Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello,
I'm 34, male, engineer
I've only started to look into my mental health when my marriage is falling apart for only a few years back. My wife is American and we currently live in Thailand. Both me and her had abusive childhood in different ways and we started to impulsive act like our abusers when tension gets high.
I have not been formally diagnosed yet but my therapist and others who knew me for a long time confirmed certain traits and difficulties as there are hardly resources for adult autism, even doctors and psychiatrists said that it's impossible for a functioning adult to have autism. My therapist is a trauma specialist and he said his observations points out as high functioning autism.
I'm interested in improving emotional communication, becoming a good listener, and giver of emotional support.
Thank you,
Ninja
Hello! Welcome to the community :) I hope you enjoy your time here.
Thank you! I'm having quite a good time here, feeling less alone.
Ninjamelody said:feeling less alone.
That's great to hear. I feel the same in that respect. There are intelligent and supportive people on here. The transparency helps me understand more about myself, others and feel more validated because I am an open and honest person.