Scottish Aspie Says Hello

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Hello. I'm not exactly sure how I discovered Wrong Planet, but I've known about this place for a while now. In the past week I have been dabbling under this alias in the chat room, and three days ago I finally mustered up the courage to join the forums. It has been a long time since I posted regularly on an internet forum, due to difficulties I will get around to describing later, but I look forward to participating in the discussions here, and perhaps making a few friends!

I am a 23 year old Scottish male who, after what seemed like an eternity of treatment for depression and social anxiety, was diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome only last year. I'm still coming to terms with what it means to have AS and, although I'm very happy to receive support for my condition, I continually question my diagnosis.

I spend many hours online each day, often chatting to people, reading about anything that interests me, or, on ocassions, playing Yahoo! Pool. My other main interest is heavy metal music, particularly the power metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal sub-genres. My favourite bands are Blind Guardian, Children of Bodom, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish and Arch Enemy. I also enjoy bowling, playing pool and playing football.

I struggle to write - especially about myself - and I also hope posting here can help me overcome this difficulty. I lack confidence in my ability to come across as anything but dull, and I deliberate over even the smallest piece. Larger pieces of writing make me extremely anxious. When I was still at school I would deliberately skip English class at the expense of attending other classes that day, so intense was my fear. For years I have avoided writing anything more than a paragraph whenever I could and, until a few months ago, even writing an email was difficult for me.

If anyone has any questions, please ask. I would like to explain myself further.

Nice to meet you, RedMetal.

Liking the name and also red is my favorite color.

Welcome to WP!

Tim

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

Hi RedMetal. Welcome to WP. It's good to have you onboard.

Hullawrerr RedMetal and Welcome. There are a few of us Scots sprinkled on
the site.
I don't think you need fret too much over what to write.Your introduction was
well written and you'll probably find that even one-line answers can be quite
effective on WP.

Hello RedMetal,

My husband is a huge football (though we say soccer in Australia) fan. His whole wardrobe comprises Manchester United gear.

He has played since he was 7 and is still going at 37. When he loses, the world is coming to an end, too depressed for marital duties!

I have 2 sons with Asperger's (they're 9 and 7) and a 4 year old son.

Welcome to WP!

I found your post interesting and easy to read - nothing wrong with your writing.

Helen

Thank you for you comments. I started planning what to write over a day before I posted though.

Smelena:
Unfortunately, I don't get to play much football these days. My local Autistic society tried organising games but, after the scheduled day was changed, only three of us turned up. That quickly dwindled down to two, and the sessions were officially cancelled. However, we were offered the chance to play with some students (mostly Germans) attending the local university. That didn't last for long, as one of the Germans injured his hand. Even though I don't get much practice, I too hope to still be playing when I reach 37!

I occasionally watch football too. Aberdeen is my favourite team, although I'm willing to cheer on anyone who plays either Rangers or Celtic. Most of the football I watch, however, is Champions League football and I support Liverpool in that competition. My favourite teams tend to play in red.

You must have been pleased with the Liverpool performance in tonight's game
at Marseille ! I support St Mirren myself,despite the fact it's 20 years since
they qualified for a European tournament.That was the same period when
Aberdeen were in their glory days as well

pluto:
Yes. I was pleased when my dad told me the score! I didn't watch the game though - I was too worried about studying for a test to concentrate. I've calmed down now, but I think I'll be studying all night - I should be studying now! I missed the 8-0 game too, because the Celtic game was screened instead. I almost always manage to miss Liverpool at their best.

Oh no!! Liverpool is my husband's least favourite team!!

My husband is so proud of the fact that I gave birth to our first son wearing a Manchester United shirt. I was so sick of my maternity clothes I started wearing his shirts. I just happened to be wearing one of his shirts when I went in to labour.

Helen

Nice to meet you, RedMetal, from another Aussie.

Welcome! Only 20 days until Hogmanay!