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    Finally seeking a professional diagnosis—Overwhelmed

    Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your take on everything.
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    Finally seeking a professional diagnosis—Overwhelmed

    It has taken me two years, but I finally have health insurance and the ability to seek a professional diagnosis for what I highly suspect is Asperger's. I am worried about the outcome, mostly that the diagnosis will not confirm my suspicions and that I do not have Asperger's, but am instead...
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    I can't seem to find a provider that is accepting new patients and/or accepts my lousy health insurance. And why do hospitals/care providers hire the rudest, most disgruntled people to answer outpatient calls? All they care about is who your health insurance is through and absolutely nothing...
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    Diagnosis Journal — thoughts?

    Thanks, that's very helpful. Leaning more toward the journal for my own insights and not mentioning it specifically to any professionals.
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    Diagnosis Journal — thoughts?

    Thanks.
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    Diagnosis Journal — thoughts?

    No, I realize that. But I'm pedantic and meticulous, and would prefer a proper diagnosis IF it fit rather than a self diagnosis. (No disrespect to those who have self-diagnosed, I speak only for myself.) I just wonder if a detailed journal would help make a professional diagnosis go more...
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    Diagnosis Journal — thoughts?

    I've read, highlighted, and annotated Tony Attwood's Complete Guide to Asperger's based on how I feel I can most relate to his scenarios and explanations. I've also taken several of the available tests online and scored highly (within the spectrum). My question is, do you think it's worth...
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    I have insurance for the time being. I'll look into the primary care route and hope for a referral. I just hope it doesn't take half a year or more to are someone.
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    Thanks. I don't have a family doctor. I was hoping to just set an appointment with a psychiatrist, but it seems I have to jump through some hoops first. :-/
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    Kassie, did you have to see a "regular" family doctor before getting a referral for an Asperger's test? That's what I was told by a branch of the big medical center here. Seems a waste of time and money to "plead my case" to a general practitioner in hopes of getting a referral. Thanks.
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    At least you can get in to see someone. I can't even get the hospital to return my phone calls, despite several claims that it "only takes up to 48 hours" to speak to someone about scheduling an appointment. I've left several "generic" messages with my phone number to no avail. :-/
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    Does this happen to other people? Feeling "Spaced out"

    This x 1000.
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    Thanks, that's helpful. I wonder if I can get a "deal" like that. I'd be willing to pay $1000ish for an official diagnosis.
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    Can I ask how much you expect self-pay to be? I ask because that will very likely be the direction that I take as well.
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    Desperately seeking answers about adult Aspergers

    It's easier for me to express my thoughts in writing than in words.
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