Might have Asperger's/HFA, From California

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Joined: 21 Jul 2010
Age: 35
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22 Jul 2010, 9:40 pm

Hi, I'm a 21 year old male from Southern California.
I'm diagnosed with ADHD, but also think I have Asperger's/HFA as well.

SOCIAL SKILLS
I don't have Verbosity nor am Pedantic, I actually have a very difficult time communicating with people.
I feel like I take too long to think of something and verbally communicate it to anyone.

Overall, I have pretty bad social skills even though I try to talk the conversation gets awkward for both the person I'm talking to and myself.
It just feels like I don't really connect with the person that I'm talking to.

I only have my girlfriend as my only real close friend. I don't have a circle of friends.
People say I sometimes have a stern looking face at times, I really don't notice my face doing that.

MY INTERESTS
I like machines, engines, especially the sounds of them.
The sounds of a machine/engine to me is very soothing and calming.

SCHOOL/CAREER
I failed out at community college (had a 1.23 GPA). I do have a high school diploma though.

I haven't figured out a career path as of yet. I don't have any qualifications.
My horrible social skills give me a hard time in job interviews..I don't have a job..always fail at interviews.

NOW
Does this sound like Asperger's/HFA?

My social skills are the main root of my problems in life.
I personally feel like I have nothing to relate to or contribute to in society.

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22 Jul 2010, 9:42 pm

Welcome to WrongPlanet.

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22 Jul 2010, 10:31 pm

I don't know.

ZyklonB
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22 Jul 2010, 11:10 pm

That's why I'm trying to get opinions.
To make sure I have the traits or not.

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23 Jul 2010, 1:39 am

its a very difficult thing for people to give opinions online, theres no reason your symptopms could *not* fit into AS/HFA as best as I know, but its still not impossible you dont have it. My suggestion to you is to do a lot of research and talk with a psychologist who specializes in ASDs. In any case welcome to WrongPlanet :alien: