Introduction

Hello.I am a middle-aged man and I now realise and accept that I have Aspergers.  I am self diagnosed (I hope that counts).  I will not be getting a medical diagnosis as I don’t see the point at my age.  

I have spent my entire life struggling to fit in with  little success.  I have never mentioned my newly realised Autism to anyone, and possibly never will.  I am terrified of the reaction.  I mask as much as possible, but struggle to keep it up sometimes.  Most people just think I’m weird. I at least have a job and am financially self sufficient, so I have survived.

I joined this community in the hope that I could offer some useful advice or comments.  I will do my best.