The Revamped TSR Asperger's Society!
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Original post by Anonymous
Hey, I have been a little under the weather recently, and yesterday when I was looking through the different forums on TSR I stumbled across this thread, I have heard of Aspergers before but never really looked into it. Anyway when I started reading about different signs and problems you guys face I realised that I too face many of the same problems, now I am not asking for a diagnosis or anything but some of these things have been getting me under the weather recently and I am not sure what to do, for example: I have trouble starting conversation or talking to people...even my best friends, I struggle to make eye contact with certain people, the only people I can really maintain eye contact and conversation with is my mum and brother. Certain noises such as the hoover get me really annoyed an can almost be unbearable, and the thing that is getting me the most stressed and depressed is that I cant see to judge what people think of me, so I cant't seem to work out if my friends want me to be there or not, also I'm not sure if this is a symptoms or not but sometimes I feel like no one understands me and I just want to be left alone and that sometimes it feels as if I have no emotions. Anyway guys if you have taken the time to read my post then thanks you, but like I said I know only a doctor can diagnose it but it is starting to get me really down and at this moment in time I don't feel like there is anyone I can talk to about this. Thank you 
Welcome! It's not strictly true that only a doctor can tell you for sure. Many autistic people (autism being an umbrella term which incorporates Asperger's) - especially those who learn about autism as adults - decide never to get a formal diagnosis. But that is your choice.
Obviously I can't tell you whether I think you're autistic or not, but it sounds like you have some valid reasons for thinking about it.
A couple of things you might find helpful to think about, if you're trying to work things out:- What were you like as a young child? Autistic traits tend to be more obvious in early-mid childhood, and as people get older they can learn to hide or disguise traits.
- There are a few different things which might have similar traits to autism. They can all co-occur with autism, but can also occur alone. The most common ones I can think of: social anxiety, depression, sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia.
If you have any other questions or anything, feel free to quote me or PM me if you prefer. Autism is my major obsession so I'm always happy to talk about it.
Original post by Watch Key Phone
Welcome! It's not strictly true that only a doctor can tell you for sure. Many autistic people (autism being an umbrella term which incorporates Asperger's) - especially those who learn about autism as adults - decide never to get a formal diagnosis. But that is your choice.
Obviously I can't tell you whether I think you're autistic or not, but it sounds like you have some valid reasons for thinking about it. A couple of things you might find helpful to think about, if you're trying to work things out:
- What were you like as a young child? Autistic traits tend to be more obvious in early-mid childhood, and as people get older they can learn to hide or disguise traits.
- There are a few different things which might have similar traits to autism. They can all co-occur with autism, but can also occur alone. The most common ones I can think of: social anxiety, depression, sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia.
If you have any other questions or anything, feel free to quote me or PM me if you prefer. Autism is my major obsession so I'm always happy to talk about it.
Obviously I can't tell you whether I think you're autistic or not, but it sounds like you have some valid reasons for thinking about it.
A couple of things you might find helpful to think about, if you're trying to work things out:- What were you like as a young child? Autistic traits tend to be more obvious in early-mid childhood, and as people get older they can learn to hide or disguise traits.
- There are a few different things which might have similar traits to autism. They can all co-occur with autism, but can also occur alone. The most common ones I can think of: social anxiety, depression, sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia.
If you have any other questions or anything, feel free to quote me or PM me if you prefer. Autism is my major obsession so I'm always happy to talk about it.
Thank you very much for your help and support haha, I will take into account what you said and have a think about it and then decide what I am going to do about it, Than you very much.
Original post by Anonymous
Hey, I have been a little under the weather recently, and yesterday when I was looking through the different forums on TSR I stumbled across this thread, I have heard of Aspergers before but never really looked into it. Anyway when I started reading about different signs and problems you guys face I realised that I too face many of the same problems, now I am not asking for a diagnosis or anything but some of these things have been getting me under the weather recently and I am not sure what to do, for example: I have trouble starting conversation or talking to people...even my best friends, I struggle to make eye contact with certain people, the only people I can really maintain eye contact and conversation with is my mum and brother. Certain noises such as the hoover get me really annoyed an can almost be unbearable, and the thing that is getting me the most stressed and depressed is that I cant see to judge what people think of me, so I cant't seem to work out if my friends want me to be there or not, also I'm not sure if this is a symptoms or not but sometimes I feel like no one understands me and I just want to be left alone and that sometimes it feels as if I have no emotions. Anyway guys if you have taken the time to read my post then thanks you, but like I said I know only a doctor can diagnose it but it is starting to get me really down and at this moment in time I don't feel like there is anyone I can talk to about this. Thank you
Having problems with certain noises isn't a sign of Autism. I have problems with certain noises. It's because I have damage to the auditory nerve. People with sight impairment tend to compensate by having hearing which is more sensitive than normal.
Original post by OU Student
Having problems with certain noises isn't a sign of Autism. I have problems with certain noises. It's because I have damage to the auditory nerve. People with sight impairment tend to compensate by having hearing which is more sensitive than normal.
Being sensitive to certain sounds (or other sensations) can be a trait of sensory processing disorder and/or autism.
Original post by Anonymous
Being sensitive to certain sounds (or other sensations) can be a trait of sensory processing disorder and/or autism.
It's not criteria for Autism though. And not everyone with Autism has these issues - my brother doesn't and I don't believe a friend of mine does. Only two of my four sensory issues can be explained by sensory processing issues. One is, as I explained, sight stuff / the bizarre side effect of a head injury and the other is due to nerve damage.
Does everyone with an asd get obsessions? What are yours?
Original post by thisisme!
Does everyone with an asd get obsessions? What are yours?
Probably not 100% of people, but a lot do. Mine at the moment are autism (aut-ception!), and gerbils.
Original post by thisisme!
Does everyone with an asd get obsessions? What are yours?
Some I'd rather not repeat. I should point out that they're nothing overly dodgy - there are just some things you should never admit too!
Of the ones I can repeat - music, running, ukulele and MotoGP.
I read it is a criteria for diagnosis. Don't think i have any. So was just wondering if it is always present or just often. other relatives with a diagnosis dont seem to have obsessions either though
A lot of people in general will have some sort of hobby / interest.
whats the difference between a hobby / interest and an obsession?
I can't think of an obsession I've had in quite a while, actually. It's weird.
Original post by Chlorophile
I can't think of an obsession I've had in quite a while, actually. It's weird.
That's cool. I have a very 'faint' obsession which isn't really an obsession any more - it's hard to explain. Maybe it's because you've learnt everything there is to know about your last obsession?
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That's cool. I have a very 'faint' obsession which isn't really an obsession any more - it's hard to explain. Maybe it's because you've learnt everything there is to know about your last obsession?
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I think university admissions policies may have actually been an obsession!
Original post by Chlorophile
I think university admissions policies may have actually been an obsession!
At least it's a helpful one!
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how did you guys all get your diagnoses?
Original post by Planckton
how did you guys all get your diagnoses?
My school referred me to a specialist via my doctor aged 6
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Original post by Planckton
how did you guys all get your diagnoses?
I saw a documentary, did some research, went to my GP who referred me to a specialist centre.
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What year are you in?
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Resitting year 12 why?
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