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04 Mar 2010, 10:08 pm

Hi everyone. I haven't been officially diagnosed, but, like many here, I have found that there could be no better description for what I have gone through for so many years. All this trying, trying, trying, to be "normal" or to fit in and be like everyone else. I am 37 years old, and I have spent my life being misunderstood, shunned, and abused because i was (am) "weird." As I got older my discomfort in social situations never lessened, but I was able to adapt in my own ways and hide my insecurities(I think).

Of course not all my life is unhappy. I do have family I love and care for, many cats and a wonderful dog . I have a lovely daughter, and I am able to live as an artist out of my home, which makes life a lot easier for me.

I will definitely talk to a mental health professional about diagnosis, but I am not sure that is all that important. I have been diagnosed with bipolar and depression, but I am waiting right now for appointments with my local VA. I have not been seen by a doctor in a couple of years, so it may take a while to even get to the subject of ASD.

I am so glad I found this forum (obsessive research does have its uses, after all) and I look forward to many discussions.

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04 Mar 2010, 10:49 pm

Welcome to WrongPlanet.

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04 Mar 2010, 11:44 pm

Welcome to WrongPlanet pumibel!

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05 Mar 2010, 12:35 am

Hey! I'm in nc also. What part?

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05 Mar 2010, 5:17 am

Hello pumibel, welcome, enjoy your stay on the Wrong Planet!

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05 Mar 2010, 11:00 am

Welcome aboard the Wrong Planet, pumibel.

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05 Mar 2010, 11:00 am

Welcome to WP!

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05 Mar 2010, 1:48 pm

ColdBlooded wrote:

Hey! I'm in nc also. What part?

I am in Lumberton, which is almost in SC. I am actually a transplant. I was raised in PA and TN, but I have lived all over because I was in the Military for almost 12 years. I moved here a couple of years ago after a personal crisis and health issues. My mom was taking care of me for a short time, but I have stayed to take care of her too. She has some health problems herself.

Thanks everyone for the welcoming messages. I have been reading a lot of the board topics and threads. Whether or not I am an "Aspie" I find I can relate to so many of you.

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