Could I have aspergers?

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I just want honest opinions thanks.
I am 26. I don't have close friends. I had one close friend in high school and other people I would call associates. I hate parties or any kind of social gathering.
I hate shopping when the store is busy. I have never been into trends. I like to wear what is comfortable. Certain textures I cannot stand.
I was diagnosed with ADHD and medicated because in school I could not sit still. At home with just my family I was fine, but at school with all the kids was a bit much. Even when people would come over to visit I would start feeling like I just had to release some energy or I would burst.
Even today I get very anxious when there are too many people around. I can handle a few but not much more than that.
I never had a speech delay and hit my developmental milestones on time. Just social things I don't get.
I never got social rules and to this day I am still learning some of them.

My son was diagnosed with autism and that got me doing research. I guess I finally started noticing that I did display alot of autism traits and started reading more on aspergers. Thanks in advance for any advice.

You're welcome to have mine.

You certainly sound like you'll have no problem fitting in here, but without proper testing by an experienced (and that word is KEY) professional, there's no way of accurately diagnosing online by strangers. I do think that AS is one of those rare Mental Health issues whose 'sufferers' are generally quite capable of assessing themselves. Like depression, once you know the signs and symptoms, its not rocket science to say "Hey, that sounds exactly like ME"

Welcome to the Pleasuredome! (Frankie says relax).