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eawilli

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Hey everyone. I'm new to this whole thing, but have been doing a slew of research lately (online tests, classic research, pretty much anything and everything) and have self-diagnosed as an Aspie. I'm still getting used to the idea, truthfully. I work and I drive, and I live with my fiancee...so people typically consider me "normal". But I identify with so much of the qualifying factors for Aspergers, and they explain a lot...like why my SO and I always have fights and I feel like she doesn't understand me. Or why I enjoy rocking back in forth in my chair after a stressful call at work (it calms me down). It also explains some of my reasoning and behaviors. But I'm also scared. I'm afraid that if I talk to my SO, she'll leave me because I'm not "normal"....but at the same time I want a proper diagnosis so I know that I'm not making anything up. Anyways, hi!
 
Welcome aboard. :)
In my opinion, if your SO would leave you for who you are, it is not meant to be anyway. I fully understand how difficult change is and I sympathize with your situation, however, who you are is who you should be loved for.
I am officially diagnosed. I manage to work, drive, and live a quasi "normal" life.
 
Welcome to Aspie Central

I was over 50 before I found out I was an Aspie. It is apparent in our society that we can seem like anybody else and not be recognized easily.

I find being an Aspie as just being different.

All people I have lived and worked around run in to life issues, it's just Aspies are have their own select issues. I've learned to manage them, again, before even knowing I was an Aspie, but by being like others and facing my particular weaknesses/life challenges the best I can.

I hope you enjoy learning and the discussion on Aspie Central.
 
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