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Gracey

Gracey

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Hello
Not really sure what to write. I guess I'm here because I'm not doing so well.
Despite my best intentions I just seem to p*ss people off on forums or the conversation goes somewhere weird? (Forums being an alternative to real time social situations - they're probably worse)
I suspect rather than have any formal diagnosis. I've done numerous online Aspie quizzes, all giving similar results and wonder where the hell do I go from here?
I really am struggling. :\
Anyway, Good afternoon, I'm Gracey :)
 
Hi. I don't think whether you have a formal diagnosis matters. You are here cos it's a fit for you and that's enough. I hope you have better luck on this forum and find some answers. I've found it really helpful and even felt encouraged to seek formal diagnosis for my own peace of mind. Head up and keep positive thoughts. :)
 
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Hi Gracie,

Same here, joined yesterday and that's what I'm asking myself.
Saying that there's a hell of a lot of posts on here that are helping me understand what I do, or at least seeing that I'm not the only one doing these things.
 
Welcome! I joined recently as well. You're the first I've welcomed here. :-)
I doubt I've been here a week. Haha
Social situations are really tough for me as well, but everyone I've interacted with in this forum is as sweet as can be.
 
Welcome :)

I suppose where to go next would be to decide whether you'd want to go through with formal diagnosis.
 
Welcome Gracey, step one is self awareness and learning what that means, I think you'll find that people on here are very supportive.
 
join the club IM hated by a few people in the street where i live, IVE peed off people on this forum i think the fact that i HAVENT slept properly for 10 years makes being rational hard .try to censor my thoughts before they get to my mouth
IM in my mid to late forties and was diagnosed at 45- so its still a bombshell
i still fight like a lion everyday !
talking is very good, better here as a lot of members are constantly trying to solve the mystery -what do people mean!!!!!!!!:-)
Gracey said:
Hello
Not really sure what to write. I guess I'm here because I'm not doing so well.
Despite my best intentions I just seem to p*ss people off on forums or the conversation goes somewhere weird? (Forums being an alternative to real time social situations - they're probably worse)
I suspect rather than have any formal diagnosis. I've done numerous online Aspie quizzes, all giving similar results and wonder where the hell do I go from here?
I really am struggling. :\
Anyway, Good afternoon, I'm Gracey :)
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Welcome to AC Gracey!

Well...this forum will be different. Here we always listen and we always help. We're all in this together! I've found this to be the best forum on the planet, hands down. So many people I have lots in common with and I used to think I was completely alone. I piss people off all the time in real life and I'm glad that there are still some out there who appreciate me. I have terrible social skills.

I've struggled for years and have too wondered where I'm headed. Who am I, what's my purpose in life? Why am I the way I am when everyone around me is "normal"? I finally decided to see a professional because I found it impossible to deal with my problems on my own, and frankly I'm tired of all the anxiety, loneliness, social awkwardness and anger. No matter how hard I've tried to self-improve, I always regressed. In any case I too am not formally diagnosed and my psychologist says that I don't need a diagnosis; he's helping me manage my Asperger's so that I worry a lot less and am able to fit better into society.
 
Thank You Tyrantus1212.
I am just about to start some therapy. (fingers crossed this will be helpful)
I haven't been on the site for very long at all and am still finding my way around but hope that I have finally found my tribe/ my species/ my people. (it's starting to feel that way)

I have obsessed and gone to extremes with research and self help, specifically in the area of the fear response and anxiety but regress often and am convinced I'm missing a piece of my bigger puzzle.
My OCD is something I'm hoping me and my therapist can look at together because it's complex and I don't know where to start.

I don't think I will need a formal diagnosis at the moment. I've gotten this far without a label or restrictions. An understanding and coping techniques to help me manage from here onwards would be wonderful.
Thanks again for your message.
 
Gracey said:
Thank You Tyrantus1212.
I am just about to start some therapy. (fingers crossed this will be helpful)
I haven't been on the site for very long at all and am still finding my way around but hope that I have finally found my tribe/ my species/ my people. (it's starting to feel that way)

I have obsessed and gone to extremes with research and self help, specifically in the area of the fear response and anxiety but regress often and am convinced I'm missing a piece of my bigger puzzle.
My OCD is something I'm hoping me and my therapist can look at together because it's complex and I don't know where to start.

I don't think I will need a formal diagnosis at the moment. I've gotten this far without a label or restrictions. An understanding and coping techniques to help me manage from here onwards would be wonderful.
Thanks again for your message.
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what county in England are you in as i need a therapist the nhs DONT give very much
 
Welcome! (I know, how original of me...) Hope you find some relief from your stress here. Lots of kindred souls and shared stories here. This is a place where I get to laugh at the absurdity of my everyday struggles, because I'm not alone. It's fun, but also tremendously valuable. I hope you'll have the same experience!
 
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