Hi, new member from West Midlands

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I have recently come to the realisation that Asperger's may explain a lot about my life that I have been confused about up until now, I'm not officially diagnosed yet but I'm making the steps necessary and I'm on a waiting list to see a specialist after going to my GP with my concerns.

I was just wondering if there are other members in the Midlands that would know of any support groups in the area, as this would benefit me immensely as up until this point in my life I've only met two other Aspies (to my knowledge). I'm also open to any advice some of the older members would have/ members who have had more help with their situation than I did, this is because I'm still relatively unaware about Asperger's and how it affects different people differently and sharing experiences and knowledge would provide a lot of valuable insight

Welcome to WP Escapist.

Hi and welcome. I'm from up north so not too sure about support in your area but I assume there must be something.

Welcome to WP,
You can learn quite a bit about it on your own, reading here or elsewhere. Its maybe easier to handle in small bits in a forum environment, so I suggest just join some threads etc.

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Mick

Hi and Welcome,

I'm from the Midlands (But the better side !. ). Like you I have recently discovered I have almost def got AS, unlike you I have decided not to get an official diagnosis because at my age (51) I can't see the point. I'm basically learning to use this forum, posting questions and reading other posts and replies that I think might lead to a greater understanding of my AS. Just
the knowledge of having AS and it explaining so many of the problems and difficulties I have had in my life has already changed my outlook and has effected recent decisions. Your post does not mention your age, but for me the difficulty is separating AS from my own personality, which of my traits are due to AS, which are just me and which are mechanisms that I have adopted subconsciously to cope with the wrongness/strangeness ,difficulties communicating/socialising and handling my emotions the I have had in my life. I can't help you with any support groups, because I feel I can get to understand it myself and because just by reading the posts on this site, you will quickly learn there are vast differences between people with AS, the affect of their age and experiences, family backgrounds/upbringing, intelligence and individual personality traits makes for a vast melting pot. Finding someone exactly like yourself, who has already gone through this and can offer you all the answers, would be like winning the Euro lottery.

Good Luck on your Journey and Remember " The Truth Will Set You Free !."

Feel free to post a personnel message, not that I can supply you with any answers but I can offer support and understanding.

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