I'm not sure what I have...

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Hi!

My name is Seth and I am new to this forum. I know I have some neurological condition because I can never relate with people. I have self diagnosed myself with depression, in the past (I am ok now) and I loathe social situations. I like to think, do homework, or do things like watch Big Bang Theory, or surf Facebook by myself much more. Relationships confuse me, the idea of someone liking me for me is incomprehensible, and I am a stellar student. I am 2 years ahead of my colleagues in math (Calculus 2 as a High School Junior), and I just took the AQ agree/disagree test and scored a 37. I seek professionalism in all things. I understand that seeing an expert in person would be a more effective way to diagnose myself, but I don't want to put that burden on my parents and don't want to go through the effort. I have academic friends, but when I try to turn that friendship into a platonic relationship based on personality, it falls apart. I have countless acquaintances, although I am always uncomfortable in social situations, especially with peers. I think a girl likes me too, and It scares me to death. I just don't know what I'd say or do If she were to "ask me out" to use my generation's terms. I like her back, but I'm quite afraid of intimacy.

Thank you for your time, I'm sorry If wasted it with my exhausting thread.
Seth

Again, thanks a lot, this is something that has been bugging me for a while. If you do not want to directly respond, a response to my poll would be greatly appreciated.

For aspergers or autism your going to need alot more then social issues, maybe the new Social Disorder coming in the new DSM 5. Maybe look up some of the criterias and see what fits you.

this test is based on the criteria docs use: www.iautistic.com/test_AS.php

There are so many dozens upon dozens of possible Asperger's traits, and polar opposite traits, and varying degrees of them that every single one of us has a different profile of strengths/weaknesses/traits etc.

For me, a really really good place to start learning about most of them was reading "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome," by Dr. Tony Attwood. If you read this book, you'll know whether you personify many of these things or not - as it's only you who knows if you think/feel/act as described in detail in the book. If you don't, well your search may not be over yet.. if you do, odds are pretty good you've found what you're looking for and that further research/diagnosis etc is ideal.