Hello,
After educating myself on the subject of autism I have come to suspect that I have Asperger Syndrome.
Lately I have been trying to engage in more social activities, after moving to London only a few months ago. I meet people in different interest groups like humanists, science groups etc. Though I have managed to become closer to some of the people I have met, it has still been difficult and I spend most of my free time alone. After a failed attempt to ask someone out I realised that I had serious difficulty reading people's intentions and am often confused by people's behavior. I have a low income and also no idea on how to get a good diagnosis, but from what I have read so far, the description of children with Asperger is very similar to my own childhood experience. It is difficult for me to accept this now because I am Romanian and my family does not live here. Talking to them would be a challenge anyway as culturally psychological problems of any kind are viewed with suspicion where I am from and though my parents are very supportive I doubt they would understand without me being able to tell them about it with the opinion of a professional already in hand. I thought that by joining this website I could at least find more explanations.
That being said, now, for the first time in my life, I have an explanation for why I might be different. From what I have read there is a chance of a normal life and even romantic relationships.
Thank you for taking the time to know a little about me and all the others that may have these conditions. Your efforts are appreciated.