New from UK

[Garry63]

Hello
I am a 53 year old man recently diagnosed with Aspergers with some level of OCD. As I grew up in 70s London there was little chance of a diagnosis and I was viewed as a lazy and unsocial.
However, I cultivated a rich fantasy life based around my interests and over the years have learned to get along with 'the others'. As a middle aged person looking back I realize that much of my life was dominated by my 'condition', from sympathy/empathy for inanimate objects to what appeared like a lack of any emotion to everyone else. I hope to share experiences with others on here, it will be a slow start with me (always is!)
PS. For future reference, my grammatical ability is terrible.....

 

[gonzerd]

Welcome to the forums.

Don't worry about slow starts or so; all in your own time. And we have a lot of people here who aren't native english speakers, people who might be dyslexic and such, so we're usually very nonjudgemental towards grammar and spelling. The important thing is to be able to express oneself.

 

[Rocco]

Welcome aboard

 

[Garry63]

Welcome to the forums.

Don't worry about slow starts or so; all in your own time. And we have a lot of people here who aren't native english speakers, people who might be dyslexic and such, so we're usually very nonjudgemental towards grammar and spelling. The important thing is to be able to express oneself.

 

[Garry63]

Welcome to the forums.

Don't worry about slow starts or so; all in your own time. And we have a lot of people here who aren't native english speakers, people who might be dyslexic and such, so we're usually very nonjudgemental towards grammar and spelling. The important thing is to be able to express oneself.

Thank you for the welcome, just looking through the site now.

 

[Vinca]

Hi Garry63, and welcome

I'm in the UK too. I wasn't around in the 70's as I wasn't conceived until the 80's.

 

[Spiller]

Hey Garry63, from one Brit to another, welcome.
I was unfortunate enough to be an undiagnosed Aspie in the '70's too.
Have you had your diagnosis long?
I got mine 2 months ago.. I'm beginning to think it's getting easier for adults - was impossible not so long ago.

 

[Miker]

Hello
I am a 53 year old man recently diagnosed with Aspergers with some level of OCD. As I grew up in 70s London there was little chance of a diagnosis and I was viewed as a lazy and unsocial.
However, I cultivated a rich fantasy life based around my interests and over the years have learned to get along with 'the others'. As a middle aged person looking back I realize that much of my life was dominated by my 'condition', from sympathy/empathy for inanimate objects to what appeared like a lack of any emotion to everyone else. I hope to share experiences with others on here, it will be a slow start with me (always is!)
PS. For future reference, my grammatical ability is terrible.....

Hello from Essex, this is a great site, helpful and inclusive, it provides a connection with people that understand!

 

[Elemental]

Welcome to Aspies Central Garry63

 

[malortie]

Garry63

Welcome to the forums.

Make sure to enjoy yourself as much as possible. And, as state by many others above, you will find people who will be glad to share their thoughts & life experiences, as it provides a way of helping others to figure out more about themselves.

 

[Garry63]

I would like to thank everyone for their warm welcome! Sorry I have not answered all individually.
I have just started a course of SSRI's for a co-morbid of OCD, so not feeling great by any means.
Look forward to talking with you all in the future.

 

[Cosmophylla]

Hi Garry63, a slightly late welcome to you. This is a great place and I hope you like it here.