rgp08 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Hello all, I was recently diagnosed with ASD/Asperger's Syndrome. It was long overdue, and prompted by a "Meltdown" of nuclear proportions which resulted in me splitting up with my girlfriend. And as part of "coming to terms with" and "accepting" my diagnosis I was encouraged to sign up to an ASD forum. So whilst I am still fairly hostile to my diagnosis, and the idea of talking and being open about it - I suppose taking this first step towards getting use to it isn't all that bad, and better than doing nothing. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomar Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Hi rgp08 Welcome to the forum I use the word "diagnosis" but I don't like it. Everyone is different & for me, "diagnosis" was just a way of explaining the differences between me & Mr Average & not a way of labelling me as someone with something wrong with them. I have used that understanding to my advantage. Of course for many "diagnosis" can be the gateway to support if needed. I hope you find a new girlfriend soon. (or patch things up with the old one) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgp08 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Hi rgp08 Welcome to the forum I use the word "diagnosis" but I don't like it. Everyone is different & for me, "diagnosis" was just a way of explaining the differences between me & Mr Average & not a way of labelling me as someone with something wrong with them. I have used that understanding to my advantage. Of course for many "diagnosis" can be the gateway to support if needed. I hope you find a new girlfriend soon. (or patch things up with the old one) Hi, Tomar. Yeah I'm viewing it as an explanation, rather than a label or something which will define me. And so far that frame of mind is coming in useful, especially for getting a better understanding and perspective of certain things. Thanks for the reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites