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Recent content by David D

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    Question regarding Aspergers' and Size

    FWIW, I'm 6'2" and have been since I was about 12 years old. I'm 51 now and people think I'm in my 30's. I've always looked much younger than I am.
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    Are aspies stereotypically attracted to the same female body type?

    I'm the opposite. I prefer women with curves. My wife also has a rather cute little nose! I guess, like everything else, I don't fit the " stereotype" :D
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    Hi! My name is David, and I'm an Aspie.... I think...

    I like to think I'm useful! I have many interests... too many to be honest. Problem is, because so many things interest me (most of them, technology related), I can't focus enough on any of them to get proficient. I'm lucky in that there are some things that come very easy to me. I love music...
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    Anyone w-sit?

    Well, if w-sitting is an Aspie trait, it would appear age trumps Aspergers! LOL
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    Anyone w-sit?

    I also sat like that, and that's how I usually sit now, although I can't sit like that as long as I used to (I'm 51).
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    Anyone w-sit?

    That's how I sat when I was a kid because it was the most comfortable position for me whilst sitting on the floor. I couldn't (and still can't) sit cross legged because it's very uncomfortable. I'm not sure how a specific sitting position could indicate anything other than what's most...
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    Self-Diagnosis: At what point do you decide you're an Aspie?

    Thank you for that advice. I'm pretty comfortable with my self diagnosis, but tend to be very uncertain of myself in general (except for those things that I'm gifted with), so it's a little uncomfortable declaring that I'm an Aspie with strong conviction. I keep telling myself that I have enough...
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    Self-Diagnosis: At what point do you decide you're an Aspie?

    That's odd! I actually typed planet, and the it got corrected to forum. I guess discussing that other place is taboo? I don't belong to that forum and don't have any interest to. Hope I didn't offend anyone.
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    Self-Diagnosis: At what point do you decide you're an Aspie?

    Ditto on the " ah ha" moments! It was actually my wife who had the first "ah ha" a couple of years ago while she was reading an article in Time magazine about a guy who has Aspergers. She turned to me after reading it and said "This is YOU!". That's when it all started. Since then, I've done...
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    Self-Diagnosis: At what point do you decide you're an Aspie?

    As I stated in my introduction here, I'm 51 and self-diagnosed. I'm 90% sure I'm an Aspie based upon doing lots of reading and taking several online tests, but mostly based upon comparing myself to what I've read about people with Aspergers. I consider myself "borderline" as I can function in...
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    Are you constantly disappointed with...

    I too tend to ignore things that upset me that I can't control (our government quickly comes to mind). I don't like to watch the news because it's generally depressing (and biased). I also am always looking for ways to improve things. I tend to "overthink" things, but do feel pretty good...
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    Are you constantly disappointed with...

    People, things, life in general? I feel like I'm never completely happy because I want/expect perfection in everything. I "know" that it's an unrealistic expectation, but it doesn't change the fact that that's what my brain defaults to. It certainly causes me anxiety, but worse, it causes...
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    Hi! My name is David, and I'm an Aspie.... I think...

    It IS frustrating feeling like an oddball all the time! I am self-diagnosed, but consider myself borderline. I have taken several online tests as well as met with a doctor, but he specialized in children and didn't feel like I had enough to "qualify" as having Aspergers. My feeling is that being...
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    Hi! My name is David, and I'm an Aspie.... I think...

    Thank y'all for the warm welcomes! I actually posted a reply here last night, but it hasn't shown up yet as it had to be approved by a moderator? I suspect this reply will wind up delayed as well. I won't know until I hit the post button! Here goes... (edit) - Well, since this one posted, I...
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    Hi! My name is David, and I'm an Aspie.... I think...

    Thanks Peace! I've found that knowing I have Aspergers is a relief as it provides an explanation for how I am. Knowing why I am different, instead of just thinking I'm weird, is comforting. David
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