Truck
Well-Known Member
Firstly I think I should say I haven't been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. However, I have two sons that have and I've taken several online tests that all agree I probably am. So, I think it's pretty likely I'm an aspie.
I've been doing some research and I've found a lot of information about what Aspergers is, but almost nothing about how people that have it deal with it. That's what I'm hoping to find out here, strategies for living with Aspergers. And I may be able to offer advice to others with strategies I've discovered.
I have been diagnosed dyslexic. I didn't finish high school because they kept putting me in classes teaching things I already knew and I felt it was a waste of time. I wanted to learn new things. So, I left and started learning on my own. I became obsessed with documentaries on Public Television. Psychics, chemistry, biology, technology, any and everything. I was starving for information. But, I have very little formal education. This particular obsession continues.
A few years ago I wanted to improve my social/dating skills and discovered the pickup community. It did wonders for my ability to meet and chat up women, but nothing to help with actual relationships. I find long term sexual relationships tedious and frustrating and I have no idea what love is. The only thing I do know is it's NOT like in the movies. I've had anger issues and gone through anger therapy.
I've always felt most comfortable in confined spaces. I prefer tiny apartments to spacious houses and am currently planning to retire and live in a van when I can afford to. I don't know if other aspies also have a preference for small spaces, but I'm curious to find out because most people look at me like I'm from another planet when I talk about it. Maybe it's just my personal obsession.
At any rate, I'm glad I've found this forum and hope I'll be an asset to it.
I've been doing some research and I've found a lot of information about what Aspergers is, but almost nothing about how people that have it deal with it. That's what I'm hoping to find out here, strategies for living with Aspergers. And I may be able to offer advice to others with strategies I've discovered.
I have been diagnosed dyslexic. I didn't finish high school because they kept putting me in classes teaching things I already knew and I felt it was a waste of time. I wanted to learn new things. So, I left and started learning on my own. I became obsessed with documentaries on Public Television. Psychics, chemistry, biology, technology, any and everything. I was starving for information. But, I have very little formal education. This particular obsession continues.
A few years ago I wanted to improve my social/dating skills and discovered the pickup community. It did wonders for my ability to meet and chat up women, but nothing to help with actual relationships. I find long term sexual relationships tedious and frustrating and I have no idea what love is. The only thing I do know is it's NOT like in the movies. I've had anger issues and gone through anger therapy.
I've always felt most comfortable in confined spaces. I prefer tiny apartments to spacious houses and am currently planning to retire and live in a van when I can afford to. I don't know if other aspies also have a preference for small spaces, but I'm curious to find out because most people look at me like I'm from another planet when I talk about it. Maybe it's just my personal obsession.
At any rate, I'm glad I've found this forum and hope I'll be an asset to it.
