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30 Dec 2010, 6:09 pm

Hello everyone. My name is João Paulo, I'm Portuguese and 34 years old. I've been in therapy for almost a year, but my therapist says I don't have AS. I am definitely within the autism spectrum, but I can look him in the eyes and such. Still, a lot of AS symptoms are very familiar to me: socially reserved, often isolating myself, avoiding conflicts and awkward situations every time, always playing it safe.
I have a PhD in Chemical Engineering but I've changed careers since to become a programmer. Computers kinda speak my language, although I wish I could have figured that out from the beginning.
I've been recently divorced and have to start dating again. It feels like I'm in square one all over again. I'm super-friendly to all the people I know, but I'm having a hard time meeting new people. Where do I meet them, how do I approach them, what do I say, that kind of stuff.
I'm guessing if there's anyone that understands what I'm saying, is you people.

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30 Dec 2010, 6:26 pm

Welcome to WP!

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30 Dec 2010, 6:30 pm

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30 Dec 2010, 7:27 pm

To WrongPlanet!! !

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30 Dec 2010, 7:43 pm

Nice to meet you, João Paulo - and welcome greetings to the WP neighborhood.

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30 Dec 2010, 10:41 pm

Welkome to WrongPlanet.

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31 Dec 2010, 9:07 am

Welcome!

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02 Jan 2011, 3:47 pm

Hello and welcome to Wrong Planet. I am always looking for new friends, so feel free to send me an instant message on one of the services listed in my profile.

Enjoy your time spent at WrongPlanet.net!

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Has OCD, social anxiety, CPTSD

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