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happydorkgirl
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Age: 44
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Location: Northern Wisconsin

06 Oct 2011, 10:12 pm

*waves*

I was just diagnosed AS but thought very little of it. Sure, I fit a lot of those lists and always have - but I'm used to it and can go it alone, right?

Now that I've reflected on it and seen myself through this new lens I suddenly feel the need to reach out.

I'm Sarah. 29-year-old graduate student (experimental psychology) on hiatus. Dog behaviorist/trainer/lover. Currently living at home and working at a tourist shop while I get my physical and psychological health together.

Dx bipolar II - but starting to wonder whether the manic bits were actually meltdowns, as I tend to "rage". Tried killing myself a few times. My dog is the only reason I am alive today. Recently dx Avoidant and Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorders.

I suppose I am intelligent. Early reader; taught myself words at 15 months and was reading books at 18 months. Perfect pitch, synaesthesia. Always knew how to train dogs, too. Random intense interests include WWII posters, American presidents, couponing, The Beatles, antique bottles, and - of course - psychology. I am absolutely in love with my area of study.

Sensitive to everything - physically, mentally, and emotionally. So many allergies.

My mother always said that I was "on a different plane". This worried me and I fought like hell to be where everyone else was. Succeeded in some aspects, failed in others.

Nice to meet you all. I'm really nervous about all of this but I'll try to jump in.

Tim_Tex
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06 Oct 2011, 10:14 pm

Welcome to WP!

CockneyRebel
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07 Oct 2011, 7:19 am

Welkome to WP!

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07 Oct 2011, 10:28 am

Welcome, Sarah.

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TenPencePiece
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07 Oct 2011, 11:12 am

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

Luck is the only reason I'm alive today, but I'm glad to see that you didn't go through with suicide.
Hope you enjoy your stay here

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Brainfre3ze_93
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07 Oct 2011, 11:13 am

Welcome!

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Hope8
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07 Oct 2011, 11:29 am

Hi! Glad to see you here!! ! =) I am new also. I am going for dx soon. I think I will go back to school after that. I like your area of study. Psychology and dogs! What more could one ask for lol Hope to see you around.

Hope

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07 Oct 2011, 12:47 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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