02 Jul 2015, 9:53 am
Hi all!
I'm 25 years old and was only recently diagnosed with AS. My psychologist actually recommended checking out this site, and here I am 
For me, the diagnosis was an absolute blessing. After being diagnosed with depression for the past 11 years, none of the treatments were really working and life was pretty crappy. Then I started seeing a psychologist and she was the one that finally thought that maybe my depression was just a symptom of something else. Now I feel like this incredible weight has been lifted from my shoulders, and I finally feel a lot more comfortable being me for a change.
It's so comforting to know that there are so many other people who are just as shy, awkward and/or withdrawn as me, and it's just really nice to say hi to you all 
02 Jul 2015, 10:05 am
Hi AtlasOwl, welcome to Wrong Planet!
I'm so glad to hear that you found a psychologist who managed to see past the depression and recognise that 'something else'. I can imagine your diagnosis was very validating and answered a lot of questions for you.
Enjoy being you!
Myriad
02 Jul 2015, 10:13 am
Hello AtlasOwl, welcome to Wrong Planet! You can safely be yourself here, you'll get plenty of kindness and support.
Congratulations on having Asperger's syndrome.
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02 Jul 2015, 1:01 pm
02 Jul 2015, 4:06 pm
Hey AtlasOwl welcome. 
