y2marmar
Well-Known Member
Hi. So, I'm here to learn more than anything else. For my entire life, I've felt like there was something about me...something that set me apart from everyone else. I never really developed the same way as everyone else. I struggled to pick up simple things like how to hold a pencil or tie my shoes. (I was nearly 12 when I finally mastered it and still sometimes struggle at 27)
Social situations have always been a struggle. I just don't understand how to mix with people. How to talk, make conversation, what to say. I really can't hold a conversation and hate having to mix. I've always been that way and have never had many friends.
I have always been sensitive to sound. When I was small loud noises such as a vacuum or lawn mower would make me scream and clamp my hands over my ears. I still hate them. Loud noises scare me. And the sound of chewing. I can't explain it, but it makes me angry and panicky.
And my obsessions and routines.
I'm 27, and have been to university, but still haven't a proper job. I mess up every interview as i don't mix well. I panick, I don't know what to say, how to answer. I'm not able to interact.
My father has been wondering what was wrong for a long time. I'd presumed that I'm fine. I knew there was something different, hell my 14 year old sister is more advanced in ways, but I didn't know what.
My dad heard a radio show about Aspies, where they talked about themselves and their experiences and he said that he recognised me. It described me perfectly. So he did some research and approached me. Needless to say I was dismissive. But I looked it up to humour him and was shocked. I've done a LOT of research into this. I'm almost certain I'm an aspie. I'm waiting for an official diagnosis. But I've done online tests, read information. My new obsession with this means I've spent hours reading articles and things.
I'm pretty certain I have Aspergers and was never diagnosed.
Social situations have always been a struggle. I just don't understand how to mix with people. How to talk, make conversation, what to say. I really can't hold a conversation and hate having to mix. I've always been that way and have never had many friends.
I have always been sensitive to sound. When I was small loud noises such as a vacuum or lawn mower would make me scream and clamp my hands over my ears. I still hate them. Loud noises scare me. And the sound of chewing. I can't explain it, but it makes me angry and panicky.
And my obsessions and routines.
I'm 27, and have been to university, but still haven't a proper job. I mess up every interview as i don't mix well. I panick, I don't know what to say, how to answer. I'm not able to interact.
My father has been wondering what was wrong for a long time. I'd presumed that I'm fine. I knew there was something different, hell my 14 year old sister is more advanced in ways, but I didn't know what.
My dad heard a radio show about Aspies, where they talked about themselves and their experiences and he said that he recognised me. It described me perfectly. So he did some research and approached me. Needless to say I was dismissive. But I looked it up to humour him and was shocked. I've done a LOT of research into this. I'm almost certain I'm an aspie. I'm waiting for an official diagnosis. But I've done online tests, read information. My new obsession with this means I've spent hours reading articles and things.
I'm pretty certain I have Aspergers and was never diagnosed.
