Hello everyone,
I'm Dan, 30, and I wanted to know a little more about individuals with Asperger's and whether they're more adept at spotting Asperger's or Autistic Traits in others?
I recently had a short lived relationship with a young lady who had Asperger's. I admit it was my first experience of Asperger's and accept I'm very ignorant of the topic. This relationship lasted around four months but to my surprise within just a few weeks she was very adamant I had it too. This put me into a rapid mood change (something I've always done, but never really realized) which made me ignore the rest of the conversion. Ultimately it was my ignorant mood swings that led to the termination of our relationship.
It's weighed on my mind and the more I look into it the more I start to see her point. It would explain a lot of my issues I've struggled with over the past 15 years; everything from my overdosing, to failed relationships, the depression and anxiety among a lot of other things. I certainly differ from her; for instance she shows very little empathy and likes to plan waaaay in advanced, whereas I am very empathetic and prefer to plan a week ahead (So I have time to deal with the anxiety, but failing that it's just short enough that 'something came up' is believable.) Again, I accept how ignorant I was and have since learned everyone has a unique set of difficulties.
Is it worth me talking to a GP, or am I maybe looking to deep into something she said?
I'm happy to go into further details on habits and past events in my life should it help. Right now it's just driving me a little crazy.
Thanks,
Dan
