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Hey everyone, first time poster here.

I'm 24 and in recent years have suspected I have AS but never got an official diagnosis. I did see a psychologist but he was unwilling to "put a label on me." A lot of the traits seem to be there, as a child I was considered "gifted" and even did an interview for a radio show in 1992, but at that time nobody in Ireland would have known what AS was. Socialising is very awkward for me and I'm actually at the point where I avoid social contact where possible. I live in an apartment alone because I never got on with sharing a house with others. I've never had a true girlfriend either.
I also have a narrow spectrum of interests - I've been obsessed with computers for the last 10 years and as a result that's what I'm doing for a career. The job is mostly ok but I'm often made to serve customers or answer the phone and I hate it, never seems to get any easier for me. I'll also get some stick at times for saying the wrong thing. I've also got an interest in the electronics area which goes back to a very young age when I used to watch my dad repair old TV sets.
I've got a large interest in trains, have a big collection of Irish Rail stuff I managed to gather over the years including drivers manuals, locomotive parts and even the drivers' uniforms. As much as I'd love to drive trains I don't think I have the concentration levels to get such a job.
Finally, my physical co-ordination isn't great either, I can't catch a ball for example and I regularly lose my balance for no apparent reason. I also find it very difficult to take jokes.

Putting all of these together I'm feeling pretty certain in myself that I'm an aspie but without getting a professional diagnosis I'll always have some doubt. It would probably put my mind at ease considering I've been having episodes of depression since 1999/2000. I guess I just wanted to get my message out there and let myself be known. Thanks for reading. :)

Welcome greetings to the Wrong Planet community, steeviebops.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Sounds pretty Aspie to me. Welcome to WP. Jump in and join the fun.

Welcome to the general mayhem at WP.

Welcome to WP!

Your story sounds identical to someone else's I read a few months ago. Who was that? Don't remember, but there are a lot of people like you here. I was always picked last for any team games.

Hi and welcome to join in and talk with us! I recognise parts of myself in your text and it seems that you belong here pretty well
I also have some kind of interest in trains and there is even a special thread for it here. It can be hard to find though as this forum is so incredible big and active but if you are really interested I bring it on for you!