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Hello,

I think I may have Aspergers syndrome. I am 33 years old, male and live in london.

I first heard of the symptoms about 3-4 years ago and immediately associated with most of them.

The symptoms I have are:

Communication dificulties - particularly in groups, I never seem to be able to pick the right time to say something, I am ok in a 1 on 1 situation, but do still have some nerves in most situations. also I feel as if the sound of my voice is a bit of a drone...

I also enjoy planning things...

I have relatively few interests

a recent history of depression

minor clumsiness and coordination problems


I have never sought any diagnosis previously, just thinking that I wasn't sure if it would be too much help, however I was recently made redundant and believe that the communication dificulties are affecting my interviews. My parents mentioned that help is available for people who suffer from AS, and I'm getting rather annoyed of not getting beyond interviews for jobs which I feel I could easily do.

Nice to meet you, caffeine_demon.

Hey!

Welcome to WP!

Tim

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

Welcome caffeine_demon.

And yes, it is annoying beyond belief to be knocked back for jobs for which you are ridiculously overqualified, just because you don't come across as Mr/Ms Personality. I hope you are able to find ways around this barrier.

hiya!

i've always thought of myself as talking AT people lol

Just wanted to say "Hi"

Cheers!

Hello caffeine_demon

welcome to WP

Welcome Caffeine_Deamon,

It is just one of theose social things, like wearing clothes. Useless I tell you, a waste all around.

But no one listens.

You do need acting lessons. That is about the limit of treatment that works on us.

It is a total fraud, and useful. Face it, you do not care about the people you work with, learn to feed them what they need.

You made it this far. Not a perfect fit, nothing is, it can lead to depression, which can be treated, electro shock and soaking in tubs of ice water works. Or you can discover what depresses you, being unemployed, and become an adept lier.

All the world loves a Psychopath. Lie to them, use them, and they will tell what a great person you are.

No matter what, some will say your complete personality is a lie. Take the hint. They all are.

Social skills training for AS and acting school are the same, but they charge for acting school. A little acting would not hurt, community level, learn role playing, we are naturals.

Do not just mask your problems and get by, wow them with your performance.

All the feedback I got, family, girl friends, was "Why cannot you be like so and so?" Well so and so was always a remorseless Psychopath and compulsive lier. It was what they admired.

Play the part.

"Unto thine own self be true,
and you will be false to no man,
but wear the best clothes you can,
for clothes make the man."

He stole it from some Italian work, called it his own, and they love him.

Welcome to WP!

Hi caffeine_demon,
Out of curiosity are you a fanatic coffe drinker? Caffeine in some other form? I love good, strong coffee- preferably black. Anyway, I figure someone going by the name caffeine_demon has got to be allright.

I can relate to you on two counts. I'm great at 1 on 1, but when I speak/address a large group I'm either brushed aside or accused of being overly negative, harsh, or angry. It can be annoying. Also, like you I have been passed over at interviews or ignored when seeking a promotion or better position within a given place of employment because I didn't seem to know how to play the game, (ie. leave my brains at the door and suck up to the one(s) making the decision.)

Anyway, welcome to WP. You're amongst friends here. Sucking up is not required or appreciated.