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Aeryn
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 Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject: Gulp... here goes... |
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Well, I think it's time for me to get up the nerve to introduce myself.
I guess you could say that I am semi-diagnosed with AS -- the psychologist I am seeing finally decided that I "probably" had it.  I'm not sure that an official diagnosis will really change anything -- when I first read about Asperger's I couldn't believe how closely it described so many aspects of my life. And, as I think someone has said here before, reading this forum is like finally meeting members of my own species.
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Bec
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Welcome to WrongPlanet, Aeryn! Getting an official doesn't change things that much, but it does bring some relief and closure.  |
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Litguy
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vetivert
gagged, but never silent
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| welcome to WP, Aeryn. niiiiice name - where's it from? |
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hecate
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Location: norwich, UK.
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greetings!
i have also had the "probably" brush-off in the past. it's frustrating because they don't seem to understand how it effects every little detail of your life- it's not just something that you experience some times but not others. in fact, one could say that psychologists suffer from a lack of empathy!
anyway, welcome to wrong planet, i'm new too and i hope you enjoy participating on the site as much as i do.
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yealc
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Welcome to the species 
I know that feeling well!
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GalileoAce
Mildly Anti-Social In A Friendly Way
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Welcome to the Nut House Aeryn
Like Vetivert said, nice name From FarScape I assume?
GA - FarScape Lover |
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NeantHumain
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| Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Welcome! |
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EvilWalks
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Yo! What's up? Welcome.
Hey, I do agree. A diagnosis doesn't change much. But, you can take advantage of your diagnosis to get the treatment you need, and you can figure out a little more about yourself.
Have a good time here. I'm new too, haven't got 100 posts yet, and I still need improving. Good luck. Don't let evil walk behind you!
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TheBladeRoden
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| Watch Farscape much, Aeryn? |
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aspiegirl2
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Location: Washington, USA
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Hi Aeryn,
I've enjoyed WP very much, and I'm sure that you're going to enjoy it as well. I remember I haven't even come in contact purposefully with another person with AS until I visited this site! I know that feeling, like you're where you belong and such. Anyways, welcome to WP.
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I am a 19 year old girl who lives in Washington State and was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 9 years old. I like to run, play trombone, and draw. I am also a Christian and I also love to pray to God and read His word. |
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Aeryn
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LOL, actually, I've never even *seen* Farscape -- I don't think we get it here. The name was an product of my twisted mind that resulted from the incredibly annoying way that most people in the area I live pronounce my real name. Oh well, so much for being original .
Thank you all so much for the welcome! The "probably" diagnosis is something of a relief -- I've spent most of my life either being called the evil R word, or being told "You're too smart to act this crazy." The final verdict will likely come this thursday.
hecate wrote:
| Quote: | | it's frustrating because they don't seem to understand how it effects every little detail of your life- it's not just something that you experience some times but not others. in fact, one could say that psychologists suffer from a lack of empathy! |
Exactly.... (*suppresses rant on the hypocrisy and general insanity of most
psychiatry/psychology*)
Great to meet you all!
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EvilWalks
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| Aeryn wrote: | | being called the evil R word |
You??!! Nah...
just post here enough, and you'll be cool.
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PhoenixKitten
Vivi's Familiar
Joined: Jun 14, 2005
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Where's Liger? *shrugs* On behalf of Liger... GROAAARRRRRRR!
Oh yeah, welcome! Make yourself cozy and avoid Vertivert at all costs... unless you *really* like newts!
*chuckles evilly*
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Aeryn
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| PhoenixKitten wrote: | Where's Liger? *shrugs* On behalf of Liger... GROAAARRRRRRR!
Oh yeah, welcome! Make yourself cozy and avoid Vertivert at all costs... unless you *really* like newts!
*chuckles evilly* |
"She turned me into a newt!"
<uncomfortable pause>
"I got better..."
 Monty Python
Thank you for the welcome. And I will consider myself warned . |
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