06 Apr 2009, 10:36 pm
Hi All,
My name is Alex. I'm 29. I live and work in the NYC area. I'm a computer programmer in the financial industry. Understanding the current recession is one of my obsessions right now.
I was born in former Soviet Union, Ukraine, to be exact and moved to the US when I was 11. I strongly believe I'm an aspie. I also think that most of my immediate and extended family may be on the spectrum. None of them are diagnosed as far as I know. I haven't told anyone in RL about it yet...
I had a slight suspicion I had autism for a long time, but not all the symptoms fit. About a week ago, I decided to read a little about Asperger's, and it felt dead on. It was both a relief, to know that there's an explanation for how I am, and a little sad, knowing that it's not fully under my control. The best part was finding out that there are other people like me!
I've never really felt inferior to others, but I know some people see me that way. Luckily, I was raised to not worry to much about what other people think. I have mixed feelings about loneliness. A lot of times I like being alone. I guess I'm relatively happy overall 
. I think that's more than enough about me for now.
Finding this site has been the best part of the last few days. I've been browsing the forums and I see a lot of great people here. Everyone seems unique, but generally, people seem honest, decent, and smart. I've gathered many insights here already, and I'm sure that's just the beginning. I want to thank everyone for sharing their views and experiences here. It really does help! Maybe in time, I can contribute a little too. And, of course, I want to thank the founders. A forum for aspies is a brilliant idea!
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07 Apr 2009, 6:12 pm
To WrongPlanet!! !
07 Apr 2009, 6:47 pm
My name is Alex. I'm 29. I live and work in the NYC area. I'm a computer programmer in the financial industry. Understanding the current recession is one of my obsessions right now.
I was born in former Soviet Union, Ukraine, to be exact and moved to the US when I was 11. I strongly believe I'm an aspie. I also think that most of my immediate and extended family may be on the spectrum. None of them are diagnosed as far as I know. I haven't told anyone in RL about it yet...
I had a slight suspicion I had autism for a long time, but not all the symptoms fit. About a week ago, I decided to read a little about Asperger's, and it felt dead on. It was both a relief, to know that there's an explanation for how I am, and a little sad, knowing that it's not fully under my control. The best part was finding out that there are other people like me!
I've never really felt inferior to others, but I know some people see me that way. Luckily, I was raised to not worry to much about what other people think. I have mixed feelings about loneliness. A lot of times I like being alone. I guess I'm relatively happy overall
. I think that's more than enough about me for now.Finding this site has been the best part of the last few days. I've been browsing the forums and I see a lot of great people here. Everyone seems unique, but generally, people seem honest, decent, and smart. I've gathered many insights here already, and I'm sure that's just the beginning. I want to thank everyone for sharing their views and experiences here. It really does help! Maybe in time, I can contribute a little too. And, of course, I want to thank the founders. A forum for aspies is a brilliant idea!
Prive, Lesha, I went to school in Donetsk, Ukraine and moved to USA when I was 11!
Let's meet up in the NYC area some time. I always wanted to go there, but never found the time.
07 Apr 2009, 6:53 pm
Yay! Another ukrainian, thats cool! Welcome to join in and talk with us
So, whereabout in Ukraine are you from?
07 Apr 2009, 10:07 pm
Thanks everyone!
I'm from Zhitomir. I don't remember any Ukranian though. I speak Russian, but am a little rusty.
Очень Приятно Learning2Survive and xalepax!
Sure let me know if you're going to be in the area. I love Futurama, by the way
08 Apr 2009, 5:24 pm
