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I am Solo Dolo.
I never could understand why everyone in the entire world seemed so messed up. By the law of averages it became clear that maybe, just maybe it was me. Then one day at work I was listening to a podcast of an NPR Interview with Tim Paige. Author of Parallel Play. It blew my mind! I thought Who the F*** is this guy and what the h*** is Asperger's? (I swear a ton, this will take some getting used to.)
His description of himself matched me so well, like he knew me, like he could read my mind, that it took an enormous effort to keep from breaking down completely. It was nearly a religious experience.
Since then I have proceeded cautiously, reading, taking diagnostic tests online, but not talking about it. To anyone. I don't want a professional diagnosis. I don't want a file somewhere with my name on it and a mental illness listed as a malady. I am 37, and I have spent the last 32 years wondering, worrying, running, hiding, sleeping, avoiding and convincing myself that it wasn't me, it is everyone else. Other people are too loud, too fast, too busy, too caught up in ordeals that do not matter, but that is just the way of the world. I have become comfortable with this worldview, as irrational as it is.
I'm no ready to let go of it.

That's enough for now.

Hi, and welcome! I'm glad that you joined - hopefully you will find a lot of support and kindred spirits here.

Thanks LB

Hi SoloDolo! Welcome to Wrong Planet. Check out the many interesting and helpful forums here. You are among friends here at WP!

Hi SoloDolo, welcome to Wrong Planet

Thanks all.

Welcome

Thanks Ten.

Welocome to WP! No need to give up your POV as you are not alone here.

Welkome to WP

Mick

Welcome to WP!