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CJBR

CJBR

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Hi. I just found this forum. I'm 23 for now. It's my birthday December 10th. I am diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and suspect I might have aspeger's. I've had anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember. I just started my career in IT. I love working on computers, playing video games, and drawing. I'm currently trying to learn programming and graphic design on my free time. I like to pick up new hobbies, it keeps me focused and productive. I just started going to therapy 1 month ago.

I normally don't like to socialize much, but having a job has been making me stressed, especially being surrounded by so many people who are not like me. Being around so many people most of my time is making me realize how different I am, and it makes me feel more alone. I hope talking to you all will make me feel not so different. Whether or not I actually have asperger's or I'm just extremely depressed, I hope I find myself as home here.
 
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I am fairly new to this amazing site and also unofficially diagnosed, although I have done a few online testing and they came back with me being aspie.

I have never really fit into society; always on the edge and only very rarely, felt a part of something!

My husband joked that I bounce in and out of obsessions, more than he has had hot dinners! Even being on here, I recognised was fast becoming an obsession, because it is constantly on the go and I have met some amazing people on here and feel, soooo accepted, that I feel almost normal. I had to go away for a night and so, that broke the potential obsession for being on here!

Anyway, what should have been first is last, but honestly, welcome and I am sure you will find peace of mind here!
 
Thank you, Rocco. I was looking at your shop, I like the colors you use, they contrast nicely. Makes me want to paint or draw again.

Also, thanks Suzanne. I don't know if it's because of anxiety, AS or something else, but I sort of jump around obsessions as well, which led me to change my career path a lot.
 
Hello CJBR, welcome to this forum.

It is part of life finding out about ourselves and how we can excel in some things and not in others areas.

There are good things to learn from others here. And neat people to talk to, like Suzanne.
 
Vanilla said:
Welcome :)

Hope you feel at home here on the forums. Many of our members can relate to feeling stressed and anxious, so I'm sure you'll find others, who can relate. I hope you find answers too. I'll add a few links below, which might be helpful.

Resources section too: Autism & Asperger's Resources | AspiesCentral.com

Tony Attwood: Home

Non-offical AS tests: Online Tests | Life on the Spectrum
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Thanks for the resources, Vanilla. Taking the online tests and doing some research is giving me the confidence to get diagnosed.
 
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