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.
Hi! I'm new to this group and also to having aspergers. I am 17 years old, a sophmore in college and was diagnosed with ADD and ADHD when I was 7 years old. I was recently given my diagnosis two months ago. I have always struggled with social situations, whether it be with my peers or even my family. I can't look people in the eye for long periods of time, i obsess over everything, I notice details others don't, and just being me is hard sometimes. It is starting to get in the way of my home and work life, and i just don't know what to do to get my life back on track. I find it hard to go get help, because I feel like no one understands what my life is really like. I guess I just hope things get easier. They have to............
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
1. it takes time to get used to a diagnosis even if you are expecting it
2. yes it does get easier with age - as do most things
Coming on here and talking is good. Talking to other people about your feelings is also great, even when it is awkward and hard. I wish I had been more talkative about my feelings when I was in college.
Also, I think there are ways to socialize and have relationships in a way that feels right for us people with Aspergers...we don't have to imitate other people's personalities. We might have to go a little outside of our comfort zones and work a little harder, but we can still essentially be ourselves.
Please stage in touch on this board and let us know how things are going.