.

Thank you so much for your replies. You have all inspired me one way or the other and I am honoured to hear your stories, some which have touched me deeply.

I am going to my GP next Monday and commencing a diary as of today. I will document everything that happens. I hope to use it to help others in the same situation as I am now.

To explain everything, I am a police officer in London. I have no problem attending court and giving evidence, in fact I was once described by a magistrate as "The most credible police officer witness" he had seen, I think this is down to the fact that I will relay the evidence of an offence with such clarity as I can play it back in my head like a video recording. I am concerned that my employer will say that I can not work on the streets in uniform anymore.

But I have to be true to myself and put my mental health first. But there is no choice I have to inform my employer or would be in breach of regulation if I didn't.

Again, my deepest thank to you all.

I can see why you'd want to keep your DX private, but I'm glad you've decided to take care of yourself. To quote our family matriarch: you can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. She was an amazing woman who is much missed.

I can relate to worrying about what your employer might do. I'm certain I spend far too much time needlessly obsessing about work-related issues.

I struggle with over-worrying every detail of every and anything, and I've had to make myself ask questions starting with, what's the worst thing that could happen? The answer is always that I or someone I care about could die, which has never been a realistic option for the issue, thankfully. Then I keep asking questions until I somehow realize that the worst that could happen probably won't. The exercise may seem silly and time-consuming, but it helps relieve my anxiety. Plus, it helps me let go of the outcome, especially when I know that what I'm doing is the right thing to do.

Good luck, and keep us posted (if you like).

Any results, positive (hopefully) or negative?