23 May 2010, 10:00 am
Hi there,
I'm a Belgian aspie (male), I'm 31 years old now. I've been diagnosed more than 2 years ago. I failed college two times, mainly because of my autism but I got a job in computer support in 1999. That time was a golden year to star in IT. I 've successfully earned my bachelor degree in library sciences, taking lessons during evenings and weekends. Last year I was fired, again my socials skills and not being flexible where the main reason. I was fed up with computer support anyway. So I didn't really mind. They paid me a fair amount which I'm using now when I'm unemployed but happy. I use my time to study and read. I started at Open University (bachelor computer sciences). I made my first exams and it was pretty good. Within a few months I'll start a full time training in webdevelopment. After 9 months I can take a internship for about 6 weeks and then I will be ready for my next job: php-developer.
I have a girlfriend, we 're together since 1997. We had our problems in the relationship. I don't have to tell you the reasons I think. But I think we 're doing fine now.
I also have OCD. I try to control it with prescribed drugs. I had a very bad time a couple of years ago and that finally made clear to me that I had to visit a psychiatrist who finally diagnosed me as an Asperger with OCD.
Besides computers, I like reading, horses and painting.
My social life is non-existing. Work was my social life but now I'm unemployed. 
I have a girlfriend and we live together and that's it. Once every 4 months I meet some other aspies I've met once. I have almost no contact with my parents or brother. That's quite a complicated story. Oh, I also have an appointment every 3 weeks with my psychologist, who supports and coaches me in study, relationship, choices, making things clear,...
So, This is me.
richie
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23 May 2010, 10:05 am
To WrongPlanet!! !
23 May 2010, 10:25 am
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CockneyRebel
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23 May 2010, 1:17 pm
Welcome to WrongPlanet, and welcome to my time warp. 
AspieForty
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23 May 2010, 1:55 pm
Welcome to WP 
24 May 2010, 4:29 am
I have to be carefull combining drinking and meds but I still enjoy the beers! Strong beers like Kasteelbier, Duvel and Gouden Carolus are my favorite beers.
24 May 2010, 6:39 am
