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skate1995

skate1995

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Hello everyone, my name is Chris and i am 19 years old. I am a shy person. I have been diagnosed 2 years ago with paranoid schizophrenia. But now i am starting to think i might have asperger's syndrome. When i am at home, i am more relaxed. Sometimes its hard for me to make eye contact when i talk to people. I get a lot of anxiety when i go out and its hard for me to make friends and socialize. I start to notice that i tend to zone out a lot when someone is talking to me. Sometimes i disorganize my speech when i am talking to someone. When i really want to say something sometimes i start to say it differently and it didn't come out as right. Sometimes i am sensitive to sound but it just really depends if i like the music or not. Also when someone stares at me and if i try to stare at them it feels awkward unless they talk or i talk. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think i have asperger's syndrome? Should i see a doctor to get examined again?

Other than that, everything else is ok i guess.. I like all types of music(rap,hip hop,rock,metal,dub step,drum and bass). I like really cool art. I like to watch movies, tv shows, anime, news, sports(NBA and Boxing). I am obsessed with 3 things: 1. Shaving.. I have to shave all the time like almost everyday because i am self conscious of my looks. 2. Cologne. I like to smell good all the time :).. 3. I am obsessed with this game called Soldier Front and Counter-Strike: Source, I get really into it.. I am very passionate about skateboarding(I have been skateboarding since i was 9 years old). I only have one video of me skating awhile back so ill post it on here :) I want to try new things like digital photography, cinematic techniques, compose music, and write songs for people.
 
Hi Chris, welcome to the world of AC.

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Hey Chris!
I think it's natural for people to question things that they are diagnosed with from time to time- particularly if they received a diagnosis as a child or teenager and things in their lives start to change.

My advice would be to maybe get to know some people here, see if your experiences seem similar or if you can relate but also what kind of input they can offer.

Ultimately if you feel the diagnosis you currently have doesn't accurately account for the things you experience it would be worthy of further investigation regardless of what may be going on. To aid in this, it would be good if you have an established relationship with a counselor, therapist or other professional so they can help differentiate between some of the overlapping symptoms.

I think this is a pretty great group of people and I bet it'll help you figure some things out for yourself so you can decide whether or not to pursue reevaluation.

Nice to meet you :]

Laz
 
SignOfLazarus said:
Hey Chris!
I think it's natural for people to question things that they are diagnosed with from time to time- particularly if they received a diagnosis as a child or teenager and things in their lives start to change.

My advice would be to maybe get to know some people here, see if your experiences seem similar or if you can relate but also what kind of input they can offer.

Ultimately if you feel the diagnosis you currently have doesn't accurately account for the things you experience it would be worthy of further investigation regardless of what may be going on. To aid in this, it would be good if you have an established relationship with a counselor, therapist or other professional so they can help differentiate between some of the overlapping symptoms.

I think this is a pretty great group of people and I bet it'll help you figure some things out for yourself so you can decide whether or not to pursue reevaluation.

Nice to meet you :]

Laz
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nice to meet you too laz :) Yes i agree with you, and thanks for the advice i will try that :) I also wonder if my psychiatrist diagnosed me the wrong way but it doesnt hurt to go back. I used to see a counselor and a therapist but i moved to a new location far away from them so i will have to find another one
 
Hey Skate, its a greeting in Tamarian. I'm a bit of a Trek head and science geek.

Live long and prosper !!
 
I can't give you a diagnosis or tell you whether to seek another one, but know that you are welcome here! :)

wyv
 
Welcome to AC.

If you want to know more about Aspergers, and whether you fit, I highly recommend Tony Attwood's 'The complete Guide to Aspergers'.

As an aside, shaving once a day is not obsessive. Even twice a day is ok if you have fast growing dark hair and are going out for the night. Three times a day might be obsessive.
 
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