Moby75

I am a qualified counsellor also doing a psychology degree and have a couple of other qualifications as well. I also have asperges and would be happy to help out with anything. Moby.

Hi I have asperges and dyspraxia and I absolutely love dancing. If I could I would dance all day. I have been told I am really good and would love to be a professional dancer. Don't know if this helps answer your question. I suppose everyone is different even with asperges. Moby.

Hi thanks for your advice. Yes my friends and tutors know I am asperges.

Hi mt McKinley. I am struggling with my diagnosis and I feel very low and withdrawn at the moment. Even though I have got people around me I feel very alone and as though I am in a world where no one understands me.

Hi Why is it that I feel like a social outcast in university. I have a great friend who was diagnosed with ADHD and encouraged me to see a psychologist as I knew I have always felt different and I have struggled all my life. Off I went and came back with a diagnosis of high functioning asperges. It certainly explained everything and turned a light on in my head so everything made sense. Since my diagnosis 2 other women have joined our group who are fantastic so there is now 4 of us who socialise together in between lectures, however I have now distanced myself. I hardly talk to my mate any more I go off for a walk on my own at lunch and have put huge Barriers up and have made myself socially isolated. I can't cope with the group of 4 now I was happier with just the 2 of us. My tutors have even started asking if all is ok. Has anyone got any advice. Sorry for the ramble.

Thank you. I have started taking it today so hope I get on ok.

Hi I have just been prescribed citalipram and wondered if anyone has had any experience of this medication. It is supposed to help with my anxiety.

Hi Robert Yes after being a single parent for 7 years I remarried last year to a wonderful man who is reading all about aspergers at the moment in order to gain a better understanding so he can support me with any difficulties. He is very tactile and loving which has helped me. I feel as though the responsibility of being a mother is overwheming sometimes as I think I struggle with the responsibility of functioning within myself and that takes time and effort. I suspect I became a bit of a control freak in my single years so it would probably help if I could share some of the parenting responsibility with my husband and then maybe I wouldnt feel so overwhelmed. I have only just worked that out whilst writing this. They do say it's good to talk. I think I need to have a chat with my husband this evening and maybe talk about it. He does suggest I deligate but I am always reluctant to do so. Thanks Robert.

Hi Robert I can find it difficult sometimes to keep myself on an even keel each day and sometimes it is so hard to keep up with the demands of my children when keeping my head in a good space takes a lot of effort. I sometimes think if I had been diagnosed in my teens I would think twice about having children. I find it difficult to play with them and to give kisses and hugs especially if I am having a bad day, sometimes I just want to be on my own but it's difficult when you have children to do this. Moby.

Hi there I just wondered if there is anyone out there who find it difficult being a parent whilst living with aspergers?

Hi Bryce I think what you are doing is fantastic. I am 36 and only just been diagnosed with asperges and feel the same as you. I really wish I didn't have it. I am currently on a 3 year Bsc in psychology and my goal is to work within the asperges field as you are to research and support people with asperges. Hopefully if and when I graduate I will be more accepting and knowledgable of this condition within myself In order to be of help to others. Good luck.