Hello!

[oakers]

Hi

 

I've been reading through the forum for a few weeks now and thought it was about time I plucked up the courage to make a post.

 

I have always thought I was 'weird' compared to most people I've come across in life and found that I tended to fit in with those that didn't fit what society deemed normal, metal bands etc. I'll occasionally get on really well with colleagues but more often than not I'd really just feel like the odd one out.

 

I had no idea why I was left feeling this way and put it down to many reasons, like not wanting children, not having a husband, the fact I photographed rock / metal bands whilst the day job was a medical secretary, being Australian and trying to fit in here... You name it and I've sat there and wondered if any of it could be a reason for, well, anything.

 

So anyway, long story short I saw a psychologist about something completely unrelated and was asked if I'd like to see someone who specialised in Aspergers as they thought I had it. A couple of weeks later and I got my diagnosis. This was in September so it's all very new and at 34 it was like a bolt from the blue, although if I'm honest not that much of a shock when I actually sat and thought about it.

 

Looking back I can see so many things that would now point to a diagnosis even from very early on in my childhood but of course, I'm just that bit too old to have been diagnosed as a child.

 

I'm relieved that I now know though as I don't have to feel 'weird' anymore and can finally start understanding more about what actually makes me tick

 

I'm impressed with the amount of support you guys all offer each other and have found it truly enlightening and have learnt so much already just from looking around these forums and various other websites. I look forward to spending some time around here

 

 

 

[raydon]

Hi Oakers,

 

It's good to hear you have a positive attitude after your diagnosis. I have always felt different but never knew why, it's very reassuring to know I'm not alone in this feeling. Finding people to "click" with is difficult, partly due to the rarity of the condition and partly to the communication issues`associated with it. I still enjoy heavy music and I'm 60+

 

Edited November 3, 2012 by raydon

[trekster]

Hi and welcome

 

Pleased you found your diagnosis a relief, hope you find some help and support both her and IRL.

 

Autism is quite common estimates of around 1 in 100.

[Linnet]

Hello and welcome. I'm sure you'll find you fit in here.

 

L x

[oakers]

Thanks for the welcome guys