How many people know you have Aspergers?

[JuniperBug]

Five.

My parents (whom I don't associate with much) - They took it selfishly "Meh, I probably have that a little bit too". My mother even tried to get me to diagnose her with it was well.

My best friend overseas who didn't believe it could be true at first but eventually acted as though nothing had changed.

My pretty good work friend who said something like "We all have our journey and problems"

My partner (soon to be fiance) who shared my relief and now is unimaginably supportive and willing to learn and help me.

I'm considering telling another good work friend but I don't know how she'll take it or if I should say anything at all. Considering my responses so far (aside from my partner) I don't 100% see the benefit of telling more people. But I might do it anyway. >.< So conflicted about who to tell!

 

[Progster]

Not very many, I don't tell people unless they really need to know.
My mum and two of her friends, who might have told others.
My sister and her partner, my older brother and sisters.
My husband and his sister.
My GP and psychiatrist who diagnosed me (obviously), and one more psychiatrist.

 

[fuzz]

Other's think I'm lucid and imagine stuff. I guess that's a plus for me, I appear normal to them.

My diagnosing phychologist said I mask my aspergers very well and only those who live with me are likely to pick it up.

I want to let more people know I have it as I beleive it will help everyone long term. My fear is that most will not believe I have it. But I like your attitude that if they don't beleive it it's because they see me as normal.

I would want to let those I tell about it know what difficulties aspergers causes me and may cause them. And how they can help me cope. If they are good enough to accept my symptoms then I don't mind if they still see me as normal.

 

[karla]

My close family and 4 friends. I don´t usually tell, unless I feel very close with that person.