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What is your first name?
(CONFIDENTIAL)

Age:
16

Location:
Sydney, Australia

Hobbies and Interests:
All sciences, especially physics, eating ( ), Music (listening and playing) and learning new things

Why are you here?
Out of desperation to find people who understand and are similar to me

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
My doctor originally suspected bipolar disorder and sent me to a counselor (psychologist) , but I could not handle it. I just didn't go. I felt better off without a diagnosis than I would have after going to several sessions. I am pretty sure I have aspergers though. I don't need a doctor to tell me that. The only real difference is that I can be a chronic liar, and because of my bipolar I can have massive "highs", where I am just manic and crazy. Usually it is "lows" though

Favorite subjects:
Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Music

Year/Grade:
year 11 in australia

Favorite music:

Metal and classical (odd combination, I know)


Books:
I only read non fiction, usually science, cosmology, philosophy etc...
AND... I also loved the Harry Potter series

TV shows/Movies:
I don't like TV that much. The occasional art house film is entertaining though, I also enjoy comedy, horror, sci-fi and documentaries


Instrument:
I love them all. I am i bit bias towards guitar because it is my favourite to play, but I also like violins---/// scrap that, all of them

Do you like sports?

I like playing, but not so much watching. I love soccer (even to watch) and most non-team sports (my faves being karate, archery, chess (if thats considered a sport) and yoga)

Family:
yep

Clothing:
Jeans and a t-shirt - summer shorts and a t-shirt (or singlet), matched with thongs (aka flip flops to you Americans)

How did you find this website?
not exactly sure...

Job:
the worst job possibly imaginable to aspies- I work in a massive supermarket that is always crowded and loud with bright white lights. I work at the cash registers so I also have to greet every customer and not react to anything bad they may say. Then I have to touch all of their food and pack it into a bag whilst maintaining conversation. I pity those who are unfortunate to have the same job as me.

Plans for the future?

Nope. My main goal in life is to figure out the meaning of life. Other that that I want to graduate uni top of my class in an A science course and learn to fly.

Any comments?
nope

What is your first name?
Jen

Age:
32

Location:
East Coast, United States


Hobbies and Interests:
I like to cook, spend time with my four cats, flower and herb garden, watching the birds from my window at the feeders, and sometimes I make crafts or write.

Reading, spending time with my family, forensics, deep space, all science and biology (especially related to animals), being outdoors where it is quiet, and lately sleeping too much.

I am also fortunate to have an amazing partner that I really enjoy being around. He is not overwhelming to me (usually), supports me, and try's to understand and respect me and why something might make me uncomfortable. That is something I haven't experienced much of in my life. Relationships have always been very difficult for me.


Why are you here?
Because I would like to meet other people that struggle with not being "normal", and hopefully develop friendships while doing so. I only have one close friend outside of my family and partner. I think it is just hard for me to interact with a majority of people, and they do not understand me. I am not interested in the same things they are and I get annoyed and overwhelmed by interacting with them about things that I have no interest in.


When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
I suspected I had AS after reading an article about a young woman with AS in Psychology Today, and I recognized many similarities in how I function once I started researching AS and HFA.

I met with a psychologist last fall and had IQ, inkblot, and personality testing done. After determining that I did not have any personality disorders, my psychologist stated that I have HFA, depression, and GAD. My nephew has diagnosed AS, and I suspect my father, and possibly my brother, also have some sort of HFA.


Favorite subjects:
Science, Anatomy, and Math. I used to frequently perform random and complex math calculations in my head, especially when I was feeling anxious, but as I have got older I don't do it as much. I have always been fascinated by how things work and why people/animals/science do the things they do.


Year/Grade:
High School Graduate, Vocational School Graduate, and looking into a Associate's degree now. I enjoy learning and look forward to going back to school again.


Favorite music:
Tricky question and I am far too eclectic in tastes to answer that one easily. Have been wearing out the soundtrack to the movie "The Fountain" lately. Listen to a lot of classic rock, folk/indie, and lately mellow stuff.


Books:
I have a large personal library and a tendency to switch between books often before I finish one. I sometimes collect a large number of books on a subject and it ends up being a long time before I ever even look at them. I have literary ADD.!


TV shows/Movies:
Few favorites:
Movies - The Fountain, Braveheart, Magnolia, It's A Wonderful Life, 50 First Dates, Forrest Gump, and I watched Memento recently which was really good.
TV shows - Just about anything on the Science or Discovery Channel interests me, The Food Network, and shows about forensic science.

Instrument:
I have never really played a musical instrument. Wanted to learn piano growing up but I did not get to. I liked the tones and the feel of the keys.

Do you like sports?
No. I like watching martial arts sometimes.

Family:
Yes, I belong to one. I do not have any children, just cats.

Clothing:
I am sensitive to textures and sensory experiences so I tend to like my relaxing clothes better than anything as they are soft and I don't notice that I am wearing them. Some fabrics and textures distract me or are just uncomfortable so I am picky about how the clothes feel that I wear.

How did you find this website?
Researching AS and HFA on Google.

Job:
I am an office manager for a air medical transport company. I like the organizational aspects to my job but hate answering the phone. I do not like interacting with a lot of people though, especially sales people.

Plans for the future?
I would like to get a degree and either work in the science or engineering field, forensics, or a career with special needs children.


Any comments?
I would love to learn more about how others manage their life, relationships, and emotions with AS. I am relatively friendly so please feel free to ask me any questions you might have as well. Thanks for reading about me...

What is your first name?

Daniel

Age:
Turned 30 last December.

Location:
Orlando, FL.

Hobbies and Interests: Scuba diving, online games, astronomy, digital photography, astrophotography, anime and traveling abroad (I love sociology and history and foreign cultures)

Why are you here?

To learn.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Self-diagnose, learned of AS the same month I turned 30. Was a relief to know WHY I was like this. Want to get official diagnose however it is not beneficial to have on my medical file at this time (job/immigration prospects).

Favorite subjects:

History, Astronomy, Sociology, Anthropology, Physics, Photography .. well, almost all things that end with a 'y'.

Year/Grade:

College

Favorite music:

Apocalyptica, Vanessa Mae, old metallica, pink floyd, ace of base, some enya, some vangelis, evanescence, some meat loaf.

Books:

DUNE, Reality Dysfunction, some books by Ursula K. Leguin.

TV shows/Movies:

Never Ending Story, Lord of the Rings trilogy, harry potter movies not so bad, lots of anime movies/series...

Instrument:

TRYING to learn the violin.

Do you like sports?

not many. Scuba Diving, Martial Arts and Paintball. aka, dont do them very often.

Family:
Single no kids never married.

Clothing:

business casual most of the time.

How did you find this website?

Reffered to by an ex-moderator of this forum.

Job:

Travel Industry

Plans for the future?

Emigrate to New Zealand, take 2 year travel industry major there, settle in Wellington, NZ (i like sea and wind and mountains). Long term - find someone special, get married, have a life not an existence.

Any comments?

mm not really. my Yahoo IM is on my signature, feel free to contact me.

What is your first name? Max

Age: 15

Location: Canada.

Hobbies and Interests: I'm really into computers... and listening to music. I also love video games, television, and I enjoy being alone most of the time, but I do like some outdoor stuff like hiking.

Why are you here? I'm lonely and could use some friends. I've got nobody to talk to.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Can't remember... probably around the age of 7.

Favorite subjects: English, Math, Science, Computers.

Year/Grade: I don't go to school anymore.

Favorite music: Within Temptation.

Books: I rarely read.

TV shows/Movies: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, Freaks and Geeks.

Instrument: Keyboard or Guitar.

Do you like sports? No.

Family: Just my mom.

Clothing: Simple. Black shirt, sweater, jeans.

How did you find this website? Google; "Forums Asperger's"

Job: I'm Job-less.

Plans for the future? Getting through the next day.

Any comments?

What is your first name? Donna

Age: 34

Location: Middle of the Mojave Desert, between the tumbleweed and the Joshua tree, otherwise known as Boron, CA.

Hobbies and Interests: Photography, skating, reading, movies

Why are you here? To learn anything I can to help my son, and to find people who understand what I go through as a mom.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Favorite subjects: it's been a while since I've been in school.....

Year/Grade:

Favorite music: depends on the mood. Anything from Dean Martin & Mozart to Disturbed & Korn.

Books: if it keeps my interest past the first chapter, then I'll finish it.

TV shows/Movies: something with a good twist or a good scare.

Instrument: Guitar (my 16 year old plays)

Do you like sports? only when my son is playing.

Family: yes, I like them too. ha ha. It is just me and my two boys, 16 and 12. My 12 year old was diagnosed AS this past year.

Clothing: yes, I wear them. usually just jeans and t-shirts.

How did you find this website? while looking up a definition for AS in Wikipedia

Job: Shipping Supervisor at a mining facility.

Plans for the future? keep breathing, and make sure my kids are happy.

Any comments? I feel more at home on this website than i have anywhere else, and I've only been posting here for a few days. It's wonderful.

What is your first name? Mel (Melissa)

Age: 30

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Hobbies and Interests: photography, travel, quading, scrapbooking

Why are you here? Aspie social traits, finally realizing that I'm not f'd up like my parents claimed

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): not officially

Favorite subjects: huh?

Year/Grade: Yeah I've been out of school for a long time

Favorite music: I like it all but harder stuff like Rob Zombie and Billy Talent gets me going

Books: too many

TV shows/Movies: The Simpsons, Reba, Maury (who are these people??? they slay me) Movies way too many to count

Instrument: drums

Do you like sports? sure do, hockey and slow pitch

Family: disowned them a couple weeks agao

Clothing: black and hoodies

How did you find this website? through a friend

Job: Operations Manager until my millionaire dad decided to take my job

Plans for the future? undecided

Any comments?

What is your first name?
Jillian

Age:
40

Location:
Southeastern US

Hobbies and Interests:
Writing, Drawing, Painting, Photography and Graphic Design

Why are you here?
To find a place where I can feel like I belong

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
April, 2001. Also diagnosed with ADD and chronic depression.

Favorite subjects:
English, History, Art and Science (meteorology)

Year/Grade:
None- HS grad, some college

Favorite music:
Everything from Alternative rock to Ambient. No rap though, sorry

Books:
Anything I can get my hands on. Favor mysteries & thrillers.

TV shows/Movies:
Not a real TV watcher, but I like news shows.

Instrument:
None

Do you like sports?
No - not athletically inclined

Family:
I have lots of family

Clothing:
Whatever feels comfortable. Not a fashion fan.

How did you find this website?
Googled 'Asperger Syndrome Support Groups' and this was one of the ones that popped up first.

Job:
High-end automotive graphic design for print and web.

Plans for the future?
Want to quit my job and be a full-time writer.

Any comments?
I have never fit in anywhere and I'm a social outcast. I thought I'd outgrow this awkwardness by now, but I am still unable to meld completely with society. I knew I thought 'differently' than most people, and that something was fundamentally wrong with the way I perceived the world. 7 years ago I think I found out why, when my psychologist tested me for AS, and was diagnosed with it later that year. I look forward to reading posts in this forum and hopefully be able to converse with people of like-mind.

Hi Jillian, I'm Mark. Welcome to the Wrong Planet.

Hi Mark, thanks for the welcome - good to be here!

Nice to meet you, Jillian.

Hi Jerry Thank you for the warm welcome! Everyone seems nice here.

What is your first name?
Conrad
Age:
21
Location:
Indianapolis
Hobbies and Interests:
Internets, music, cooking
Why are you here?
To (hopefully) ameliorate the ennui of my life
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
At some point in grade school.
Favorite subjects:
History, Music, English
Year/Grade:
college junior
Favorite music:
Metal
Books:
I don't read as much as I should.
TV shows/Movies:
The Big Lebowski, among others
Instrument:
Guitar
Do you like sports?
I enjoy biking, but it's too cold for that now. Anything involving a ball is something I avoid.
Family:
I have a 24-yr-old brother and a 19-yr-old sister.
Clothing:
Mostly jeans and T-shirts (including band shirts) I always relish the opportunity to wear my leather jacket.
How did you find this website?
It is mentioned on wikipedia.
Job:
Just part-time drudgery
Plans for the future?
I've yet to decide on a major. I do hope to pursue postgraduate education. I also plan to write some novels.