Hello everyone

[Ben Dollery]

Hi. I've just joined this forum.

I was officially diagnosed with Asperger's when I was 6 years old back in 1997 (I'm almost 25 now). I am very pleased to be on here and I'm grateful that this forum is here, as I feel it will help me understand the way I am much more. I've often struggled to understand why I think the way I do and have all sorts of interesting feelings and emotions that I can't explain and don't know what triggers them. I find it hard and frustrating.

I try to enjoy life as much as I can, but I'm not as happy as I could or probably should be, which is the main reason for me joining this forum. I have a lot of dislike for myself, which I find really distressing, as I find it hard to accept who I am and the way I am, even though my family and people around me tell me that there is no need for me to feel like this. I have a lot of unpleasant thoughts about myself.

Just to give you a bit more information about me. I'm a very keen petrolhead who loves cars and motorsport. I also really like listening to music, comedy, I enjoy reading (although not all the time) and I'm also quite interested in the paranormal.

I very much look forward to becoming part of this forum.

Many thanks. Ben.

 

[Mia]

Welcome to Aspies Central Ben, you sound like you'll fit right in. There are a few petrolheads here already, that I can't say I approve of (kidding) you should get along just fine. Mia

 

[Elemental]

Welcome to our community Ben Dollery Feeling bad or anxious about ourselves can often be our default setting, sadly, so being on this site & reading about / mixing with others who are in similar situations & whom face similar challenges is really helpful in re-educating ourselves to know & understand: We are equally valid & great people!!

 

[Lavaiso]

Hi! [emoji2] I'm new here too. Just joined yesterday.

 

[Nitro]

Welcome, we're very pleased to have you here!!! Mia is right, there are a few petrolheads here already. You'll no doubt bump into Nitro; I think he's our master petrolhead. I also enjoy motorsports myself. In the mean time, browse around, meet the gang, and make some friends along the way.

Welcome aboard! Did I hear my name? I bleed Chevrolet orange,sweat gasoline,have nitromethane and methanol on my breath,and will race for food

 

[Nitro]

Welcome to Aspies Central Ben, you sound like you'll fit right in. There are a few petrolheads here already, that I can't say I approve of (kidding) you should get along just fine. Mia

 

[Tom]

Welcome to AC.