Asperger Syndrome Support Group
Asperger syndrome - also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, Aspergers or just AS - is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills, normal to above normal intelligence, and standard language development.
My name is Victoria and i'm a recently discovered Aspie.
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Hello..i'm new
I self-diagnosed myself recently and found that i'm a new Aspie.
After 40 very LONG years of constant wondering, putting up with kids at school who teased and bullied THE HELL out of me, being told that i'm rude, being asked why do I sound so blunt all the time, why don't I ever smile, chewing the side of my mouth, wondering why I don't have any friends and if I do have a friend--why don't I keep them, etc.: It all has come to a head.
It started the other day while I was at IHOP with my sister-in-law and my niece. My niece said that she has a friend at school who has Asperger's Syndrome. I never heard of it. She told me, along with my sister-in-law, that I have characteristics of having AS and that I should look into it.
I took an AS test. I received a score of 156/200 and my other count was 41/200. That's pretty high if you ask me.
I hope to make friends on this board. This is something of the unknown. I had no idea. I don't know how I act. I don't know how I come across to people. I have been told how--and I prayed to God at night begging Him to help me change.
Now I know.
~Victoria
Post: #1
Hello..i'm new
I self-diagnosed myself recently and found that i'm a new Aspie.
After 40 very LONG years of constant wondering, putting up with kids at school who teased and bullied THE HELL out of me, being told that i'm rude, being asked why do I sound so blunt all the time, why don't I ever smile, chewing the side of my mouth, wondering why I don't have any friends and if I do have a friend--why don't I keep them, etc.: It all has come to a head.
It started the other day while I was at IHOP with my sister-in-law and my niece. My niece said that she has a friend at school who has Asperger's Syndrome. I never heard of it. She told me, along with my sister-in-law, that I have characteristics of having AS and that I should look into it.
I took an AS test. I received a score of 156/200 and my other count was 41/200. That's pretty high if you ask me.
I hope to make friends on this board. This is something of the unknown. I had no idea. I don't know how I act. I don't know how I come across to people. I have been told how--and I prayed to God at night begging Him to help me change.
Now I know.
~Victoria
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I am Kari and I was diagnosed about 2 yrs. ago with AS. What a relief it was to have a name to go with what I have been living with all my life. My Mother, lil' bro, hubby and both of my sons are aspies--who knew that you would be drawn to others like yourself?!? lol.
I hope you find what you are looking for here.
Welcoming Hugs,
Kari
May i ask you how did you get diagnosed? What did the process involve? Which kind of doctor did you have to see? Reason for asking is because i'm seeing my primary doc this Tuesday--mainly to have my prescriptions renewed for my high blood pressure and my Cymbalta. I'm going to tell him my suspisions with my Aspie.
Thanks!
Victoria
I am Alexandria, my age is 58 and my Aspie knowledge came to me just last year, and it has improved how I feel about myself alot. I have sorted out my past to be able to live with what I have done over the years. It all fits into place why I made the choices I did.
Now that I am older, I still think and rationalize my life with alot more caution, seeking the help and advise of other sources even though this was not my nature beforehand. I used to stayed silent and handled myself quietly. This lead to a great depression, and I know now that it was self created. Being aware of my differences has allowed me to cope better. Even though I still do not have friends, and prefer to be alone. It is my favorite thing to be with my family, and I made the mistake to separate myself from them. I now am going about fixing that, and I am sure when I move back to them in Vancouver all will be well with me.
I wish you luck getting a diagnosis, I had alot of disagreement from my doctors, although I held onto my knowledge and did my own research. Probably what might happen for you. So my best wishes to you with this new journey you are on.
Namaste
To answer your question:
I was diagnosed while my boys were being tested at the research center at the State Univ. that specializes in Autism/Aspergers. The one Dr. there saw certain traits in me and this lead to some tests and my diagnosis. Afterward, my other family members were tested and found they too have aspies. I know not many are finding it easy to get a diagnosis. The Drs. don't know what to do with us. I do hope you find your way to a diagnosis soon.
Hugs, Kari
All in all more males get diagnosed with Aspergers. It has certainly been a revelation for me. I'm still trying to come to grips with it. I get angry that no one knew years ago when they could of helped us. I know we all suffered greatly without knowing why. Blessings, Sandy