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discofrog
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10 Oct 2020, 2:53 am

Hi, I'm new and wanted to introduce myself.

I am twenty-six years old, and currently living in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia). I adore horses, writing, and watching sitcoms. I have PTSD and OCD (diagnosed).

AS was suggested by a Psychiatrist who saw me briefly. I haven't been formally diagnosed yet, as this is an expensive process for adults where I live, but feel sure AS is correct. It is a relief to finally have an explanation.

I am here to learn more about AS, and hopefully find likeminded people.



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10 Oct 2020, 3:00 am

Hi new person.

I'm a nuerotypical parent of a 15yr old girl with ASD and I also live in Melbourne Australia.

Do you plan to get a diagnosis? I'm sure you will get to know plenty of others in your shoes

Welcome aboard



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10 Oct 2020, 3:23 am

Welcome to wrong planet.



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10 Oct 2020, 6:58 am

discofrog wrote:
Hi, I'm new and wanted to introduce myself.

I am twenty-six years old, and currently living in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia). I adore horses, writing, and watching sitcoms. I have PTSD and OCD (diagnosed).

AS was suggested by a Psychiatrist who saw me briefly. I haven't been formally diagnosed yet, as this is an expensive process for adults where I live, but feel sure AS is correct. It is a relief to finally have an explanation.

I am here to learn more about AS, and hopefully find likeminded people.


You live in Melbourne and you call that living? :mrgreen:

I'm a cockroach from Sydney.
Send my regards to Dan. ;)

Welcome.
This might be worth reading: viewtopic.php?t=191597#p8581100

Hasta la vista, Mexicana. ;)



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10 Oct 2020, 9:23 am

Welcome to WP!

I've only been here a few months but it appears to me that the natives are nice!

And I got the (mild) autism diagnosis when I was 64. It was a source of happiness because I suddenly understood so much more than before. As near as I can make out from the Internet, we are in good company (and I don't mean just WP)...I hope you have searched on the Internet for "famous aspies".


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discofrog
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10 Oct 2020, 11:05 pm

cyberdad wrote:
Hi new person.

I'm a nuerotypical parent of a 15yr old girl with ASD and I also live in Melbourne Australia.

Do you plan to get a diagnosis? I'm sure you will get to know plenty of others in your shoes

Welcome aboard


Hi cyberdad, I plan to get a diagnosis when I'm able to afford it. Thanks for welcoming me!



discofrog
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10 Oct 2020, 11:06 pm

aquafelix wrote:
Welcome to wrong planet.


Thanks!



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10 Oct 2020, 11:12 pm

Welcome aboard.

I must say though, I always assumed death metal was more aligned with a frog's vocal range.


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discofrog
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10 Oct 2020, 11:16 pm

Pepe wrote:
discofrog wrote:
Hi, I'm new and wanted to introduce myself.

I am twenty-six years old, and currently living in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia). I adore horses, writing, and watching sitcoms. I have PTSD and OCD (diagnosed).

AS was suggested by a Psychiatrist who saw me briefly. I haven't been formally diagnosed yet, as this is an expensive process for adults where I live, but feel sure AS is correct. It is a relief to finally have an explanation.

I am here to learn more about AS, and hopefully find likeminded people.


You live in Melbourne and you call that living? :mrgreen:

I'm a cockroach from Sydney.
Send my regards to Dan. ;)

Welcome.
This might be worth reading: viewtopic.php?t=191597#p8581100

Hasta la vista, Mexicana. ;)


Haha! I've been to Sydney once - I remember it was really hot that week. I went inside the Opera House, which was had good air-conditioning. It was pretty cool, and I enjoyed walking around The Rocks. Thanks for the link, about to give it a read. :D



discofrog
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10 Oct 2020, 11:23 pm

Double Retired wrote:
Welcome to WP!

I've only been here a few months but it appears to me that the natives are nice!

And I got the (mild) autism diagnosis when I was 64. It was a source of happiness because I suddenly understood so much more than before. As near as I can make out from the Internet, we are in good company (and I don't mean just WP)...I hope you have searched on the Internet for "famous aspies".


Hi, thanks for welcoming me! I feel a lot more able to forgive myself for not fitting in, and for struggling with a lot of things. We are definitely in good company! :D



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10 Oct 2020, 11:27 pm

funeralxempire wrote:
Welcome aboard.

I must say though, I always assumed death metal was more aligned with a frog's vocal range.



THIS IS AWESOME. :heart:

I had never considered that, but am now in total agreement. :D



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10 Oct 2020, 11:28 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet. I never been to Australia but always wanted to go there. Just its geographical location is so fascinating. Although my number one fascinating location is New Zeland, number two is Australia. I never been in either place.

And no I am not talking about culture. I am talking about landscape. How does it look over there? Is it as magical as I imagine?

By the way, have you ever been anywhere outside Australia/ New Zeland? Do you see Northern hemisphere in the same magical light as I see Australia?



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11 Oct 2020, 6:14 am

Don't get hung up on spending money on a formal diagnosis. My employer paid for mine but there's no way I would've spent hundreds otherwise. If you can identify with the diagnostic criteria then that's good enough. A piece of paper isn't necessary in order for you to be aware of your differences.
Oh, and welcome by the way



discofrog
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11 Oct 2020, 6:32 am

QFT wrote:
Welcome to Wrong Planet. I never been to Australia but always wanted to go there. Just its geographical location is so fascinating. Although my number one fascinating location is New Zeland, number two is Australia. I never been in either place.

And no I am not talking about culture. I am talking about landscape. How does it look over there? Is it as magical as I imagine?

By the way, have you ever been anywhere outside Australia/ New Zeland? Do you see Northern hemisphere in the same magical light as I see Australia?



It's very beautiful, especially further away from the cities. There are beaches, rainforests and open plains. I appreciate Australia's diversity.

I've been to New Zealand before and enjoyed Rotorua a lot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18TfLR-0MAI).

I've been to see family in Canada, and also been to Northern Ireland for a Uni exchange. I definitely see the Northern Hemisphere in a magical light - I'd love to explore more. :D



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11 Oct 2020, 6:32 am

QFT wrote:
Welcome to Wrong Planet. I never been to Australia but always wanted to go there. Just its geographical location is so fascinating. Although my number one fascinating location is New Zeland, number two is Australia. I never been in either place.

And no I am not talking about culture. I am talking about landscape. How does it look over there? Is it as magical as I imagine?

By the way, have you ever been anywhere outside Australia/ New Zeland? Do you see Northern hemisphere in the same magical light as I see Australia?


Reply 2:

I forgot to add - thanks for welcoming me!



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11 Oct 2020, 10:06 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet!


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