Published on 12, July, 2020
hello im a 38 year old male, i have had aspergers syndrome since i was diagnosed at the age of 13...
i have extreme difficulties in socialising although im very intelectual i have no social skills and find conversing very difficult.
my name is david, im currently looking to make some friends who maybe like to exchange situation advice and maybe help me make some friends and hopefully help me progress in life?....
i have found life as an adult with aspergers to be very unwanting and unrewarding...
i seldom find anyone who knows what im going through or knows how to approach me or even offer support...
i would be very pleased with any advice on how to improve my life and maybe make some friends along the way..
thank you for reading and hope someone knows what im going through....
Don't worry, you are far from alone in finding meeting new people or being in group situations difficult. I avoid socialising as much as possible, it's so much hard work and so many people annoy me as well.
I was diagnosed as an adult, and it was such a Eureka moment when I first read about Asperger's as I'd never heard of it and I wondered why my life was so difficult and everyone was so hard to deal with. It's an incredible validation as well, because until you know, you always blame yourself and wonder why you don't fit anywhere or with anyone. Knowing you just have brain differences and that it's not your fault is tremendous.
Online chatting is a very good form of socialising for Aspies/auties as well because there is no pressure and you can exit communication whenever you want without standing there awkwardly wondering what the right moment is to say you are going and whether it is acceptable to do so.