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Hey, guys.

I'm new here, and have been toying with the idea that I might have Asperger's for quite a few years now. My current diagnosis of social phobia doesn't quite cover the magnitude of my troubles, and I'm going to be getting some (better) professional answers soon.

I have a few questions for the lovely people of Wrong Planet:

1) How did you find out that you had an autism-spectrum disorder?
2) Is there an overlap between social phobia and Asperger's?

I'm getting a neuropsychological evaluation on Tuesday, and I'm really excited to see what's been going on in this noggin of mine. In the meantime, I thought I'd delve into this forum and learn more about the topic.

Thanks!

hi. welcome. my past social phobia (gone now) was a direct result of having poor social skills due to autism.

Hey Jackson 999 welcome.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Thanks for the warm welcome. This seems like a great community.

I got my long-awaited diagnosis today (out of the other four doctors I've been to). For educational purposes, I will state that I honestly thought I had Asperger syndrome, but it turned out to be ADHD.

I won't continue posting here, as I probably do not belong, but if this post is of any consolation to a wondering individual, get a real diagnosis. Don't assume you have something that you don't.

Thanks, guys

Does the diagnose of ADHD cover the magnitude of troubles you mentioned in the topic start? Or did you get another explanation for the social phobia you have?