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Hi, I'm Patrick!

Patrick

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Hello everybody. I'm Patrick and I just thought I'd sign up to hopefully spice up my social life a little bit. I am 26 years old (will be 27 next month) and have been on my own for exactly 4 years ago today. I take meds for my conditions(s) (or so the doctor says). I was diagnosed with Asperger's at about 13 or so when I was having major problems in school socially and now I think I (may have) grown out of it as I believe anything's possible and I don't think the attitude and options given by shrinks (ie you'll have this for live and there's nothing you can do about it so take these pills and shut up) is productive or helpful. I've been told I'm a very good conversationalist now (not to toot my own horn or anything) and have learned some things about body language that are crucial if you want to have a good social life.

Some of you are probably loners and that's quite alright as I am too in a way. I'd personally rather be with the right company for me over alone though (but alone over the wrong crowd obviously). My interests are business, gender, innovation, reading, writing, animals, sweet natured people, travel, the Lord Jesus Christ (not to shove it down anyones throat), honesty, the truth, world events and the various takes on them, and family and friends. Have a great day and know that you're fine people. I wish you well.
 
Hi, Patrick. :)

I think it's far more likely that you've adapted to social situations, as autism isn't exactly something we can "grow out of." But since you've been aware of your ASD for many years, you've no doubt learned how to interpret other people better, and socializing has become less difficult for you. And that's great!
 

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