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Aspergers, and loving it!

Profsparks

Hi All

I got my diagnosis about ten years ago when I was about 50, as a result of taking my daughter (eight years old at the time) for her assessment.

I was confused, depressed, and sometimes inexplicably angry and lonely, even though I was married.

Her results fitted my experiences so closely that I applied for a test myself. My whole childhood and adolescence suddenly made sense!

I became at peace with who I am, and have no qualms with being unsociable (NOT ANTIsocial, I don't mind being in groups so long as I'm not called on to contribute).

My daughter, who is now at college, wears her ASD as a form of Super Power, and is defiantly unapologetic.

I went through my own personal Hell, but if I hadn't, then I wouldn't be where I am now.

I wouldn't want to change anything about who I am now (except, perhaps, being able to dance...), and I count myself as one of the lucky ones.

Cheers

Steve

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  • I can dance if I know the steps. Never liked discos as you are supposed to find your own steps. Try ceroc; it's easy to learn the basics and it's adaptable to different kinds of popular music.

    Well, after my diagnosis I realized it's not the only reason I don't like discos. Salsa parties are ok, but I wish they were earlier in the day.

    I had the assessment in 2024, and I'm in my 50s. I'm not always sure it was a good idea to get it though. I seem to be more acutely aware that I'm supposed to be a bit 'different'. Never thought about that before. 

  • in reply to mavu

    I view my 'differences' as a blessing. I have no interest in (and therefore I'm never involved in heated discussions about) football, rugby, soaps, daytime telly, Fakebook, Instawhatever, and all the other vaccous passtimes 'normal' people indulge in. More fool them!

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