Hidden_1
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Has anyone here lost a friend after having an Asperger's "breakdown"? (I forget the actual term) I have spent my entire life keeping my Asperger's well hidden. I always knew I had problems but I learned early how to "act normal". I found out about Asperger's a few years ago and eventually learned that my problems have always due to the condition. I still keep this from the few friends I still have and try to keep my "breakdowns" hidden. A long-time friend instigated an argument ( he was probably not serious) but the subject was one I'm passionate about. I cannot tolerate arguments and I usually just shut up and agree with the other person. In this case he was so wrong I could not accept his position. I was trying very, very hard not to tell him he didn't know what he was talking about so I just said "no". He kept repeating his statement and I kept repeating "no". My wife tried to intervene to get him to stop because she knew what might happen. Finally, I reached my limit. I slammed my hands down on a coffee table and shouted "stop arguing!!" My "friend" thought I was threatening him and jumped up to fight or leave. I tried to explain but he was having none of it. He left. Later he told a mutual friend and his sister that I was a crazy person and people should stay away from me. Needless to say I felt hurt and a bit betrayed. This person let it be known he wanted no more contact with me. Any thoughts?