How well do you function?
By daeckardt
@daeckardt (6237)
United States
April 5, 2008 8:34am CST
Hi everyone,
I want to tell a little about my life. I always knew I was different, but I didn't know why. I was something of a loner, but I liked to be around people some of the time. I only found out in 2003 that I had asperger's syndrome and it was a real relief that I was not crazy and there was a reason for what I had been going through. I made it through college with much difficulty and now I am working on a PhD. This is not unusual for people like me from what I have read. Do you or someone you know live with this? I would like to know more people that I might have something in common with and if you need some kind of support, we can chat together here. Have a great day!!!
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2 responses
@Crystalxdr (443)
• China
7 Apr 08
Yes,it sounds really interesting!
You do not like to trap youself in crowd.But why?
Of course, there has something to do with your own characters.Your behaviors depend greatly on your character.I guess you are a withdrawn person,right? No judgement is avaible to say what is right for you.
You can conquer your weaknesses once you thought they are not benificial for you to get along with others.
Meanwhile,feel more confident and never consider whether you are attactive or not.
Talk what you want and be yourself all the time.
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I find that I like to be around people, but that it is hard to put myself into those situations most of the time. I agree that no one can say what's right for me but me. But I often find that what I thought was right turns out to not be right. I have come a long way over the last 20 years or so. The first time I went to college (in 1978) I believed it when I was told about "not being capable of being a leader". Now I find that the only reason that was true is because I believed what I was told. Now I know the only thing standing in my way is the fact that I have not tried. I do try to be myself and I guess that is one reason I try to stay away from my family.
@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
6 Apr 08
hello,
not sure what words i can use to this topic, i have never heard of it and even my husband who seems to be my walking wikipedea haha.
anyway, i can relate in same way coz i am a loner too, i dont like being around others and i dont feel at ease being interrogated or asked about my personal life (before i met my husband).
i think i am strange in some ways coz i know i was so bubbly when i was like a kid (till 5yo) i am very active and i love to socialize and even commended as one of the fast kids intellectually.
but after i found out bout my father's and having problems explaining it to others i shy away and just becomes a complete loner.
never open up with anybody till i met my husband and i am really happy that i am progressing coz he always stay there beside me and talks to me no matter how silly i may sound.
sorry, i dont know anybody who have this and i dont even know how to react coz i never heard of it.
it's very nice of you to open up and encourage others to talk about it and even welcome them.
that's very kind of you.
i hope you finish your PhD without difficulties like before.
i wish you all the best.
takecare!
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
6 Apr 08
Another way to describe this is "high functioning autism". Some people would tell me that it is not for real and that they are just trying to put a label on me, but when I read the information on the subject, it made a lot of sense. I am just starting the PhD and so far, so good. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
6 Apr 08
i have read part of it at wikipedia and i find it really interesting coz like i said i have never hear it before.
my friend who is working in NY is an occupational therapist and working with autistic kids and she told me that she is always amaze with them.
my husband have this thought that people who have autism in their blood is very gifted a living proof is Albert Einstein.
i think to those who have same situation like you or those who have autism they just need to work it out and see where they really excel and be the best on it.
our society is becoming more accepting to this and that is really great in my opinion coz i dont like human judging others because of what they lack.
anyway, you do great so dont worry!
takecare!
