Here I am again, still think I might be an Aspie.

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Hi,
I came to this forum a few years ago and posted a few times. Then I moved on (even forgot what my user name was). Last night, I started thinking again about the possibility that I could have Asperger's .
Not sure what got me thinking about it this time, but a few years ago my sister had told me that her son was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and she thinks I might have it too. The same behaviors she saw in me as we were growing up, she now sees in her son. He keeps to himself, he gets obsessed with things, he hates upsets to his routine. She asked me for advice and I didn't have any at the time. But I think maybe I acclimated well enough at work and elsewhere, to the point where I don't realize just how much I've adapted. (For example, I couldn't master cursive writing in school, so I just switched to writing in print--problem solved. Had no idea other Aspies have done this, too.)
Last night I looked around at my apartment and wondered about this. I'm about to be 35, not married (I can count on ONE hand the number of guys I've dated), I have no pets, I don't have company over, I make under $20,000 a year even though I've been to college, most of my friends (about 90%) are online...I could go on and on. When I think back over my life.....the red flags are EVERYWHERE. Everywhere!! !
I have read that girls tend to mask Asperger's better than boys, so it's possible that people mistake my social awkwardness for being quiet or reserved. When I lived with roommates, I rarely ever came out of my room. Their friends didn't believe I existed til I came out of hiding one day. At work, much of my day is based around routines, and I've taught myself (or others have cued me) how to greet people and interact well enough to pass as normal.
Anyway, sorry for the lengthy post. Just wanted to introduce myself.

--Carrie

Hi, welcome back Blue Rose! And yes, you do sound Aspie to me.

Thanks, questor.

Welkome to WP

Mick

Yep, much sounds familiar. I was once asked in a training seminar if I could have any car, what would I pick ? I said, "uh.... The same one as my old car. Only new." This did not help the instructor make his point.

Thanks, Mick.

Toy Soldier, I was probably the easiest convert ever for a church group that came to my house to practice on me. I didn't get that I was supposed to refute their claims instead of agreeing to everything. LOL

Just because a person does not socialize much, does not make them an Aspie anymore than smiling make someone a happy camper. My point is to ask yourself why you think this diagnosis would help you to change your plight. Try changing your diet to a whole foods plant-based diet. I am diagnosed with Asperger's. Changing my diet has helped me not flip out so much over stupid stuff, think clearer, etc. What you project will come back to you. Find what makes you happy, do it, and others will be happy to be around you.

Welcome!

Welkome to WP

Mick