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[whiterabbit815]

I was looking around online for info on Aspergers and I came across this site. I was diagnosed when I was 12, but I've had a difficult time accepting the "label". I'm now a college student and I'm starting to realize that while labels don't define a person, they certainly make it easier to find other people similar to you. I'm trying to find people who think like I do so I can finally stop wearing my "neurotypical" mask 24/7! It's exhausting.

 

[Mia]

Welcome @whiterabbit815 to Aspie Central. Sometimes it takes a long time to consider something. Your diagnosis doesn't define you, but it might help you understand yourself better.

 

[Katleya]

Hello & welcome, @whiterabbit815
That's a lovely picture you chose for your avatar, makes me think of New Zealand.

 

[WittyAspie]

Welcome WhiteRabbit! I am in school as well. What year are you in?

 

[Southern Discomfort]

Hello! Yes, I've also struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis. I don't reject it but there's just so much of the traits that I don't think I connect with. I think the problem is that I look at my communication abilities and think they're pretty much the same as everyone else's. But I suppose that's only on the surface and it's more complicated than that - it's a very complex diagnosis after all.

And yes, wearing a mask all the time in order to fit in is exhausting. A bit like this:

 

[Nitro]

 

[StephF]

Hi and welcome

 

[xudo]

Welcome

 

[tree]

 

[NeoPhile]

Welcome to Aspie's Central!
Yeah, it can be tough to "Pretend to be Normal". Just don't. Be who you are. It's the only person you can be at the end of the day.

 

[Warmheart]

Welcome Whiterabbit! I hope you feel comfortable here.

 

[Warmheart]

Welcome Whiterabbit! I hope you feel comfortable here.

 

[Warmheart]

Welcome Whiterabbit! I hope you feel comfortable here.