Hello
My name is Alex and I live in Sydney, Australia. I am a 32 year old male working in administration and I am a musician on the side. My first psychiatrist diagnosed me with Asperger's Syndrome (when I was 10 or 11) but the last two psychiatrists I saw disputed this (they could be wrong). I think I have it although in the past I was in complete denial. I also suffer depression. Well I have had a difficult start in life eg. learning difficulties, trouble communicating with others, social awkwardness, co-ordination problems, behavioral problems, phobias etc. I used to get teased and bullied quite a lot at school. I have overcome a lot of my quirks and difficulties although some things remain. I do not have problems making friends and I do have friends but believe me this is embarrassing, I have never had a girlfriend (now don't get alarmed here). There have been only three times when I have asked a girl out. All were rejected by the way. To ask someone out is an awful lot of work for me and it really takes alot out of me it would be more trouble than its worth. I think the other person gets put off or overwhelmed by my extreme nervousness and intensity if I was to ask them out. Also I get very embarrassed when I ask somebody out. The last two psychiatrists offered me no help on this and did not seem to understand.
I would really like to meet Aspie women here in Sydney and in Melbourne (I go there quite a bit). If people don't mind me asking would there be any aspie women from NSW and Victoria on this forum?
Alex
30 Apr 2009, 7:50 am
