Pugwash

Thank you for your responses... I have done an online test and it did suggest I may have Asperger's. Because I am a contractor though, I do not have Employee's rights which is why I would be reluctant to have an 'official' diagnosis... I do excel in certain situations that are well rehearsed such as job interviews.... up until they ask a personal question such as 'which football team do you support' at which point it goes a bit wrong! Also, not sure I'd know what to do with an 'official' diagnosis as I think it'll be easy to blame Asperger's for this and that and the suggestion is that there's nothing that could be done about it if I have it anyway! Still, it's bitter sweet as despite it being a real PITA in social situations, I don't think I would have done so well in my career without it!!!

Hi everyone. Thought I would join up as I have hsd my suspicions as to whether I have Aspergers or not. Not sure I want an official diagnosis as I don't want it to affect my career but I've put together so fors and againsts so let me know what you think... For hate small talk, can't read people, gullible, certain noises irritate me, need repitition/order, bore people to death with my in depth analysis of my favourite subjects, walk a bit funny, monotone voice, lose contact with friends easily, everything black and white, quite bright, often say the wrong thing... I expect there's more... Against I can just about hold down a relationship, I have a really good job, bright lights don't bother me, I can force myself to look people in the eye (well nose but it's close, I get irony... and I'm sure there's others too.... So what do you think? What else should I be looking for? TIA...