Hi, I'm 37 years old and have recently been to a psychiatrist who told me I probably have Aspergers. I'm going to take a test with the psychiatrist later and get a proper diagnosis.
I just did this test http://www.msnbc.com/modules/newsweek/a ... efault.asp, and got a score of 35.
I've allways had problems making friends and felt awkward in social situations, and have lived very isolated for most of the last 20 years. I've just though I was shy, but the label hasn't really felt right. After after reading about the symptoms of Aspergers, a lot of things have started to make sense to me.
I don't really have the tendency to get obsessed with one topic, but have a few interests which I spend my time on (drawing, gaming, programming, reading).
I can communicate reasonably well with one person at the time, and think I can read peoples feelings well, although I tend to overestimate the importance expressions. In groups I don't function well at all, and I don't know what to say or when to say it.
I also have a tendency to look away when greeting people, and either staring too much or not knowing where to look in a conversation, and sometimes say things or show emotions which can be seen as rude or inconsiderate.
It does feel good though to get an explanation of why I am the way I am. I'm going to work with the psychiatrist and will get a person assigned who I can go out with and practice my social skills with.
I hope also I can meet a girl I can have a relationship with when I learn to function better socially.
29 Jul 2006, 6:16 am
