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newbie aspergirl and ADD

KeanoLulu

Hello,

I'm new to the site and autism. I've recently been diagnosed with aspergers and ADD.

I'm female, 41 and a PhD researcher.

I think I'm kind of ok about it all - it makes a lot of sense, and I've starting 'coming out' to peeps. This is quite weird.

Definitely got a feeling that I'm on a voyage of discovery...

Special interests include my research, my motorbike and my dog....and the apocalypse.  (in an atheist way)

best wishes to everyone,
Lulu

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  • Part of my problem is once I know I've done something right or very good, I automatically try too hard. It's kind of like one step forwards and two back :) It's something I'm trying very hard to work out. I just keep thinking about something one of my professors said at my undergrad graduation, "She's got the skills, she can do it". For a professional historian to say that about me was very flattering. I've got a bit of a persecution thing, I always think people are out to get me, mainly because I didn't really look at people as being helpful. My experience of people before uni wasn't exactly positive. However, my last meeting was such an eye opener because I had been having a few problems and my supervisor was just great.

    At times I do find it a bit overwhelming, but I'm hoping I will qualify for a DSA and a mentor. I think that would be an awesome help. At the moment though, it's great to be able to speak to like-minded people about their experiences. This has also been an eye opener. It's comforting to hear that I'm not alone and other people have been going through similar issues. Makes everything less scary.

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  • Part of my problem is once I know I've done something right or very good, I automatically try too hard. It's kind of like one step forwards and two back :) It's something I'm trying very hard to work out. I just keep thinking about something one of my professors said at my undergrad graduation, "She's got the skills, she can do it". For a professional historian to say that about me was very flattering. I've got a bit of a persecution thing, I always think people are out to get me, mainly because I didn't really look at people as being helpful. My experience of people before uni wasn't exactly positive. However, my last meeting was such an eye opener because I had been having a few problems and my supervisor was just great.

    At times I do find it a bit overwhelming, but I'm hoping I will qualify for a DSA and a mentor. I think that would be an awesome help. At the moment though, it's great to be able to speak to like-minded people about their experiences. This has also been an eye opener. It's comforting to hear that I'm not alone and other people have been going through similar issues. Makes everything less scary.

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