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Jinglyjon
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15 Jul 2011, 7:37 pm

Hi everybody... It's been awhile since i made any posts since i've joined the forum. I have been diagnosed with Asperger's disorder and ADHD (combined type) on the 12th of this month. It does not surprise me that I've been diagnosed after the (relentless aspieish) research on the asperger's the adhd a little bit but sorta saw that part. I am happy to finally have some answers to why, during the nearly 27 years on earth i've felt "different", anxious, and frustrated socially. But now I would like to do something with this new information. Anyone out there that have been diagnosed with asperger's, adhd, or even both have any pointers for me or experiences they would like to share? Thanks guys and gals!



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15 Jul 2011, 10:46 pm

I've got both. Have had both for fifty years. and only found out for certain about six months ago. Start reading my friend. A lot.

Spend some time here and some other Autism forums too.

Oh, and for the ADD part, this site is nothing short of AWESOME:

www.totallyadd.com

Watch the videos there. That site, and the video they sell there (well worth the forty bucks, believe me!), helped me sort out the parts of me that are ADD from the AS. They're not nearly the same, and having BOTH really sucks.


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16 Jul 2011, 10:16 am

MrXxx wrote:
I've got both. Have had both for fifty years. and only found out for certain about six months ago. Start reading my friend. A lot.

Spend some time here and some other Autism forums too.

Oh, and for the ADD part, this site is nothing short of AWESOME:

www.totallyadd.com

Watch the videos there. That site, and the video they sell there (well worth the forty bucks, believe me!), helped me sort out the parts of me that are ADD from the AS. They're not nearly the same, and having BOTH really sucks.


Thanks for the suggestion. Will check out the videos when i get access to a computer (accessing the site via my phone which doesn't support video). I did check out your blog and it looks like a great start. Will keep it bookmarked for the time being.

Anyone else have any input? Seems like people don't want to touch this topic. Maybe it's asked a lot on the forum?



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16 Jul 2011, 10:54 am

I've been diagnosed with Asperger's but not ADHD. It's a pretty good idea to read as much as possible about it. Through reading you can learn more about yourself and your diagnosis, and learn a lot of new ways of coping with certain things.

I know that there are a lot of good books out there on AS and ADHD. :)

Also this forum is amazing, posting on here about anything you find hard or interesting can help a lot. There are always people who will respond and be helpful in some way.

I haven't got much advice other than that but good luck with everything. :)



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16 Jul 2011, 2:46 pm

All I can say is good luck.


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16 Jul 2011, 3:46 pm

Jing,

There are many different avenues you can take with the new information. I have ADD-pi and Asperger's. I didn't find out until I was in my 20s. I decided to get on medication for ADD. My organization took off and I went back to school. Doing well these days about to graduate my third time from college. The Asperger diagnosis made me realize how much I was missing in social interaction. I always had been told I was "refreshingly different", but could never understand why and I couldn't keep a girlfriend. In short, I sought out reading material on how to act and socialize. Though I still struggle with socialization, I find that I navigate better because I understand why I am different. Also, when my current girlfriend couldn't deal with me anymore I explained why I am the way I am. Though possible only a band-aid, we have made it two additional years and are on track for marriage.

My brother has Asperger's as well. However, he failed to take initiative to try to fit in and became even more introverted from the diagnosis. The depression of being alone eventually got to him. I believe he feels as though he will never succeed because of these struggles.

My point is you now know. Find a way to solve your deficits, and enjoy who you are. I still struggle with awkwardness from time to time but that's just how life goes.



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16 Jul 2011, 10:39 pm

ForestRose wrote:
I've been diagnosed with Asperger's but not ADHD. It's a pretty good idea to read as much as possible about it. Through reading you can learn more about yourself and your diagnosis, and learn a lot of new ways of coping with certain things.

I know that there are a lot of good books out there on AS and ADHD. :)

Also this forum is amazing, posting on here about anything you find hard or interesting can help a lot. There are always people who will respond and be helpful in some way.

I haven't got much advice other than that but good luck with everything. :)


Thanks for the input ForestRose. I am certainly doing that! I started out just investigating it before getting tested....to the point where i ran my local library nearly out of books on asperger's... Now i need to go back to some of the good ones such as those written by tony atwood and look for more specific advice on deal with the disabilities i am certain i have. Any that you could suggest off hand that you have found helpful?



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16 Jul 2011, 10:52 pm

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Jing,

There are many different avenues you can take with the new information. I have ADD-pi and Asperger's. I didn't find out until I was in my 20s. I decided to get on medication for ADD. My organization took off and I went back to school. Doing well these days about to graduate my third time from college. The Asperger diagnosis made me realize how much I was missing in social interaction. I always had been told I was "refreshingly different", but could never understand why and I couldn't keep a girlfriend. In short, I sought out reading material on how to act and socialize. Though I still struggle with socialization, I find that I navigate better because I understand why I am different. Also, when my current girlfriend couldn't deal with me anymore I explained why I am the way I am. Though possible only a band-aid, we have made it two additional years and are on track for marriage.

My brother has Asperger's as well. However, he failed to take initiative to try to fit in and became even more introverted from the diagnosis. The depression of being alone eventually got to him. I believe he feels as though he will never succeed because of these struggles.

My point is you now know. Find a way to solve your deficits, and enjoy who you are. I still struggle with awkwardness from time to time but that's just how life goes.


Thanks for your input Nate. I am certainly embracing rather than running away from the diagnosis. I feel it gives me an answer to the questions i've been asking myself all these years as to what's "wrong" with me and gives me a clear direction in which to approach the future. I'm sorry to hear about your brother. People that i've told about this have been concerned about how i was taking it thinking i will be doing just that. I guess it depends on one's mindset when it occurs. Luckily i feel its a good thing rather than something negative.