imagesbyholly
Well-Known Member
I'm in a position where I can't get an official diagnosis because we don't have money for doctors and psychologists right now. I came to the conclusion that I have asperger's by working backwards from an illness. illness was caused by adrenal exhaustion. Obviously to me, the adrenal exhaustion was caused by my ongoing anxiety and panic attacks. Why on earth have I been such an anxious (ok, terrified), depressed, melt down prone nut since I was a little kid? Smells and sounds and large objects making me freak out... And I got made fun of at school so bad and often had no friends... and so socially awkward and say the wrong things and obsess over whatever new thing I'm learning about (it always has to be something) and think other people will actually want to hear all about it...
So grateful to Temple Grandin and some DX'd aspies on youtube generously sharing their experiences. It really is such a relief to KNOW that all these things are part of my make up, and that I'm not just worse than other people. Different, not less!
Not trying to depress anyone. I'm looking for and hoping to give positive support. And I'm much happier now than when I was a child, though I still have issues!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
So grateful to Temple Grandin and some DX'd aspies on youtube generously sharing their experiences. It really is such a relief to KNOW that all these things are part of my make up, and that I'm not just worse than other people. Different, not less!
Not trying to depress anyone. I'm looking for and hoping to give positive support. And I'm much happier now than when I was a child, though I still have issues!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
