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Hey there, I came across these forums while researching AS on wikipedia. So lets see where to begin. I'm not sure if I have AS, as for most of my life I had never heard of it. Right now I am being treated for OCD/depression. I've been obssessive compulsive for as far back as I can remember, but only began treatment when I was about 12 or so, I'm 22 now. When I heard about AS I started read some things on it, and honestly was quite shocked as some of the articles seemed to describe me perfectly. Ever since I was young I've had trouble in social situations and honestly just don't understand the prupose of many of the social norms of our scociety. Example being, I was at a college party a few months back and I stood there analzing the situation and wondering to myself what the point was. Furthermore I am very into math and science, being a computer science major. Hell, I once brought a panic attack upon while contemplating irrational numbers and their relation to the universe. Anyways I am meaning to bring up the AS to my therapist, although i have been hesitant because I am not sure of what her reaction will be. Part of me thinks she'll blow it off since it was never brought up before, yet I was never tested for it as a child either. If anyone has some suggestions or can point me in the right direction please do. Thanks.

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Hi I'm new also, if you go to the "Have I got aspergers " thread, thers a list of the online tests you can take to check it out. According to the tests, I"m Definatly an AS and i'm old and just thought I was a "Weirdo" all this time.

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Welcome to WP, ODNinja.

I feel the same way about parties in general. What is the point?
My Mother used to have quite a few parties at home and I would be standing there watching everyone drown themselves with alcohol thinking "I hope I never have to do this when I am older". I am only 16 now, but still have that exactly same feeling.