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deadpanhead
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 Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: "Hi! I'm new" |
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Hi all. I'm new to the knowledge of my Aspieness and new to WP. As for the former, i found out whilst looking for answers for my son and got a dx a few weeks ago. While it is a relief to finally find out what the doodle is wrong with me, it is a frustration to try and re-figure and re-configure my life. It makes perfect sense as my life has been characterized by moments of brilliant success followed by years of crushing failure, followed by moments of brill... you get it. I have spent an incredible amount of time trying to figure myself out so i could fix myself with personality, iq and learning style tests, all to no avail. Yet i have still spent the last few weeks in denial. Can this really be the answer? Do i actually have the 'required' obsession traits? (Yes, i have been obsessing over whether or not i have obsessions.) I suppose i'm now in admittance.
So, my hope here on WP is to find answers from fellow Aspies to help me make the most of what i am for the benefit of this planet and to be that help in return. Thanks for being here. |
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deathchibi
anime freak of nature!!!!
Joined: Oct 17, 2007
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Location: earth
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deadpanhead
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:58 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | hi im deathchibi
nice to meet you.
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I shall rule the world with an iron spork!!!!
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DC, how about a titanium spork! You can buy them on thinkgeek (dot com). "I'm getteeng one!" |
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DarkOnister
Tufted Titmouse
Joined: May 21, 2008
Age: 18
Posts: 38
Location: England
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| Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, I'm DarkOnister.
Boy / 18 / England
I was diagnosed with AS when I was 5 or younger (before I started school).
There were a few complications because of it (discrimination), but I'm getting less of that from tutors now.
I'm into gaming and I like video editing which then brought me onto 3d animation and then 3d modelling which looks really cool.
My social life outside home is quite low, but I've got a reputation for being the first boy with AS to get through high school in my area without leaving because of trouble. I only really talk to people on teamspeak with a community called Teppe where I've spoken and played games with some unique individuals for over the past 4 years. |
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intheattic
Hummingbird
Joined: May 21, 2008
Posts: 24
Location: Sweden
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Hello!
I'm a 23 year old person (yada-ya, male) from Sweden, Europe.
I was recently re-diagnosed with ADHD and was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome as well. Apparently this was invisible during my early years. I hate being in between, you know? I was supposed to feel safer; knowing that what's wrong with me would place me somewhere. I still have the feeling I don't belong anywhere. Oh well, I'm just going through this life as it is and hopefully I'll be granted clarity in the afterlife. Whatever that is. No, no! I'm not a sad man. 
I failed school even though I learned faster and more than the average kids. Unless you attend, you're pretty much screwed in the real world anyway. I managed to get second highest grade in music, English, physical education and social studies with 25% presence.
I have a dream though, a dream of being able to study biology at a higher level.
I am currently working this out with my coach.
My so called “special interest” is music. I have played the guitar for a long time and I sing. I have just recently found out that I can play a lot of instruments “by heart” so to speak. I guess that’s pretty fun.
I’m quite sensitive to contact. I can shake hand with “important people” and from time to time hug my family but that’s about it.
As written in the previous post, my social life outside of my home is very low; pretty much on the verge of non-existent.
I can be “chatty” if I’d like to but I prefer being quiet which results in not meeting any new people.
There are no signs of any other psychological state, yet. |
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Tim_Tex
WP's Resident Simpsons and South Park Aficionado
Joined: Jul 03, 2004
Age: 28
Posts: 22430
Location: San Marcos, Texas
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 11:16 am Post subject: |
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| intheattic wrote: | Hello!
I'm a 23 year old person (yada-ya, male) from Sweden, Europe.
I was recently re-diagnosed with ADHD and was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome as well. Apparently this was invisible during my early years. I hate being in between, you know? I was supposed to feel safer; knowing that what's wrong with me would place me somewhere. I still have the feeling I don't belong anywhere. Oh well, I'm just going through this life as it is and hopefully I'll be granted clarity in the afterlife. Whatever that is. No, no! I'm not a sad man.
I failed school even though I learned faster and more than the average kids. Unless you attend, you're pretty much screwed in the real world anyway. I managed to get second highest grade in music, English, physical education and social studies with 25% presence.
I have a dream though, a dream of being able to study biology at a higher level.
I am currently working this out with my coach.
My so called “special interest” is music. I have played the guitar for a long time and I sing. I have just recently found out that I can play a lot of instruments “by heart” so to speak. I guess that’s pretty fun.
I’m quite sensitive to contact. I can shake hand with “important people” and from time to time hug my family but that’s about it.
As written in the previous post, my social life outside of my home is very low; pretty much on the verge of non-existent.
I can be “chatty” if I’d like to but I prefer being quiet which results in not meeting any new people.
There are no signs of any other psychological state, yet. |
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docgeorge
Emu Egg
Joined: Apr 22, 2008
Posts: 4
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| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hi everyone. I'm in my 50's and live in Tucson, AZ. I am recently self-diagnosed; the reasons it took so long would take too much space but suffice it to say that 1) I'm medically trained and used to "acting professional" and 2) I've been long treated for depression and anxiety. These two factors have served to obfuscate my twisty-turny interior life until just a year ago, when the obvious finally smacked me in the head with sufficient force to get my attention. I have tried to get an evaluation but the center I went to refused, saying they needed family input. Since my folks have passed away and I'm the oldest sibling that slams that door. (In other words, I'm too old. That sucks.) But I've taken a couple of self-administered measures (AQ and Aspie Quiz) which put me well in the range.
I recently retired after 30 years in the mental health field because it was just getting too exhausting. One thing I have learned about AS is how much processor (brain, there I go) overhead is involved in fitting in, being sociable and professional.
Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with myself. I keep thinking of volunteer things which involve too much interaction with people. I am figuring out that I need to work with my strengths. I would be happy as a clam shelving books for the local library for example but that seems a little dumbed-down. As a compromise I'm thinking of volunteering to teach a computer class for seniors just getting on-line at the rec center.
Enough already. I'm really glad that I found WrongPlanet. It's the right one for me |
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Tim_Tex
WP's Resident Simpsons and South Park Aficionado
Joined: Jul 03, 2004
Age: 28
Posts: 22430
Location: San Marcos, Texas
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| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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| docgeorge wrote: | Hi everyone. I'm in my 50's and live in Tucson, AZ. I am recently self-diagnosed; the reasons it took so long would take too much space but suffice it to say that 1) I'm medically trained and used to "acting professional" and 2) I've been long treated for depression and anxiety. These two factors have served to obfuscate my twisty-turny interior life until just a year ago, when the obvious finally smacked me in the head with sufficient force to get my attention. I have tried to get an evaluation but the center I went to refused, saying they needed family input. Since my folks have passed away and I'm the oldest sibling that slams that door. (In other words, I'm too old. That sucks.) But I've taken a couple of self-administered measures (AQ and Aspie Quiz) which put me well in the range.
I recently retired after 30 years in the mental health field because it was just getting too exhausting. One thing I have learned about AS is how much processor (brain, there I go) overhead is involved in fitting in, being sociable and professional.
Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with myself. I keep thinking of volunteer things which involve too much interaction with people. I am figuring out that I need to work with my strengths. I would be happy as a clam shelving books for the local library for example but that seems a little dumbed-down. As a compromise I'm thinking of volunteering to teach a computer class for seniors just getting on-line at the rec center.
Enough already. I'm really glad that I found WrongPlanet. It's the right one for me |
Welcome to WP!
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JerryHatake
Die Hard Mason Fan
Joined: Jul 02, 2006
Age: 20
Posts: 9550
Location: Woodbridge, VA
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to meet you, intheattic and docgeorge. 
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For us who were born in order to shine, our journey will continue
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pinkbowtiepumps
Deinonychus
Joined: Mar 17, 2008
Posts: 324
Location: US
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Hi, I'm pinkbowtiepumps, my real name is of no importance, haha
I'm a 19 year old girl from the New England area, diagnosed with AS when I was 5. My parents fought for years with every school system I attended to give me the right services. I'm in debt to them for doing this because if it weren't for the help that they got me I would not be as far along as I am today. I stopped getting services my junior year of high school, and from that point I worked hard at becoming more self-sufficient. I hope I get to the point where I can successfully hold down a job and survive so that I can design clothes and live the life I've always dreamt of.
I'm now entering my sophomore year of college. I'm a fashion design major. I began designing collections when I was a child, it has been my dream for as long as I can remember. I love clothes because they can bring out the creative side in anybody, clothes have the power to fill people with self-esteem and pride. I don't want to design clothing for the mere superficial joy of it, I want to help people be at their best and feel good about who they are.
Along with clothing, Art has always been my passion. I have been creating art my entire life, and have always needed to find a creative outlet in something: stories, paintings, illustrations, jewelry, knitting, sewing, music - I will get fixated on one art form for a certain period of time, it's so relaxing, I couldn't live without expressing myself creatively, I don't know what I would do if I were unable to.
I also play the guitar (though I'm absolutely terrible at it) and sing. I love music. I listen to practically every type of music except for country or christian rock. I like music that you can dance to, regardless of genre. I love theatre, I've been onstage for years, and it's certainly helped me come out of my shell.
I love shiny things, dancing, dance parties, baking, and loving life in general. I'm a little too happy for my own good. I love making new friends - PM me if you want to talk. It's been nice meeting all of you! |
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ImTheGuyThatDidThat
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Joined: May 21, 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hello - Hope you have a nice time on WP.
We have something in common, I listen to
everything there is when it comes to music.
Good to hear there are more, I dont quite get
how some "hate" one type of music.
Take care. |
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lisa81
Phoenix
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Joined: Jun 07, 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:28 am Post subject: |
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 I hope I don't get in trouble for this lol.
I wanted to post here and tell a bit about myself.
My name is Elizabeth ( Lisa is my nick...like it better )
I'm 27 years old. I live in Toronto, Canada. I'm a mother of an autistic soon to be 10 year old son. I'm a college student studying to be a social services worker and later on an IBI/ABA therpist ( when my son is older ). I'm a single mother and raise him alone without help, so yaya GO ME lol. I'm 1st generation Canadian, and my nationality is 100% portuguese. I enjoy music, art, photography, poetry, reading, my son, autism, and anything that sparks interest haha. I've come here cause I was looking for a place where I can speak to teens and adults whom have autism and receive the eyes, ears and mind and experience and understand autism from their views as opposed to media, books and doctors. I've always been one to only believe things I see and out of the "horses mouth" so to say. I'm looking forward to being part of this site and get advice, give advice and learn. If anybody has questions or needs to speak to someone about anything... I'm all ears, well erm eyes  |
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Tim_Tex
WP's Resident Simpsons and South Park Aficionado
Joined: Jul 03, 2004
Age: 28
Posts: 22430
Location: San Marcos, Texas
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| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:39 am Post subject: |
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| lisa81 wrote: | I hope I don't get in trouble for this lol.
I wanted to post here and tell a bit about myself.
My name is Elizabeth ( Lisa is my nick...like it better )
I'm 27 years old. I live in Toronto, Canada. I'm a mother of an autistic soon to be 10 year old son. I'm a college student studying to be a social services worker and later on an IBI/ABA therpist ( when my son is older ). I'm a single mother and raise him alone without help, so yaya GO ME lol. I'm 1st generation Canadian, and my nationality is 100% portuguese. I enjoy music, art, photography, poetry, reading, my son, autism, and anything that sparks interest haha. I've come here cause I was looking for a place where I can speak to teens and adults whom have autism and receive the eyes, ears and mind and experience and understand autism from their views as opposed to media, books and doctors. I've always been one to only believe things I see and out of the "horses mouth" so to say. I'm looking forward to being part of this site and get advice, give advice and learn. If anybody has questions or needs to speak to someone about anything... I'm all ears, well erm eyes |
Welcome to WP!
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anthonylee
Raven
Joined: Jun 08, 2008
Age: 45
Posts: 103
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: hello every one. my nickname is anthonylee |
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I am 44 years old. I am one of several of my family with an autistic spectrum disorder.
I am new to this what can I expect? I live in a rural area in central OR. |
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Tim_Tex
WP's Resident Simpsons and South Park Aficionado
Joined: Jul 03, 2004
Age: 28
Posts: 22430
Location: San Marcos, Texas
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:20 am Post subject: Re: hello every one. my nickname is anthonylee |
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| anthonylee wrote: | I am 44 years old. I am one of several of my family with an autistic spectrum disorder.
I am new to this what can I expect? I live in a rural area in central OR. |
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