Luska wrote:
That depends on what aspects of Asperger's you define as an improvement. I still have stimming episodes. I walk around aimlessly not knowing why. If there is a distraction I find it difficult to get back to work. I daydream for so long. I "can see colors in numbers". I talk to myself and there's that odd moment when I realize Im talking to myself.... I make odd noises occasionally that just come out of my mout or words just come out involuntarily... I have strong feelings for revenge. ...
The list goes on and on but you get the picture. Some areas unfortunately will not change because of how the brain is wired.
I do the same with odd noises; humming parts of songs... sometimes I get snippets of songs stuck in my head; I have to make sure important things (like diabetes medicine) are in my line of sight going out the door because I'll forget them otherwise. I just try to be more self aware so I'm not annoying others so much though sometimes when I'm focused on things I'm not paying attention; other than that just being open with people and asking them to let you know if you're annoying them helps. I still annoy people I'm sure... but I'm happier.
I started addressing my issues by developing work-arounds. For my ADHD I always have an engineered distraction going so that I can focus on whatever I have to do (like right now I'm listening to an audiobook). For Aspergers I became more self accepting (nothing slows down personal progress like hating yourself) and adopted a growth mindset (I'm a work in progress...only quitting is failure) where I just keep trying to improve in an area that is holding me back. My stimming migrated to less noticeable ones... I still rock a little and tap my feet sometimes if I'm not paying attention but usually it's just my fingers or my teeth doing it now. It does annoy some people but far fewer.
I would suggest doing something constructive while you walk around
aimlessly; perhaps listen to a book or just consider it
exercise.
Quote:
I have strong feelings for revenge
Unfortunately such feelings cut both ways. They don't usually hurt the person you want revenge on; just you. It robs you of energy you could otherwise use for your benefit. Until I got a handle on my anger I was pretty miserable. Try to forgive ignorant people - they don't know any better.