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Joined: 21 Nov 2011
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22 Nov 2011, 5:13 pm

I'm new here. I'm 30, female and from the state of GA. I think I might have Asperger's, even if only borderline, but it's the only thing that sort of makes sense considering my personality and difficulties. I'm going to read through forums and try to get educated before I ask really stupid questions. I'm hoping I find some answers here, even if they aren't the answers I want.

MakaylaTheAspie
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22 Nov 2011, 5:22 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet.

Okay, before you dive into the sea that is known as the autism spectrum, there are two things you must know:

1. It is rare when someone is text-book autistic, and most of us don't show all of the symptoms that are listed.
2. If you are certain you have Aspergers or another autism spectrum disorder, go for a professional diagnosis just to be completely sure.

That is all.

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idlewild
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22 Nov 2011, 5:35 pm

Thanks, I'm planning on making an appointment to get on the road towards a diagnosis in the next month. Not really thrilled about that.

I'm not "textbook" so I may not have Aspergers. Completely realize that. Right now, it just seems to be the possibility that makes the most sense.

Jenga
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22 Nov 2011, 5:42 pm

Me too - I know how you feel. Never knew much about AS until recently, saw a description and it could have been me as a child. Getting assessed in the next few weeks, as soon as the appointment comes through.

I'm quite worried about the whole process too, but it's a necessary.

Good luck!

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22 Nov 2011, 5:57 pm

Hi and welcome to Wrong Planet!
Love the Jem and the Holograms pic I had the paper dolls when I was little!

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Your Aspie score: 165 of 200
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22 Nov 2011, 6:24 pm

Jenga - Thanks. I'm not comfortable with doctors but I'm hoping this will be helpful.

Glasstoria - I watched the show when i was a kid. I think I had a Jem doll when I was small.

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22 Nov 2011, 6:30 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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Silly NTs, I have Aspergers, and having Aspergers is gr-r-reat!

idlewild
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22 Nov 2011, 10:38 pm

Blog tips? I just wrote a blog post and it disappeared into the aether. Did I do something wrong? Is there a trick to this?

theimperiousdork
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22 Nov 2011, 11:08 pm

Did you happen to save it? Can you tell how you wrote your blog entry?

Wait, where was I? Oh, right.

The Big D welcomes you to Wrong Planet! Enjoy your stay!

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22 Nov 2011, 11:10 pm

No, I should have. I've learned from WP not to ever trust a publish button.

Thanks! I'm learning a lot here.

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