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FreedomIsCostly
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23 Mar 2015, 9:23 am

Hello everyone. I am brand new to the forum but have been lingering around here for about a year or so. I will warn you, however, I am not very familiar about the rules exactly but will try my best. I feel very scatter brained right now but have been dying to post about my life to someone...anyone, as most (as in in all) doctors & psychologists have never fully understood me. But who am I to say, I am bad at reading their feedback of my symptoms. 8O

I am NOT diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome, or any disorder on the Autism Spectrum, but have been diagnosed with Depression & Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, & Social Anxiety Disorder. Not all at once, just through out the course of my young life. I have seen many certified specialists (shrinks), and most have told me I am not "crazy", just an anxious young adult. My anxiety is an understatement that many of you guys can relate with.

To be honest, after many years of looking for a diagnoses, the internet has led me to believe I am proudly an Aspie. Yes I know self diagnoses is wrong, and can be dangerous...but what do you do when NO ONE can give you a firm answer. I have put many, and I mean many hours into the research of Asperger's Syndrome. Through my research, compared to my actions (eye gaze, mono tone speech, lack of eye contact...etc) thoughts, and emotions, I firmly believe I have hit the bull's eye on my "differences".

I have taken many online quizzes and many have clearly pointed out to Asperger's as a possibility. Again, I know only a specialists can confirm the questionable, I am here to finally meet new people and have fun regardless of ANY LABEL. Yes, I hold a job, have my own apartment, but that does not mean I do not suffer.

I am sorry if my self diagnoses angers anyone, I am here for help and support. BTW, my mom is Autistic too, diagnosed.

I have many stories (and I mean some really good ones), feel free to ask. I am experienced in the field of accidently getting chased by the police to accidently withdrawing from many prescribed medications. I feel I can help someone.

To the mods, how do I change my username, for some reason I did not choose FreedomIsCostly, in fact that handle is from another popular forum. If I did, damn Ativan, I would like to change. I would hate to steal someone's username. :twisted: That is a little embarrassing. I thought I put my normal handle, SScammer2010. No wonder my troubles of logging in, eh?



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23 Mar 2015, 9:26 am

I wouldn't be surprised if half the people here are "self-diagnosed." Don't concern yourself with that.

Welcome!



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23 Mar 2015, 4:21 pm

Hey FreedomIsCostly welcome. :sunny:


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24 Mar 2015, 8:10 pm

Self-diagnosis happens. It's many people's first step on the path to self-discovery!

Welcome to WP. Hopefully you find a supportive community in here!


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FreedomIsCostly
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13 Apr 2015, 9:04 am

Thanks for the welcomes. I am very glad to hear that self diagnosing is the first step to recovery. I think I am going to make a doc appointment today for an evaluation. In the past I was very misdiagnosed, but I didn't even know what I needed, so how could have they helped, you know?

Medications work but I, now, try to avoid like the plague unless I go through these..."meltdowns"? What helped and what kinds of therapy has helped you guys, and gals, to feel whole and alive again. My lack of confidence and self esteem really hurts in life. I suffer socially very badly, but I try.

Also, if the meds helped, which ones and with what adjunct therapy. Just looking for suggestions. Thanks guys



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13 Apr 2015, 1:01 pm

hey there!

Im a new Aspie, undiagnosed but it has been confirmed by psychologist so i am just waiting for the appointment for my diagnosis to be complete.

I wouldn't worry about 'self-diagnosing' because if it wasn't for my research into the syndrome and believing i had it, i wouldn't of taken the leap to the doctors to be referred. regarding the online quiz, during my consultation with the psychologist, he asked me to take the test and i got 37 which is fairly high, although its should not be taken as a diagnosis, the psychologist said it did go along with the way i acted and spoke about myself so the score was accurate. He then asked a very close friend of my to take the test on my behalf, she scored 42 for me which means i show more signs than i feel. GREAT! Haha.

Im happy to talk to you about taking the leap to ask the doctors to have a diagnosis or compare traits ect
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13 Apr 2015, 5:35 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!


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