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Do I need a note?

  • 01-08-2009 11:03am
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    Hi, I recently went to my doctor to try and get help with some issues that I've had for years. After explaining my problem she said it seems likely that I have Asperger's Syndrome, and she wanted to refer me to a specialist. I know a bit about AS and know that it doesn't really have a solid treatment, so I'm reluctant to go to someone if I don't need to [I don't have much money]. My doctor said to contact her if I change my mind.
    My qualm is that I don't know if I need to inform my employer about this. And if it counts as the kind of issue that I would need a doctor's note for, in which case I'll definately need to go to a counselor and get a proper diagnosis. What should I do?

    EDIT: Another thing is that if I do eventually go to someone, what am I supposed to say? Just walk in and go 'I think I might have AS' and let them pick it up from there? Or act casual and let them pick it up themselves. I really have no clue about proper shrink-etiquette


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,344 ✭✭✭Thoie


    I think you should follow your doctor's advice and go see the specialist :)

    In terms of needing a note for work, if your AS isn't causing you difficulties in the office, I wouldn't see any need for it. It's the sort of thing you could discuss with the specialist though, and see what their opinion is - they'll have come across this kind of thing before.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭AARRRGH


    I think you should do what your doctor says.

    Is AS affecting your job?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,344 ✭✭✭Thoie


    EDIT: Another thing is that if I do eventually go to someone, what am I supposed to say? Just walk in and go 'I think I might have AS' and let them pick it up from there? Or act casual and let them pick it up themselves. I really have no clue about proper shrink-etiquette

    If your GP is referring you to any specialist (psychiatrist or otherwise), the GP will write a letter along the lines of

    Kyedhen presented with X, Y and Z and I [think she's showing signs of AS/two left feet/an ingrown toenail, and] would appreciate if you could see her.

    Depending on the issue they might give some background. They might leave out the bit in square brackets, but X, Y and Z in that case will usually contain clues (to another doctor) as to what the GP is thinking. The specialist will read the letter, then ease into the conversation. Remember, while it's all strange to you, specialists deal with this sort of thing all day every day.


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