Myrkabah wrote:
LadyBug wrote:
No, you don't have to prove anything to me. However, along with what I've mentioned, you might be interested to know some of the co-morbidities can be degenerative and permanent. Also, depending on your age and level of difficulties, there might be certain opportune moments for more rapid brain development, repair, or ability to find coping skills that can work for you.
It seems to me that if this was your intention, you would have stated your concern for my well being from the outset rather than leaving your commentary and reasoning at a veiled accusation that I'm jumping on the Asperger's bandwagon until
after I'd already mentioned how messed up it is to be engaging in such behavior in the introduction forum of a support site for those with Asperger's.
It's not veiled, there are those that have done exactly that, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, depending on the ultimate intentions. Ya see, there are impacts you might not care to see. One being of a recent lowering of benefits in the US. That might be a direct result of those who are supposedly able to cope and get by with simply fitting in to belong somewhere. There are many sides to the coin you can flip in this particular Du Jour for a diagnosis.
Okay, perhaps you expected a Welcome Basket upon entering a virtual community. But, make no mistake, I doubt in your REAL life that anyone is going to bring you a casserole if you have a nervous breakdown. You'd be lucky if they send you flowers for your hospital stay.
BTW, for all purposes, I am indeed Neuro-Typical and mentally healthy, in more ways than you can imagine. However, I've spent many years as a community volunteer and advocate, so I'm not trying to rattle and pull your chain for wanting you to prove yourself to me.