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Hello,I'm Brian from Greenville ,North Carolina. I'm new to this forum. I have not been diagnosed with asperger or any form of autism but probably could be based on obsessive narrow interests,social problems verbal iq>p iq etc.

In the past i recieved a lot of different psychiatric labels and drugs. None of this helped me and i dont want to take that road again. I have had lots of medical tests done because of some physical problems. I have even been to a geneticist because of some minor dysmorphic features but they couldnt find any specific answer.

I have lots of troubles but probably need to focus on employement issues and practical advice. I have a college degree i cant really use and not much of a resume.
I seem to have trouble with some things that are easy to other people but can sometimes find ways to do things other people have trouble doing.

I suppose my main question is would there actually be any help for someone diagnosed with asperger or other form of autism ? Most doctors i know would just give prozac or ritalin and expect things to work out.

Are there organizations that actually help people with aspergers get jobs,take care of themselves,learn etc? Would it be worth getting a diagnosis of asperger or just another bad psychiatric trip?

If anyone knows any good organizations or assistance in eastern North Carolina I would appeciate it.

If anyone has any ideas or can relate to my situation you could also e-mail me at [email protected]

thanks,
Brian

welcome

Ah, another person from North Carolina. (I'm from Winston-Salem, BTW).

welcome to wrongplanet. Always happy to make room for another person.

Hi Brian. I've been here a little longer than you.

There is a "sticky thread" in the members only forum about someone who is happy that he has been diagnosed as AS. Try reading it. I was diagnosed about six weeks ago and find that the Dx combined with some reading about typical AS behaviors has made me more accepting of myself and some of my behaviors. My wife is more accepting too.

My physician adjusted my drugs because Paxil was not thought to be helpful for AS as well as depression. Effexor is thought to be better. So I think there are a couple of reasons to try for a Dx...

Avoid general practictioners. Search for a shrink with a lot of experience with PDD, ADHD, or Autism, even if he mostly treats kids. Read up on AS on the web and in your library...get yourself educated enough so that you can make intelligent informed decisions about your treatment and your life.

You say that you can do some things better than others...like what? It sounds like that might be a good place to concentrate in finding a job that pays what you are worth.

Good luck...
Keep writing, I am interested.

Hey, welcome. I'm asking some of the same questions that you are...

I live close to the VA/NC border on the VA side. It's good to see some local aspies. Welcome!