Skylark
Active Member
Hi everyone, I'm a 41 year old married mum of one. I have had a cascade of symptoms and diagnoses over the past few years (FND, CFS, JHS, GAD) but only in the past couple of months have I begun to realise some fundamental things about myself.
I was a shy, studious tomboy as a child. In my twenties, I avoided growing up too much and took to Live Roleplaying as a hobby. That turned out to be good art therapy as a neuropsychiatrist recently pointed out that I _had_ Social Anxiety Disorder but not any more. Well, I partially agree.
It was whilst learning about my diagnosis of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (= Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) that I learned that Asperger's is sometimes 'comorbid' (I don't like that word!) Since a friend has recently been diagnosed I was motivated to look it up...and what I discovered profoundly resonated with my life experience.
It seemed to describe so many details about me that I took the AQ test (um...a few times) scoring on average 39, enough to strongly indicate that I am indeed on the spectrum.
It explains quirks I have, things my husband reports to me about how I am (how I occassionally infuriate and confuse him!!!) and also difficulties I have in certain areas, as well as a few talents.
So, I've decided to accept that I'm most likely an Aspie (mum and aunt have a few undeniable traits too) and to seek an official diagnosis. It may have to wait as I'm still waiting for my clinical EDS diagnosis though (i.e. which type) so I needed somewhere to chat and ask questions. Hello!
I was a shy, studious tomboy as a child. In my twenties, I avoided growing up too much and took to Live Roleplaying as a hobby. That turned out to be good art therapy as a neuropsychiatrist recently pointed out that I _had_ Social Anxiety Disorder but not any more. Well, I partially agree.
It was whilst learning about my diagnosis of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (= Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) that I learned that Asperger's is sometimes 'comorbid' (I don't like that word!) Since a friend has recently been diagnosed I was motivated to look it up...and what I discovered profoundly resonated with my life experience.
It seemed to describe so many details about me that I took the AQ test (um...a few times) scoring on average 39, enough to strongly indicate that I am indeed on the spectrum.
It explains quirks I have, things my husband reports to me about how I am (how I occassionally infuriate and confuse him!!!) and also difficulties I have in certain areas, as well as a few talents.
So, I've decided to accept that I'm most likely an Aspie (mum and aunt have a few undeniable traits too) and to seek an official diagnosis. It may have to wait as I'm still waiting for my clinical EDS diagnosis though (i.e. which type) so I needed somewhere to chat and ask questions. Hello!
Wonderful description, as my Mom tried to clean the mud off and get me into a dress and patent leather shoes. I too have found out about this much later in life. It explains quite a bit about me, and infuriating my spouse seems familiar. Welcome to the forum Skylark.
