Why do you come here?

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If Techno Viking is nowhere else in the universe, Techno Viking must be here.

Hi there,

It's somewhat of a addiction to come here. I can relate to what people saying here and I learn a lot about autism in general. Some posts hit me on the nose and I can wonder for hours about the content. Others make me laugh outloud, some of you have the dry-est humour and I like that.

Also I noticed my English is improving, which is always a surplus. I'm a sucker for languages and writing stuff, I quess. Because English isn't my native language I dare to go really naked and be all the way honest about some deep personal stuff or feelings.

What I really like as well is the fact that we come from all over the world and still we can relate to each other despite our social differences or cultural background. The time diff. is sometimes somewhat confusing. When I just got out of bed and slurping my first coffee some of you are just about to go to bed. Somewhat different mindsets we have then.

Thanks Alex and best of luck to you all,
C.

It's a habit, sort of a routine. It's like going to the local pub, but of course it takes less energy to socialize here, and I don't have to leave my house, and I can do other things at the same time. So it's perfect for those times when I feel like interacting with people but don't feel like leaving the house or being in the same room with anyone - which is often.

And I guess it goes without saying that I come here because of the site's theme. I'm always interested in learning more about ASD's, just like most people who post here, I would assume.

I've tried other boards, but they don't hold my interest. I like posting a lot on just one site.

I come here because I would love more friends in real life, but if it isnt social skills problems tripping me up it is sensory stuff, there is a lot to look out for when I am with people. Here it is just easier. I kind of feel between worlds- too weird for the NT world but less aspie than many aspies I have met. If I had to choose I would choose the aspie world because it is more comfortable and a haven for the weird.

I come here less than I used to for two reasons: been more 'up' and productive lately, so less need to commiserate; and to be honest, my interest wanes when I get no feedback on any of my posts. I'm not an attention hound but I seem to kill threads or generally hear only the crickets and tumbleweeds after posting some of my more complex thoughts.

its an escape from the real world

Because I'm trying to figure out myself, and even if it turns out I'm just some sort of NT that has some aspie-like traits of being obsessed with things and social awkwardness, at least I know I'm not the only one with problems like that.

I come here to know I'm not alone exactly in autism/retardation... since I'm going through a very hard time in my life accepting my autism and problems... so... guess I'm just looking for someone to chat to or something...

I stumbled onto this forum while doing research on Asperger's Syndrome. I wanted to learn more about myself, so I read some of the posts. I was so delighted to see that many of the people here think very similarly to the way I think, and experience the same things I experience. So I registered.

I love it here. It's the only forum where I've truly felt welcome. It's a place where I can truly be myself without being harshly judged and hated for being "different from the majority." Here, I am part of the majority.

I come here to learn what is going on in the world as it pertains to an Autistic perspective as well, try to relate to others in various posts, lastly try to make friends with some of the kindhearted people here..

I come here to commiserate, learn, socialize and to feel less alone. Almost any question I have posted has not gone unanswered and usually someone comes along and gives me info or their personal experiences that really help. I can't tell you how tired I am of talking to councilors that pat me on the back "oh no one notices your panic symptoms" or keep saying the more you are out there socially the better you will be at it. Bleh

In general I'm thrilled to be somewhat understood and to learn about Aspergers as an adult, because in the real world pysch and medical field we don't seem to exist.