Hi everyone,
I'm 44 and I live in England near London.
I've suffered from anxiety and depression for most of my life and about 5 years ago I heard the phrase Social Anxiety which seemed to fit me very well. I visit a UK-based Social Anxiety forum and Aspergers Syndrome was mentioned frequently there. I read up a bit on it and there are many symptoms that I think I display.
I am currently having psychotherapy and my therapist agrees that I have "significant Aspergic traits" (whatever that means). I took a coupe of the online tests I found and scored 39 on the AQ test and 160 on the Aspie Quiz. I haven't been formally diagnosed with Aspergers therefore but I think I have it (even if only mildly).
I work full time and carry on a reasonably normal life but it is hard sometimes. I find it especially difficult to find enough quiet and solitude to allow me to recharge my batteries as it were.
I enjoy reading Science Fiction and Fantasy, going to the movies, reading comics and playing video games. I also enjoy drawing and I'm trying to improve my skills at that. I'm also interested in railways (both real and model).
I hope to get to know a few people on here who share some of the same interests and viewpoints and just to have fun.
Best wishes to all.
Falloy
03 Dec 2011, 5:02 am
