Question about asperger's syndrome

[tickleteasing]

As I have said in a recent post I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome, also Girlwholikes2laugh has also been diagnosed
as having aspergers. Girlwholikes2laugh has given me her permission to mention her in this post. I am not trying to embarrass anyone
by saying this but I want to know if there is anyone else on
tmf who wants to come forward and say they are diagnosed with this syndrome. I mean people have come forward on the forum and said they
were recovering alcoholics, had ocd, and maybe others who have suffered from depression in certain times of there lives.
I am not asking for sympathy but rather understanding. I want to know if anyone reading this post was diagnosed and is
willing to come forward, I know there are some who have friends and relatives with it but I want to know if people who have the syndrome
and are willing to come forward. If people who have been diagnosed with ocd, depression, and have had other problems can come forward, people who have been diagnosed with aspergers should not have problems coming forward as well.

 

[ticklebunny 2]

As I have said in a recent post I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome, also Girlwholikes2laugh has also been diagnosed
as having aspergers. Girlwholikes2laugh has given me her permission to mention her in this post. I am not trying to embarrass anyone
by saying this but I want to know if there is anyone else on
tmf who wants to come forward and say they are diagnosed with this syndrome. I mean people have come forward on the forum and said they
were recovering alcoholics, had ocd, and maybe others who have suffered from depression in certain times of there lives.
I am not asking for sympathy but rather understanding. I want to know if anyone reading this post was diagnosed and is
willing to come forward, I know there are some who have friends and relatives with it but I want to know if people who have the syndrome
and are willing to come forward. If people who have been diagnosed with ocd, depression, and have had other problems can come forward, people who have been diagnosed with aspergers should not have problems coming forward as well.

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I think it is great and really nice what you and girlwholikes2laugh are doing, it is so thoughtful and very kind. It is good that you have decided both to make this thread. Here is hoping that it will provide to be very beneficial and very helpful to those that suffer from having been either psychologically diagnosed or self suspect that he or she might have Asperger's Syndrome or a loved one or friend or someone he or she knows might have it and not know it. This thread is great because it helps provide and show others here on the forum that just might suffer from Asperger's Syndrome or other mental health issues or mental health anxiety disorders and ect, that they have a soft place to fall and that there is not going to be no judgment and no condemnation and that is a really good thing.

I think it is really nice and great that you and girlwholikes2laugh are doing this as a way to reach out and help others that might have Asperger's or other mental health anxiety disorders, also think this is also a way for you to reach out and try to be there for those with OCD, suffer from alcoholism and addictions. Whatever the problem or disorder may be-this is really great that you and her are doing your best to be there for these people. I congratulate and commend you both on this big step. I only can hope many will come forward those that feel he or she is alone and so very different from others and know that he or she can be heard and listened to and know that others and friends are here for them. Good luck to you both on helping others feel comfortable to share their troubles and if he or she has Asperger's or other rough issues in their life, tickleteasing. Hugs

 

[xSamanthax]

I do not have an official diagnosis. My son does, though, and as I learned about it from that angle - I sure identified with a lot of it. When I was a kid, the diagnosis didn't exist, so I was just "weird", lol.

I prefer "quirky" though!

 

[GirlWhoLikes2Laugh]

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I think it is great and really nice what you and girlwholikes2laugh are doing, it is so thoughtful and very kind. It is good that you have decided both to make this thread. Here is hoping that it will provide to be very beneficial and very helpful to those that suffer from having been either psychologically diagnosed or self suspect that he or she might have Asperger's Syndrome or a loved one or friend or someone he or she knows might have it and not know it. This thread is great because it helps provide and show others here on the forum that just might suffer from Asperger's Syndrome or other mental health issues or mental health anxiety disorders and ect, that they have a soft place to fall and that there is not going to be no judgment and no condemnation and that is a really good thing.

I think it is really nice and great that you and girlwholikes2laugh are doing this as a way to reach out and help others that might have Asperger's or other mental health anxiety disorders, also think this is also a way for you to reach out and try to be there for those with OCD, suffer from alcoholism and addictions. Whatever the problem or disorder may be-this is really great that you and her are doing your best to be there for these people. I congratulate and commend you both on this big step. I only can hope many will come forward those that feel he or she is alone and so very different from others and know that he or she can be heard and listened to and know that others and friends are here for them. Good luck to you both on helping others feel comfortable to share their troubles and if he or she has Asperger's or other rough issues in their life, tickleteasing. Hugs

I am so glad you feel that way Ticklebunny. Just hope he gets more responses. Asperger's Syndrome (for those that don't know) are bascially people who have trouble reading body language, social cues and things like that. Basically, we have trouble making friends, if we do make them, we don't usually keep them & that's tough. I am not a slave to my disability but I accept that I have it and try to work around it, manage it or if I can't do either of those, then just deal with it.

You are very sweet ticklebunny, , I really hope we meet in person one day.

 

[GirlWhoLikes2Laugh]

I heard from a customer around the time that John Travolta & Kelly's son Jett died, that John's brother said that Jett Autistic. I know he had other problems too but I didn't know that until someone told me. Well it seems like this is going to be a very short thread.

 

[playfuldude]

I'm amazed that this thread didn't get more responses but I guess i'll resurrect it and own up to having general/social anxiety, possibly ocd, adhd and other mental nags as I call them. I tend to be very introverted and quiet, and prefer at all costs to be alone.
I think one of the best things that I ever did was joined the military and although it was hard to deal with under my circumstances it taught me how to be my own person which for many of the folks that I know personally with any anxiety issues is very important.
Fast forward to today I still spend alot of time on anonymus forums, and doing my own think, but I have made great friends and have no problem heading out for a beer, or a cup of coffee and striking up a conversation.
As with any chronic issue some days are better than others, and I continue to take things day by day.
So call me the strong, silent, Clint Eastwood type, and it drives many of my friends as well as family crazy but I can think of worse things to deal with.
Thanks to tickleteasing for bringing light to the issue on this forum and any of you who share the same anxieties feel free to contact me.
Anxiety, and aspergers are issues that insist on having strong support for. I understand and i'm here if you need someone. God Bless you all..

 

[john getty]

As I have said in a recent post I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome, also Girlwholikes2laugh has also been diagnosed
as having aspergers. Girlwholikes2laugh has given me her permission to mention her in this post. I am not trying to embarrass anyone
by saying this but I want to know if there is anyone else on
tmf who wants to come forward and say they are diagnosed with this syndrome. I mean people have come forward on the forum and said they
were recovering alcoholics, had ocd, and maybe others who have suffered from depression in certain times of there lives.
I am not asking for sympathy but rather understanding. I want to know if anyone reading this post was diagnosed and is
willing to come forward, I know there are some who have friends and relatives with it but I want to know if people who have the syndrome
and are willing to come forward. If people who have been diagnosed with ocd, depression, and have had other problems can come forward, people who have been diagnosed with aspergers should not have problems coming forward as well.

Me.

 

[john getty]

I was diagnosed in 1999. I'm not sure I really have it though. I was ostricised in Catholic school because I didn't like football, I didn't belive in God and I took an interest in Star Trek and WWF. Now, in a city like Liverpool, that's enough to get you put away.

 

[ticklingfeet4fu]

My son has been diagnosed with asperger's as well. But he has a whole host of other issues that go along with that. My son is 16 and really must learn to deal with all the issues he has. It is a day to day process not only for him. But he is so strong and he is a fighter. I believe that lots of love and understanding helps make these issues easier to cope with.

 

[emilyemilyemily]

i have a cousin with asperger's.

 

[Artoo]

i have a cousin with asperger's.

Same here.

I've also read, "The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime".

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Venray and Raya have some experience with Aspergers, and I believe they did a few radio shows on it in the past. I don't remember the dates, but if you PM them I'm sure they can give you the links to listen in the archives.

 

[venray]

Yes our son has been diagnosed after several years of what we thought was just bad behavior...

 

[poopies]

For the longest time when people mentioned this disorder, I thought people were saying "Ass Burgers," and it would make me giggle because I would envision a big butt sitting between two hamburger buns. I suffer from a lack of maturity disorder.

 

[Mitchell]

I found out this summer that my first cousin. (Father's brother's son) who I've never met, has Aspergers. I had brief encounters with him online about three years ago, and found him to be very difficult to deal with, as he was making wild accusations in regard to my relationships with both of my parents, as well as my past relationships with his parents. Even though I dont talk to my uncle, I had wanted to establish a seperate relationship with my cousin, but it was not to be. I also found out this year that my dad doesnt talk to my cousin either, because he said when they did have a relationship when my cousin was younger, he would call my dad's cell phone, and leave him nasty messages about things that never happened.

I dont have too much experience with people with Asperger's except for my cousin, but I'm always very sensitive to anyone who has difficulties of any kind. It's sad that my cousin acts as he does, as his actions are preventing him from having a relationship with both my dad and myself.

Mitch

 

[Angel77]

I commend you guys for reaching out and telling your stories. That's a very brave and unselfish thing to do. I hope it does encourage others to reach out. I don't personally know anyone with Asperger's Syndrome at the moment, but I did work with children years ago who were autistic and several that did have Asperger's Syndrome. While at first it was hard dealing with kids that had a disorder in which I wasn't yet familiar with, I soon learned that a lot of these kids had/have so much potential! I learned right along with these kids, their parents and loved ones. Since AS wasn't really talked about until about the mid-nineties, a lot of these kids were just brushed off as being hyperactive or being "bad kids." That's just not true....they're wired differently. Some of my fondest memories to this day were with those kids. My heart is with you guys who are affected with or have loved ones that are affected with AS as this is a daily struggle for you all. I hope as more research is done on this disorder, better treatments will come about, leading to better, more rewarding lives.

 

[Amnesiac]

I was diagnosed four years ago after a lifetime of WTF-itude from the world around me. It certainly explained a lot, but it said more about the disastrous results of what happens when parents aren't aware or informed about it. I've always had a contentious relationship with my dad, who I think shares many of the same problems as I do (although I doubt he shares the same affliction), mostly because he has trouble with kids anyway, but he certainly didn't know what to make of me and his rigid old-fashioned notions of parental dynamics--as well as a limited threshold of patience--didn't exactly give him a handicap either.

Having an explanation of what was "wrong" with me helped me to adapt and develop more progressive life skills, but most of the interpersonal and emotional damage has been irreversible; most of my old problems are gone, but some of the social ones are as common today as they were 25 years ago. The only thing I can do is expand the abilities I've learned, and bypass the ones I can't change and hope that maybe I'll figure out a safe niche to fit into.

But I'll tell ya, it sure as shit ain't easy. There is NOT a lot of professional avenues that cater to our specific quirks and talents. The overabundance of social commitments and interaction required in so many fields makes the world a more precarious situation for us than most urban jungles or war zones...at least in the latter two, our obsessive attention to practical detail can give us a tactical advantage.

On the other hand, if it weren't for this problem, then watching Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory wouldn't be as fucking hilarious as it is.

 

[Knox The Hatter]

A few years ago, I googled 'Asperger's', and saw a list of symptoms. Before I read the list, I figured that Asperger's was some default condition someone invented in order to neatly wrap together all of these personality disorders. I told The Miz that, at one point or another, I had many of these symptoms, or gradations thereof. She thought it was all bullshit, and that I was copping out to something.

A few weeks ago, she told me she did her own research, and said to me, "it all makes sense now."

Oh, well. What I do for this now, I don't know. I'm pretty close to seeking assistance in dealing with depression. I consider that the more serious situation now.

 

[Mephistopheles]

Same here.

I've also read, "The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime".

Marvelous book.

I know some people with Aspergers, and it's all very fine by me.

 

[COOLCAT88]

As I have said in a recent post I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome, also Girlwholikes2laugh has also been diagnosed
as having aspergers. Girlwholikes2laugh has given me her permission to mention her in this post. I am not trying to embarrass anyone
by saying this but I want to know if there is anyone else on
tmf who wants to come forward and say they are diagnosed with this syndrome. I mean people have come forward on the forum and said they
were recovering alcoholics, had ocd, and maybe others who have suffered from depression in certain times of there lives.
I am not asking for sympathy but rather understanding. I want to know if anyone reading this post was diagnosed and is
willing to come forward, I know there are some who have friends and relatives with it but I want to know if people who have the syndrome
and are willing to come forward. If people who have been diagnosed with ocd, depression, and have had other problems can come forward, people who have been diagnosed with aspergers should not have problems coming forward as well.

Well, this is a few months late, but yes, I am one of the lucky few that has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome..

 

[TangerineTicklee]

Female Aspie.

As I have said in a recent post I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome, also Girlwholikes2laugh has also been diagnosed
as having aspergers. Girlwholikes2laugh has given me her permission to mention her in this post. I am not trying to embarrass anyone
by saying this but I want to know if there is anyone else on
tmf who wants to come forward and say they are diagnosed with this syndrome. I mean people have come forward on the forum and said they
were recovering alcoholics, had ocd, and maybe others who have suffered from depression in certain times of there lives.
I am not asking for sympathy but rather understanding. I want to know if anyone reading this post was diagnosed and is
willing to come forward, I know there are some who have friends and relatives with it but I want to know if people who have the syndrome
and are willing to come forward. If people who have been diagnosed with ocd, depression, and have had other problems can come forward, people who have been diagnosed with aspergers should not have problems coming forward as well.

I have yet to be professionally diagnosed, but I do have it.

-I stim.
-I have trouble making/barely make eye contact.
-I have meltdowns.
-I have serious trouble understanding the intentions of others - whether or not someone was being cruel or joking, etc.
-I take things very literally, so even if someone is joking, I often find myself extremely upset over it and sometimes have meltdowns over jokes involving the sense of touch.
-I prefer being alone over socializing and often isolate myself for extremely long periods of time.
-I have handfuls of obsessions that I talk about and think about all the time, much to the dismay of those who would rather browse a wider variety of topics. >_>
-I freak out if people touch me and I sometimes get violent in response.

((points up)) I've been that way all my life. I grew up being that way and based on the lack of understanding from others, it has indeed taken a tremendous toll on the social aspect of my life. So as a heads up, if you say something that meant as a joke and I have to ask in order to understand whether or not you were being mean or being funny, please be patient with me and simply tell me what you meant by your statement.

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