Yesterday I received the results of a psychological evaluation I had done two weeks ago, and the opinion of the doctor didn't surprise me too much.
I suppose I should elaborate on this concern a bit, so I'll do it below the orange noodle.
Essentially the diagnosis I received was four fold: 1. Asperger's Syndrome, which was the main item for which I was being tested, 2. Nonverbal Learning Disability, 3. Dysthymia, which is a neurotic or chronic depression, and 4. Anxiety Disorder.
These are things that I have had to overcome my entire life no thanks to injuries I received at birth. You see, on top of the diagnosis I received above, I also have Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Hydrocephalus due to those injuries. I also had to have a heel-cord operation on my left leg because the tendons did not develop properly. I still have problems with that today as I cannot move the toes on my left foot, and the left leg is also 5/8 of an inch shorter than my right, which leads to problems with my back if I'm on my feet for more than 30 minutes at a time.
I'm really not sure what to say or do at this point besides throw my hands up and ask for help, because I sure do need it. Problem is that other than a couple of social services I receive, I have no insurance whatsoever. The depression I suffer from has been with me for as long as I can remember, and it alienates me from most people. All of this also makes self expression almost impossible, which is why I haven't been posting much lately.
By themselves, everything I mentioned from the depression to my physical disabilities would be easy enough to work with, but for me all of this adds up. I went to college and acquired two degrees in the hopes that I might be able to have some semblance of normalcy when it comes to employment, but at times the situation just feels hopeless.
Perhaps I sound like I'm making excuses, and to a point I wouldn't blame anyone for feeling that way. However, my intention is simply to generate awareness, and maybe even ask for a little support or advice. If anyone has any pointers on things I should do, I'd certainly welcome them.
See you around,
Homer