I have a bit of a problem..

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Not sure how to do this, or if this is even in the right forum so please bare with me..

I'm self diagnosed - aspergers , I've only Recently even heard about aspergers..

anyways,

Short story, up intill recently I just though I just a 'crazy' weird and socially inept guy thats was doomed to being alone for the rest of his life.. I heard about AS on the news and looked it up, and pretty much every thing lined up..

Here comes the problem.. I was teased alot during early school, the the way I learned to cope was with pretty much staying to my self and not say anything with a sort of social phobia. I had a few friends But Has time went on we drifted apart..

lately Learned about aspergers, and think maybe I'm not crazy and doomed to to be alone.. but not sure what I should do.. I have little in the way of social skills+ horrific fear when talking to people.. Don't have money for therapy.. and I don't think theres support groups in the area.. So I just don't know were to start pretty much..

So if any one has any advice, it would be welcomed..

Well, i'm in counselling and it's not helping, so you're rpobably not missing out on anything. Apart from that, we're in the same boat pretty much.

Welcome to WP.
I always thought that I was more eccentric until I had my son and he was diagnosed with autism. When I started reading up on autism I learnt about aspergers and everything fit. I haven't gone through with a formal diagnosis, because I feel pretty dead set in my ways now.

It is really up to you if you want to find any asperger/autism groups in your area and if they have anything that you'd qualify for with regard to social skills. (Sometimes there are programs available that you won't have to pay for.)

Of course, you can always post here on WP without having to meet with anyone face to face or deal with awkward social situations...

Counseling can be a waste of time unless you are in the right spot mentally and happen apon a counselor who isnt crazier then you are(about as easy as finding a......fill in appropriate absurd analogy here.......)

I think learning as much as you can about AS and how it may be effecting you(it is different for all of us)is more helpful then many counslors.So,dont dispair.I also feel that this web site offers me a chance to meet some interesting people with out all the stressers of "real" relationships.Perhaps it can provide you with some of the same relief from feeling "all alone"?

Also,dont assume that there isnt a support group for people with AS in your area.There might be.Try googleing Autism Society and see if they have links for support groups.Most large cities have one and your area might as well.

Welcome.