Woodswalker
Well-Known Member
I'm a 48 yo man who recently self-diagnosed with AS. It seems my ex had my 14 yo daughter clinically diagnosed with AS. Huh? Never heard of it. So, upon doing some online research on her condition, I felt like I was reading my biography! Then, I took some online Aspie quizzes and they confirmed what I already knew. Aspie I am.
Well, this info would have been nice to know earlier in my life, that's for sure!
I've been divorced 3 times and have always had a tough time dealing with people. There's a lot more to my story, but it would take too long. It seems after reading this forum, that I have had similar issues in relationships, work, dealing with people, etc.
To be honest, I was pissed when I realized the reality of AS in my life. What a waste of so many years and potential happiness. But, after a while, I began to realize that for me to progress in this life, knowing the cause of all my problems is better than just working on the symptoms. Now I have a baseline to work from. It still blows my mind though to have to come to terms with this condition.
I must say, this forum has been very helpful in learning about myself.Maybe we should designate a city or state to be an Aspie haven so we can take over. Then the NT's would be the minority and we would be "normal". We are scattered all over the place. How are we going to meet that special someone or at least friends who understand us? Anyway, without going into detail, I have had a tough life dealing with, " the way I am", up to and including having a "Widowmaker" heart attack due stress/meltdown. Really would like to meet a petite miss Aspie though. I'm sure that would be like winning the lottery! Until then, I will continue to take of myself and enjoy my interests. Cheers!
Well, this info would have been nice to know earlier in my life, that's for sure!
I've been divorced 3 times and have always had a tough time dealing with people. There's a lot more to my story, but it would take too long. It seems after reading this forum, that I have had similar issues in relationships, work, dealing with people, etc.
To be honest, I was pissed when I realized the reality of AS in my life. What a waste of so many years and potential happiness. But, after a while, I began to realize that for me to progress in this life, knowing the cause of all my problems is better than just working on the symptoms. Now I have a baseline to work from. It still blows my mind though to have to come to terms with this condition.
I must say, this forum has been very helpful in learning about myself.Maybe we should designate a city or state to be an Aspie haven so we can take over. Then the NT's would be the minority and we would be "normal". We are scattered all over the place. How are we going to meet that special someone or at least friends who understand us? Anyway, without going into detail, I have had a tough life dealing with, " the way I am", up to and including having a "Widowmaker" heart attack due stress/meltdown. Really would like to meet a petite miss Aspie though. I'm sure that would be like winning the lottery! Until then, I will continue to take of myself and enjoy my interests. Cheers!
