I think I have AS. What do I do?

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Lets assume you have it.
Just because you recently discovered this new thing doesn't mean that you have to go seek out anyone or do anything about it. If you have it, then you've always had it and life goes on.

It isn't like you just discovered you have super powers and now it is your job to go save the world or something.
If you've always had trouble coping, then you probably should of thought about classes for that beforehand and not just "now that you have AS". You see what I mean? I'm not trying to be rude, just saying that there is no answer to the "what do I do now" thing. Nothing is different, because nothing has changed except how you see yourself.

Short answer: Keep living the way you have always lived, and deal with things as they come up.

^^ Yeah, I guess its not really a big deal, nothing has changed . I guess im just excited to find that my problems are common in others and that the way I act may have deeper roots than how I was raised or something. Now that I read my last posts it seems like I had discovered something life changing .

Ah im sorry its hard to quote on the mobile browser im on. I shouldve quoted Rynok there. I see what he means. I always have thought of some sort of therapy or treatment, but Ive always been kinda scared to address the problem with my parents and family. I dont know... knowing that others are this way and that it is a problem that has been studied before might give me confidence to ask my parents about it.

You can desensitive yourself somewhat if you're willing to take the time and effort. After a few decades of practice, eye contact no longer hurts and talking to strangers is no problem for me.

Just because you have AS doesn't mean you're shy.

Are you sure you don't have Social Anxiety Disorder?


-SpaceCase

I am from metro detroit too . Im actually from the west bloomfield area if you know where that is. I just found out about AS myself 2 months ago, so I am in the same boat as you.

I am currently in the process of telling my parents about AS (doing it slowly in stages), so I might have some hints.

You might want to go to the library tommorrow to read up on AS before you tell your parents or other people. I am not doubting you have it, but its a good idea to research AS before you claim you do. That way if your parents ask about AS, you have answers for them. There is a book called 'Solutions for Adults with Asperger Syndrome' by Juanita Lovett. I read that and it does a fairly decent job talking about AS in adults. Even if you dont have AS, you may find some of the info useful.

Also, try taking this test:

http://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

Just click the 'I accept' button, and fill out the 151 questions. It is not a sure bet to say wether or not you have AS, but its a good indication.

I looked that up and the conditions for that and they describe me pretty well too.

I feel the same way as you too. I found out 4 months ago. I have done lots of research.

I haven't told anyone in my family.

I have one good friend at work who knows. I tell her everything.

The 150 question quiz says that I am very likely an aspie. I might tell some of my friends that I really want to become more comfortable in social situations. Im going to have them tell me to make eye contact until I do it. I'll try to have them coach me . and if that doesnt work I really think I should seek some help.

Given what he's told us, I'd be inclined to agree. AS seems like an extreme assumption when an anxiety disorder is more common.

I was actually going to say the same thing. AS is a LOT more than merely "shy" and apprehensive. ALSO, I haven't actually been SCARED about that.

Social anxiety disorder does seem more likely. What are the main differences?

AS has a lot more to do with sensory input (dislike of and overloads). Doing things because they are soothing to you (stimming). Things of that nature.

Having trouble following a conversation (or getting the "overall" picture instead of focusing on a small piece of it), extremely narrow focus margins (but overly focused on them), very analytical and logical thought processes, just to name a few things on the spectrum.

Although part looks like shyness (the eye contact deal) that is really only a piece of it.