Nice to meet fellow Aspies.
I have a childhood diagnosis of Aspergers, I am working on getting that
confirmed as an adult, getting started on a series of medication.
I am 28 years old, single, and I just earned a Masters degree. My field
is a niche so I cannot reveal that because it could identify me.
I was functional, but I had more paranoia than what was comfortable with.
I have a few, but very potent phobias. One is shy bladder, (paruresis) Another
is a fear of, let's just say getting wet. I know the rules prohibit the discussion
of excretory issues, this may not be the best place to discuss this issue.
I do have general social anxieties. I do not know what to do when someone is crying, etc.
I have problems reading social cues, I have problems with courtesy. People say things
to be polite, I do not know whether or not they are being genuine. I can turn something
harmless like a funny glance from a coworker, and turn it into something dangerous, like
they plan on reporting me to management for something. (I rarely brake any rule serious
enough to run aground with management) I see others hugging. A church setting, yes, it
is okay to hug others. At work, school, public, etc. I am paranoid about sexual harassment,
of being accused of it. I usually stick with waving, because that is always safe. I can feel
very left out (at times I almost have a physical hunger for touch.) Also in general I worry
too much about upsetting others, and I find myself sacrificing honesty to this end. I will
tell others what I think they want to hear because I take responsibility for their emotions.
30 Jun 2014, 11:03 pm
welcome to the club 
poll needs more options. other than that quibble, you say lots of things I agree with. wish I coulda managed to go as far in college as you seem to have done without a lot of trouble.
