Aspergers

[Guest]

I think I have it. According to a large number of online tests I've taken.

 

It was suggested to me as a possibility by a mental health practitioner earlier in the year and I flat out dismissed the possibility. The more I read the more I think this explains a lot of why I am a dysfunctional person. 

 

Presently trying to psyche myself into going to try and get diagnosed. 

 

Anyone else have any experience of it or dealing with people that have? 

[Webbo]

What's a functional personality? If you think you should get checked out that's probably a good idea but I wouldn't take too much notice of online tests.

[Dr The Singh]

I think I have it. According to a large number of online tests I've taken.

It was suggested to me as a possibility by a mental health practitioner earlier in the year and I flat out dismissed the possibility. The more I read the more I think this explains a lot of why I am a dysfunctional person.

Presently trying to psyche myself into going to try and get diagnosed.

Anyone else have any experience of it or dealing with people that have?

Guy who works for me has it. It's good to get it diagnosed and make people aware of it. As the guy who works for me is very good at what he does , and the traits aspergers shows helps his job, but with certain people he gets frustrated, and he can get fixated on things. If I wasn't aware of his condition, it would have made my relationship with him and him with others very difficult

[Leicesterpool]

To be honest alot of people these days are found to have aspergers even me. Even alot of celebrities today are known to have to the condition and some wouldn't guess. 

[Wymsey]

It's one of those that can go 'under the radar', the spectrum is too broad really.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if some of the population have got it but not been tested/diagnosed with it.

 

I haven't got it, but know a few who don't go out much - though I don't think they have it.

[Leicesterpool]

To be honest I think a lot more people have got it and know they have but are to scared to reveal due to worry of people stereotyping them.

[Wymsey]

They shouldn't do.

 

If they were to reveal it to their employer, it's the employer's responsibility to understand it and ensure it and what they do works for them best.

 

If they were to reveal it to someone they socialise with/see often, this would make that person to understand and try and give them some social advice etc.

 

 

It's becoming a more understanding 'disorder' but, due to it's wide spectrum, it can be hard to recognise and treat.

[MooseBreath]

I reckon a high proportion of people could get diagnosed with some form of personality disorder. I mean just by posting on here in lieu of talking to real people you could argue half of us have some avoidance disorder. Point is that we're all a bit fvcked up, you're probably not excessively fvcked up, which means you're probably not special, but are instead just a normal bloke with the odd quirk just like the rest of us. Accept it, get on with your life.

[MPH]

I think I have it. According to a large number of online tests I've taken.

 

It was suggested to me as a possibility by a mental health practitioner earlier in the year and I flat out dismissed the possibility. The more I read the more I think this explains a lot of why I am a dysfunctional person. 

 

Presently trying to psyche myself into going to try and get diagnosed. 

 

Anyone else have any experience of it or dealing with people that have?

A few of my Cousins have it. From my experience someone with aspergers is often socially awkward but also acutely aware they are which is often what separates them from someone who has autism. There is such a wide range of sufferers with Aspergers that it's often hard to diagnose and functionality of each person can be markedly different.

Either way mate, you're one of us no matter what you have going on

[lianne81]

I would get tested personally .

Even if you do not want to tell anyone after , the main thing is you will know and you will be given different methods that may help you, but also remember that our world is more understanding now so even if you did want to tell people no one will treat you any different  xx 

[Finnegan]

I reckon a high proportion of people could get diagnosed with some form of personality disorder. I mean just by posting on here in lieu of talking to real people you could argue half of us have some avoidance disorder. Point is that we're all a bit fvcked up, you're probably not excessively fvcked up, which means you're probably not special, but are instead just a normal bloke with the odd quirk just like the rest of us. Accept it, get on with your life.

I'll half bite.

I know you're trolling (despite the fact you'll probably kick off and protest that you're not and I'm being a dick or too sensitive, blah blah) but there's a time and a place where even you've got to admit it's inappropriate.

A lot of people faff on about being "messed up" when they really just need to stop attention seeking and get over themselves, definitely, but when someone is genuinely worried and reaching out then I'm pretty sure telling them to "man up" is about the worst response in the history of the world.

I know you know that, I'm not trying to convince you, but anyone else reading - if you've any genuine concerns, go and see your gp, it's what he's there for and you're a much better use of his time than some drama queen with the sniffles.

[MooseBreath]

I'll half bite.

I know you're trolling (despite the fact you'll probably kick off and protest that you're not and I'm being a dick or too sensitive, blah blah) but there's a time and a place where even you've got to admit it's inappropriate.

A lot of people faff on about being "messed up" when they really just need to stop attention seeking and get over themselves, definitely, but when someone is genuinely worried and reaching out then I'm pretty sure telling them to "man up" is about the worst response in the history of the world.

I know you know that, I'm not trying to convince you, but anyone else reading - if you've any genuine concerns, go and see your gp, it's what he's there for and you're a much better use of his time than some drama queen with the sniffles.

I've been lectured at by the depression mafia on here numerous times as you know. But we're not talking about depression and my advice wasn't "man up". What I actually said was "accept it and get on with your life", which is what the OP is going to have to do eventually anyway, whether he gets a gp to confirm he has a mild case of aspergers or not.

But ok, for the benefit of those people who will be beside themselves with rage at the idea that not every little personality disorder has to turn into a big medical emergency, OP ignore my advice and go and talk to a professional.

[Finnegan]

Good boy.

[Xen]

I've long thought the same, without having done anything about it so far. Previously put it off thinking that a diagnosis at this stage in my life won't really affect anything going forward - I've already worked full time for a year without problems, almost completed my studies etc.; if it hasn't held me back by now, that surely won't change?

 

Thinking about it though, I probably should (and will) go and speak to my GP, at least. If not for my benefit, (at the end of the day, nothing can be done about it if I DO have it), then for my future colleagues / social groups / etc.. If I am diagnosed as having it, it may help other people understand how I think/work (something which wasn't always straightforward when I was on my placement), and make life a little easier.

[ozleicester]

Get tested. It's a spectrum and if you're on it it can help with understanding yourself

[Buce]

I reckon a high proportion of people could get diagnosed with some form of personality disorder. I mean just by posting on here in lieu of talking to real people you could argue half of us have some avoidance disorder. Point is that we're all a bit fvcked up, you're probably not excessively fvcked up, which means you're probably not special, but are instead just a normal bloke with the odd quirk just like the rest of us. Accept it, get on with your life.

Your ignorance is astonishing.

Asperger's is not a personality disorder, and one who has it is certainly not '****ed up'.

[MooseBreath]

Your ignorance is astonishing.

Asperger's is not a personality disorder, and one who has it is certainly not '****ed up'.

OK. I didn't say it was, and I didn't say they are, but rock on brother.

[lianne81]

I reckon a high proportion of people could get diagnosed with some form of personality disorder. I mean just by posting on here in lieu of talking to real people you could argue half of us have some avoidance disorder. Point is that we're all a bit fvcked up, you're probably not excessively fvcked up, which means you're probably not special, but are instead just a normal bloke with the odd quirk just like the rest of us. Accept it, get on with your life.

Hey Moosebreath , I think what people are trying say is just be more open minded not all people are the same . You have attention seekers that want people to feel sorry for them and always something happening in their lives that are worse than yours ( i know 2 people like that and does my head in).

 

People that have real problems do not want to be special they just want understanding in their lives as to why they find certain things hard. If there is a  reason why,  it helps them understand and their family and friends understand , it also just means that they can move on and find ways to help deal with their problems. xx

[Wymsey]

The OP is looking for advice on a sensitive subject, not arguments.

[Strokes]

Hey Moosebreath , I think what people are trying say is just be more open minded not all people are the same . You have attention seekers that want people to feel sorry for them and always something happening in their lives that are worse than yours ( i know 2 people like that and does my head in).

 

People that have real problems do not want to be special they just want understanding in their lives as to why they find certain things hard. If there is a  reason why,  it helps them understand and their family and friends understand , it also just means that they can move on and find ways to help deal with their problems. xx

One day those of us with attention seeker disorders, will get the recognition and empathy that we deserve.

[Webbo]

I've read what moosey's said 3 or 4 times and I still can't see what people are going on about.

 

To me what he's saying is is you're more normal than you realise, forgive yourself for not being perfect and you'll be all right.

[Strokes]

I've read what moosey's said 3 or 4 times and I still can't see what people are going on about.

 

To me what he's saying is is you're more normal than you realise, forgive yourself for not being perfect and you'll be all right.

Yeah I thought that, it was actually quite a nice post.

[Jimothy]

The OP is looking for advice on a sensitive subject, not arguments.

He's also not after ill judged, ill informed, moronic comments though is he.

My sisters partners brother has autism. He's 34, and has no hope of leading a normal life. He has poor social skills and coordination. The only job he's really able to do is data input, which are very few and far between. His social skills are so poor he ended up having a huge fight with his brother Boxing Day night because he was playing song pop at a stupidly high volume, and couldn't understand why he was pissing his brother off who was emotional tired having been awake for 2 days whilst his son was being born. Imagine not being able to understand how you might upset people. To some it might seem totally selfish, but it's just how he's wired up, he can't help it. The more people who understand why people might be the way they are the better, and the OP should definitely get checked out, so hopefully people will understand him a bit better and realise why he might be a bit awkward.

That said not all people with poor social skills and who seem a bit selfish have autism, some people are just arseholes.

[Wymsey]

He's also not after ill judged, ill informed, moronic comments though is he.

My sisters partners brother has autism. He's 34, and has no hope of leading a normal life. He has poor social skills and coordination. The only job he's really able to do is data input, which are very few and far between. His social skills are so poor he ended up having a huge fight with his brother Boxing Day night because he was playing song pop at a stupidly high volume, and couldn't understand why he was pissing his brother off who was emotional tired having been awake for 2 days whilst his son was being born. Imagine not being able to understand how you might upset people. To some it might seem totally selfish, but it's just how he's wired up, he can't help it. The more people who understand why people might be the way they are the better, and the OP should definitely get checked out, so hopefully people will understand him a bit better and realise why he might be a bit awkward.

That said not all people with poor social skills and who seem a bit selfish have autism, some people are just arseholes.

That's quite sad, for him and close ones.

 

Isn't Aspergers some form of Autism, or do they have differences? I know the Aspergers/Autism terms but not sure which is more 'severe' if you like.

[Strokes]

That's quite sad, for him and close ones.

 

Isn't Aspergers some form of Autism, or do they have differences? I know the Aspergers/Autism terms but not sure which is 'worse' if you like.

By worse you mean more severe surely?