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    Do you recognize this type of behaviour?

    Hi Sophie, Indeed I do recognize the feelings and behaviors you mentioned. I was diagnosed as high functioning autism last year, so for me it may be a case of social anxiety or even manifestations of asexuality. I'm not sure how these are related to AS, but it wouldn't surprise me if there were...
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    Does anyone here choose to stay single?

    Relationships are a minefield for me because I have social anxiety as well as fear of intimacy. In the past I felt trapped in any kind of romantic relationship and therefore came to believe that I wasn't meant to be married. I actually came to this conclusion at around age nine or so. At one...
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    Hello, everyone!

    Hi Ynnorsukram, welcome. As an aspie I find the world to be a strange place that I don't fit neatly into. I don't have many friends either- not even a girlfriend. I think I understand some of your sentiments, though I'm closer to 60 than 30. Knowing about spectrum issues is a good thing and can...
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    HI I’m ned i think i have

    Hi Ned, I like languages as well. My latest interest is Russian. I also studied German fairly extensively. In the social realm, I have social anxiety and prefer solitary activities. Life and the world seem like uncomfortable mysteries to me. Welcome, and thanks for your post.
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    Tinitus woes can you advise me?

    I've had tinnitus for over 30 years. Initially it was very distressing and kept me awake at night. At some point I got used to it- well within a year I would say. I went to several doctors, but was always told that there was nothing they could do. I've seen and heard ads for products that are...
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    how did you know you had Aspergers ?

    I scored a 32 on the online test as well! I had long suspected that I was on the spectrum but wasn't diagnosed until last year.
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    My final thread.

    I'm new and so hesitant to comment. However, I can relate to what you're feeling- I think. People on the spectrum need to stick together imo. I hope that you reconsider b/c I'm sure that your input would be helpful and welcome. Otherwise, good luck with everything.
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    NT for a day???

    I'm afraid I might lose a fundamental part of myself. At this point I'm tired of fighting my "condition" and ready to embrace it, along with others who can relate to my journey.
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    Does anyone else feel like they should just not be on Facebook?

    I don't do much with FB. However, there is a foreign language site where people post opinions on a variety of topics. My posts are generally well-received, but somehow I still feel like I'm out on the margins. I've been shutting down lately and may quit as this social outlet has once again...
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    ASD and Lifestyle Obstacles

    Hello to All, Throughout my life I've tried hard, at times, to exert myself and strive to achieve certain standards set by the NT powers that be, i.e. college degrees in order to get on the career "treadmill" as well as study and travel abroad in order to "broaden my horizons." Yet I continued...
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    I'm new here

    Hi Joe, I'm new here too. Welcome! I'm sure there are many things here for everyone to connect with.
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    It All Makes More Sense Now

    On one of my foreign experiences a guy who lived in the student dorm said that I was strange after talking with me for a few minutes! I used the excuse of being foreign, only to be told that I wasn't like other people he'd met from my country. Jerk! He turned out to have his good points...
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    Where is everyone from? Any other fellow New Yorkers?

    North Texas
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    It All Makes More Sense Now

    Even before the diagnosis confirming my placement on the spectrum last year I was reasonably sure that I was ASD. However, a complicating factor is that I suffered Encephalitis as a child. This can also account for social, sensory, and a whole host of other unfortunate circumstances-...
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    Hi, Looking Forward to Sharing Common Experiences with You

    Hello to All, I'm new here and was finally diagnosed last year with Autism Level I- I think this may have taken the place of Aspergers, though I'm not sure. I'm in my 50s and can relate very well to many of the issues and struggles that I've read so far. I think I'm in the right place! It's...
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