Hi everyone

[Redgirl]

My name is Tamara, I'm 39, I'll be 40 this year. I'm not diagnosed but I'm pretty convinced I have Aspergers.

I can't afford to get tested right now and can't find anyone who takes my insurance who does testing. I've always known I didn't function in the world the same as everyone else. But I didn't know what it was and I couldn't name it. Then I was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety and I thought that would be the answer but it wasn't. I was still different.

I have spent many years coming up with superficial coping mechanisms. Some are good and some are not. But when it comes down to it I am still lost in a lot of ways when it comes to dealing with life and the neurotypical. When I finally came to the Aspergers diagnosis for myself I really felt relieved, it shed light on so many things. But for me it won't really be concrete until I get a professional diagnosis.

I hope to get to know you guys and get active here.

 

[Jacki Cucinotta]

Hi Tamara! Welcome to Aspies Central.

Hope you enjoy all we have to offer here.

 

[Judge]

My name is Tamara, I'm 39, I'll be 40 this year. I'm not diagnosed but I'm pretty convinced I have Aspergers.

I can't afford to get tested right now and can't find anyone who takes my insurance who does testing. I've always known I didn't function in the world the same as everyone else. But I didn't know what it was and I couldn't name it. Then I was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety and I thought that would be the answer but it wasn't. I was still different.

I have spent many years coming up with superficial coping mechanisms. Some are good and some are not. But when it comes down to it I am still lost in a lot of ways when it comes to dealing with life and the neurotypical. When I finally came to the Aspergers diagnosis for myself I really felt relieved, it shed light on so many things. But for me it won't really be concrete until I get a professional diagnosis.

I hope to get to know you guys and get active here.

So much sounds so familiar, Redgirl. You are not alone.

 

[oscar2012]

Hi and welcome

 

[Explosition_Rooster]

Hello! Welcome to the site.

Here's to finding whatever it is you're looking for!

 

[nonsensical]

Welcome to the forums!

Sounds a lot like my situation. Why spend the money on something you already know to be the case? It's far more economical to buy some books on the subject, do online research and maybe watch some Aspergers YouTube videos. I personally can't imagine a shrink telling me anything I don't already know about myself at this point. Just try to understand everything you can Aspergers. The more you know, the better off you'll be.