Hi, hello

[psychotopsy]

I have already posted a couple of things on this forum but I haven't introduced myself.
So hi. Let me introduce myself. I'm Jake and I like to drink coffee a lot and I enjoy rainy days. I'm aspiring to be a scientist (in the field of astrochemistry probably). And I'm new to the whole Asperger's thing but I have learned quite a lot in the short time period that I have been aware of the high probability of me having it and I'm ready to learn more. I have been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety but not yet with asperger's because I haven't had time to seek professional opinion on it. Nevertheless, I am quite sure I have asperger's. As soon as I started researching it, everything started making sense. For the first time, I could see a reason for why I am the way I am. It has been liberating but also a bit scary so far. In a way, I feel relief because I now know that I am not a freak or a weirdo and most importantly, I am not broken. But also, finding out something that significant can be a bit scary since it's so new and unfamiliar. What was your reaction to first finding out you had asperger's/autism? Feel free to share your experiences.

 

[Shalott]

Be very welcome, psychotopsy!
Not a big fan of caffeine: I get in what I call "owl mode" haha.
Talking about you considering having AS, don't get too obsessed. As Aspies have certain characteristics you may found in any NT, that's why you may think some fit you. But I understand you, the same as is happening to you is happening to me: the more I read about the issue, the more I find reflected in me (I haven't been diagnosed, though).
If you feel you need it, get some diagnosis from a professional.

Anyway, I hope to see you around!

 

[royinpink]

I have already posted a couple of things on this forum but I haven't introduced myself.
So hi. Let me introduce myself. I'm Jake and I like to drink coffee a lot and I enjoy rainy days. I'm aspiring to be a scientist (in the field of astrochemistry probably). And I'm new to the whole Asperger's thing but I have learned quite a lot in the short time period that I have been aware of the high probability of me having it and I'm ready to learn more. I have been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety but not yet with asperger's because I haven't had time to seek professional opinion on it. Nevertheless, I am quite sure I have asperger's. As soon as I started researching it, everything started making sense. For the first time, I could see a reason for why I am the way I am. It has been liberating but also a bit scary so far. In a way, I feel relief because I now know that I am not a freak or a weirdo and most importantly, I am not broken. But also, finding out something that significant can be a bit scary since it's so new and unfamiliar. What was your reaction to first finding out you had asperger's/autism? Feel free to share your experiences.

Hello and welcome! Astrochemistry, huh? Pretty cool.

My reaction...I mean, I guess I was totally overwhelmed and freaked out. But I wasn't very aware of that, since I'm not normally very aware of my emotions. What I was aware of was obsessing over it and researching everything I could get my hands on. I think the anxiety increased as I attempted to get a real diagnosis...at first it was just like, "Whoah, that's totally me!" And after my second (more successful) diagnosis attempt, I was finally at a point where I could be confident with it and stop blaming myself for all those differences. That all took about a year.

 

[Tom]

Caffeine.

Astrochemist ? Idk... If you ever saw the movie The Green Slime the astrochemist... well he's at a better place anyway.

Welcome!

 

[qwerty]

Hi *waves*
Welcome aboard, I am new here too, i am sure you will enjoy being part of the community

 

[Rocco]

Welcome to the community. I enjoy rainy days my own self