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Hello,

I was diagnosed about 3 years ago and now I understand what the hell is going on. I am 49 and much of my life is now clearer to me. I finally got on the right medication for depression (i just wore out fighting the world) and things seem to be better.

I am married to a wonderful woman with 2 kids, 2 step kids and 4 grand kids. I have been luck in this regard. My wife and family always saw the real me and accepted the strangeness. FOr this I will be forever grateful,

I have finally put a name to the way I deal in life and now see the world in a more true light. I understand why I have to work so hard at work just to stay in the game. I understand why i am alone in my perceptions with respect to those around me. I understand why I like to be alone (tough in this house but I can do it by staying up late)

i Hope to put my thoughts into a Blog if I can figure out what to say.

I hope there are others out there like me

Paul

Hey Paul, welcome aboard! New here myself. If you don't mind my asking: how have the rest of your family(wife and kids, namely) reacted to your Dx?

Welcome. I am 44, and was diagnosed 2½ years ago. I have a wife, five children and a stepchild. No grandchildren so far

As for my family only my wife Knows. I have also told my siblings as the reationship is at best intermittent and i figured they probably thought I was a Jerk for not staying in close touch.

I also told my work to put them on notice of my special class under the law. With my condition I do not need to be eliminated because I did something stupid.

My wife at forst thought it was silly but now sees it as a label that is used to explain my unusual behavior and strong interests in collecting. she has come to the conclusion that if I am happy doing what I do then that is good. she lets me be me and tells me when I screw up. I am not always happywith that but I know she means well.

I have spent my life developing coping schemes to cover my condition and I am very good at it. My therapist says I have developed this skill better than anyone he has seen. It helps in the day to day interactions with people but not in the feeling of alienation.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome!

Welkome to WP

Mick