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Recent content by AspieCialGuy

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    The diagnosis is official! I am an Aspie!

    Congratulations Underdawg, knowing why is a liberating experience. I'm like you though, even though I now know more about myself than ever before, it doesn't make the issues we face just magically disappear. But knowing why and knowing there are tens of thousands going through identical...
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    I'm AspieCialGuy

    Thanks Rocco - very nice painting
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    Should I bother with a formal diagnosis?

    the great thing about haivng such things in writing is that they can be read for months, years after we have written them, which can help new people because the same things still apply today that applied over a year ago. I wonder how they are getting on now - we need a "where are they now"...
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    Should I bother with a formal diagnosis?

    Oh thanks! I just came here to reply to an email I got on this subject. so I assumed it was current. My apologies, delete my posts if you like :/
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    Should I bother with a formal diagnosis?

    It's great to see that in NZ you can get assistance for uni. I'm not sure what the situation is in Australia. From a personal level, I'd suggest studying up on Aspergers, read all you can on it and talk to as many Aspies as you can, sharing your experiences to see if they experience the same...
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    Should I bother with a formal diagnosis?

    Hi Mama, DX or not, if you are strong enough to wean yourself off the meds, then do it. I think you are very self-aware. And again DX or not, be cognizant of your parenting regardless. The psych encouraged it because I think they could tell you want/need it for your own peace of mind, which...
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    Should I bother with a formal diagnosis?

    Hi mama, Which ever way you go, do it for your own peace of mind,; not for anyone else or any other reason. At your age (in my country at least) there are no benefits and concessions from the government and I believe you need to be dx as autistic (by the old definition of the term) at a young...
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    Should I apply for exemption from service?

    Hi I haven't read through all the replies but I can tell you this from my perspective: I have Aspergers and I joined the Australian Army when I was 17 and served for 9 years. It was the toughest thing I have ever done in my life, but it was also the best thing I have ever done in my life. I...
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    I'm AspieCialGuy

    Hi All, A dear friend mentioned this forum to me, so I thought I would join. I am 45 (Official Dx 2013, self Dx 2011) I separated from my wife in 2012 after 25 years together and nearly 20 married. I have 2 sons, one being assessed for AS right now (he was the catalyst for me researching...
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