It all makes sense now!

[Bri]

I'm very excited to know that there is an entire community of people who know my struggle. I'm looking to chat and make some friends!

Currently I am self diagnosed but yesterday I actually opened up to my doctor about my strong suspicion. Just playing that waiting game now and hoping that she can find some specialist who can give me my diagnosis. It has been the most eye opening two weeks since I stumbled upon what aspergers in women is. Now I am at peace and I accept it, at first I felt like damaged goods. My whole life makes complete sense now.

A little about me -
My names Brianna, you can call me Bri!
I'm from New Hampshire, love animals, science and junk food.
I thought nursing school was my path but now I'm not so sure. So motivated but uninspired.
I seem to be on the crunchy granola side... I spend too much time at the SPCA and Saphora!!

 

[Rudy Schmidt]

Welcome to AC! I'm in a similar place. Always thought I was a bit weird and eccentric, until I learned about AS, and realised that I'm actually pretty normal, for an Aspie. I've only been here a few weeks, but I'm still finding out more and more every day.

Anyway, welcome.

 

[Ereth]

We're happy to have you here, Bri!

 

[Dwayne]

Hello Bri and welcome. I'm fairly new here myself and I had similar feelings when I first realized I have AS too.

 

[Nitro]

Welcome to AC Bri

 

[Bri]

Thank you everyone!

 

[Peace]

Yes, welcome home.
I will never forget the feeling of figuring out who you really are after a lifetime of struggle and mystery. It is like being set free!
I am glad to hear that you embrace your wonderful self and look forward to what your special gift can bring to this world. You are among friends here, or even family depending on how you look at it, but those who share what no others will never know or understand. We have something in common that makes us one, and although we all have differences, we are all here for the same reason.
Hi Bri

 

[Bri]

This is very heart warming for me! Thank you so much!! I definitely feel like I've been set free and now have a new sense of pride for who I am and I don't have to let my insecurities hold me back anymore! I understand my strengths and weaknesses now.

 

[2aspirin]

It can definitely be freeing. It can make one realize that we are a variety of human with some major strengths and contribution to society's history, advancement and stability. On good days, I think of us as like x-men mutants. ;-) On bad days, I feel like I am desperately missing a major sense and am stressed. But even in the bad days, I feel whole and not like a broken up list of disorders (ocd, eating disorders, sensory integration problems, adhd, etc etc). I stay away from psychologists or doctors who see me as a list of problems. I have a wry sense of humor and am actually pretty extroverted.

 

[jensen]

Hi. Welcome.

 

[Bri]

It can definitely be freeing. It can make one realize that we are a variety of human with some major strengths and contribution to society's history, advancement and stability. On good days, I think of us as like x-men mutants. ;-) On bad days, I feel like I am desperately missing a major sense and am stressed. But even in the bad days, I feel whole and not like a broken up list of disorders (ocd, eating disorders, sensory integration problems, adhd, etc etc). I stay away from psychologists or doctors who see me as a list of problems. I have a wry sense of humor and am actually pretty extroverted.

I agree! I'm usually having a bad day when I'm either overstimulated at work which causes me to think everyone's talking about me or when someone is trying to teach me something and I'm struggling with getting it. I hate feeling stupid. I also have been told I have dark humor or my jokes are to complex. Shy people think I'm quite outgoing, I think I can sense their shyness and it calms my nerves. When I meet someone with a strong outward personality I tend to get anxious and make a foooooool of myself.

 

[Bri]

Hi. Welcome.

Hiiiiiii

 

[Peace]

I generally make a fool of myself right off the bat. That way I have nothing left to fear I guess.

 

[jensen]

The "list of disorders" often come before ASD dx.

 

[Bri]

I generally make a fool of myself right off the bat. That way I have nothing left to fear I guess.

Once i do my goofy fake laugh I lose my audience! Or start picking at my nails. Or start talking too much about myself!!!! People (NTs) I can't help it! My awkwardness isn't contagious jeezzzz.

 

[Bri]

The "list of disorders" often come before ASD dx.

Yes! Mine started at 8. I was diagnosed with ADD but I couldn't follow through with my meds because they made me feel way to focused or "robotic". Then at 15 I was in anger management (but who wouldn't be with an alcoholic mama) then I tried out the ADD meds again at 17 but had to stop because I was never hungry and when a girl who is 5'8 is weighing in at 115lbs it a problem. I was just currently diagnosed with depression. Story. Of. My. Life.

 

[GoofKing]

Asperger's Syndrome to me is a like a Direct TV package deal, it comes with a few good things but like the companies package deals, it also comes with a lot of things you don't need or want ...

If anyone here has Direct TV or has ever used their services, they'd know that their packages comes with maybe fifty good channels with tons of filler channels their wasting their money on ...

 

[Peace]

Yes! Mine started at 8. I was diagnosed with ADD but I couldn't follow through with my meds because they made me feel way to focused or "robotic". Then at 15 I was in anger management (but who wouldn't be with an alcoholic mama) then I tried out the ADD meds again at 17 but had to stop because I was never hungry and when a girl who is 5'8 is weighing in at 115lbs it a problem. I was just currently diagnosed with depression. Story. Of. My. Life.

Anti depressants are Horrible! I can't even remember all of the things that are supposed to be wrong with me. Oddly enough, I've made it all of these years without medication. Hmmm......

 

[Bri]

Anti depressants are Horrible! I can't even all of the things thsat are supposed to be wrong with me. Oddly enough, I've made it all of these years without medication. Hmmm......

I feel like I've had a good and bad time with them so far. I definitely feel like I can talk to people a little easier but I've also seen that they make me more aggressive.

 

[Peace]

I'm very excited to know that there is an entire community of people who know my struggle. I'm looking to chat and make some friends!

Currently I am self diagnosed but yesterday I actually opened up to my doctor about my strong suspicion. Just playing that waiting game now and hoping that she can find some specialist who can give me my diagnosis. It has been the most eye opening two weeks since I stumbled upon what aspergers in women is. Now I am at peace and I accept it, at first I felt like damaged goods. My whole life makes complete sense now.

A little about me -
My names Brianna, you can call me Bri!
I'm from New Hampshire, love animals, science and junk food.
I thought nursing school was my path but now I'm not so sure. So motivated but uninspired.
I seem to be on the crunchy granola side... I spend too much time at the SPCA and Saphora!! View attachment 11844

I am wondering where this picture was taken. You say you are from New Hampshire, yet the drivers seat in this photo appears to be on the right side of the vehicle.