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.
Seems to be a huge amount of negativity on this board - I just want to redress the balance.
If I was a young aspie I'd read alot of the stuff here and give up on ever attempting to have a serious relationship.
I've been diagnosed as being on the spectrum in my 50s. No doubt if there was a test when I was younger I'd have got the Aspergers' diagnosis.
I've had an interesting career, full employment, a happy marriage, and children. It not been easy - but then it's not easy for anyone.
When you read about people complaining about their spouses, mainly husbands, don't forget that the sort of complaints you read are common to all marriages. Guys are often rude, neglectful or unempathic. That's generally the way men are made, it's not confined to people on the Autism spectrum.
No, we are not easy to live with. Men aren't easy to live with. Women aren't easy to live with. Heterosexuals have relationship issues. Homosexuals have relationship issues. Everyone does.
So please don't let the negativity put you off.
You can love and be loved back. You can lead happy and fulfilled lives.
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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!
