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 Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:31 pm
I was diagnosed when I was around thirteen. During Elementary school I was bullied constantly by kids in my class. Teachers claimed I was at fault for my odd behaviors and that I made odd facial expressions. I was very eccentric and had trouble with showing my emotions correctly. I didn't start talking until I was four and still had trouble with speech and communication. Now, I have trouble with verbal and emotional expression.
I also ahve developmental delays as well. I am socially-awkward and despite having many facebook friends, I lack social skills to be able to talk to them all at once or when they are in groups. I do have emotional issues and lots of other problems that tend to make my life difficult. I deal a lot with people who fail to understand me.
I feel like I battle between trying to conquer most of my autistic traits but feeling like I'm not trying hard enough. At times, I feel like a dirty person if I do something bad that people jump on me for. It always makes me want to cut myself because I have a hard time dealing with negativity from others.
I do my best not to let such things get to me but sometimes its never easy. I was said to have High Functioning autism but so many people say its not an official diagnosis. I don't fall under AS because I have a low IQ (Somewhere between 70 and 80) I seem smart but that's just because writing is the only thing that makes my communication skills better.
So yeah... aside from that, I am obsessed with anime. biggrin
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:39 am
Hi and thanks for sharing. I have Asperger's Syndrome which is high functioning. I live and work on my own. My family and friends are very supportive of me. I too am socially awkward and have trouble dealing with people and communicating.
What are some of your favorite Anime? I like Naruto, Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, etc.....
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:41 am
...too many to name. O_O
But I'm currently obsessed with Durarara!!. It's so funny. <3
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:40 am
Durarara's cool.
I'm watching that and Inuyasha the Final Act.
But I was teased in school and I had rage attacks when I was bullied. I felt blamed by the teachers, just because I stood up for myself. As far as I'm concerned, that's how I survived the horrid place. But it gets better, especially when you know your diagnosis. Knowing that makes you feel like your not alone. People always have a thing about labels being a bad thing, but they're a good thing. It's a way of saying that there are others like you, otherwise such a label wouldn't exist.
I don't know my IQ. Generally IQs are actually average among Aspies. I seem smart to some, because of my computer skills. I can take them apart and put them together. Know what parts are not compatible. So we have a focused interest that makes us seem above average. Like you and your writing.
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