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Hi from New Orleans, LA

Jasper FIelds

Jasper FIelds

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Hi. I'm 45 and new to all this. I've been poking around this site since last Tuesday, when I was officially diagnosed with high functioning autism and major depression. I've been in therapy for years for trauma related stuff and my biggest issues (I thought) were dissociation and anxiety. Now things just got much more complex, yet much clearer. The Psychiatrist put it this way, I have behaviors/ways-of-thinking related to my autism that are made more extreme when I experience conflict/fear/anxiety. When I check-out in the extreme I repeat words, wring hands, hear words but don't process them, go mute, basically a total meltdown.

I'm going through the gamut of emotions like: relief... "Wow, I'm not a robot/alien", fear... "What does all this mean", anger... "So this is permanent?", and wonder... "So that's why I (fill in the blank)"

There are no support groups in New Orleans for adults or people I know that would really get this from experience. So here is where I'll come, hoping to find some knowledge and kinship.

Best,
JF
 
Welcome Jasper. You will certainly find kinship and knowledge here, AC has become my port of choice. Look forward to hearing more about you when you settle in.

Have fun!
 
Hi, Jasper. Hope you enjoy the forum. There's lots of great people here who can answer questions you may have. Welcome!
 
Welcome aboard :)
It is a tough road to travel after diagnosis. I was diagnosed 9 months ago at age 33 and it has been a wild ride of ups and downs. Things are finally starting to settle down inside of me. Having a wonderful and friendly website like this had been my saving grace. This IS my support group where I find kindred spirits, understanding, and compassion. I hope you can find the same help and comradery here that I have.
Best wishes.
 
Welcome Jasper :)

It sounds like you are going through some changes; which is quite normal, and healthy. Many of us here (including myself) have felt that finding this place, has been much like finding our sanity. Clarity can ease some of our anxieties. You'll probably find that you can find many like-minded individuals. It can help you to feel more confident in who you are.

Be sure to visit our resources section (for books, web links, etc.): Autism & Asperger's Resources | AspiesCentral.com

I would also like to recommend this book to you; as I do with many of our female members: Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome | AspiesCentral.com
 
Thank you everyone! It's great to hear from people. And Vanilla - thank you for the book recommendation. I'm reading like mad trying to learn what fits and doesn't for me.

Best wishes
 
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