27 Feb 2010, 5:36 pm
Hello! Well, I guess this is the place to introduce myself so I best get crackin' to the good stuff.
I have recently been seeing a psychologist. It was suggested by my medical doctor that I talk to someone. Long story short, the psychologist mentioned in passing about Aspergers. I paid no heed to it. But, when I discussed my session with my mom, it was as if a light bulb went off in her head and I could practically hear her smacking her own forehead. So, I did some preliminary research and the next session I discussed a little bit more with her about it.
So, right now, I'm in the process of getting the official diagnosis. It's evident to everyone in my life and they can see it now and everything is making perfect sense for them as to why I am the way I am. I am still very unsure of how I feel about it.
One the one hand, I feel great because that feeling of being different than most other people and why do I feel like that is finally being answered. It's the last piece of the puzzle of who is me. So, I'm happy about that.
On the other hand, after being recently diagnosed with the hypothyroidism and thinking that was the problem, I thought that I would be getting better and more normal so that I can function and get on with my life and be out there doing what others do. But, apparently, that will never happen. And, that part just really, really hurts. I try not to think about that too much and try and focus on the positive things. But, I will have this constant everyday reminder that I am different.
I'm not sure what I do want to do now and what direction I want to go in my life. I have learned so much along the way, I see the world and how it operates and functions. And, while I don't know everything there is to know, when you can dwindle things to core components, concepts and patterns, this world becomes really boring, really fast. Right now, I'm just taking it one day at a time.
One of the important things for me is to be able to be myself and not hide anything. I am also gay and know what that feels like. It sucks and I don't like it. And, if I have to hide this as well if I have to be social...well, then...I'm not going to be a very happy person.
Anyways, that's enough for now. I have a tendency to write really long posts. I look forward to reading a lot of your posts and more than likely will be just doing more reading than writing. Thanks for making this website, though I have issues with the name being 'Wrong Planet'. It's just another way of segregating instead of integrating. But, I do understand the meaning behind why they call it this. It's just an observation. 
Take care,
Upo.
27 Feb 2010, 5:53 pm
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27 Feb 2010, 5:55 pm
richie
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27 Feb 2010, 6:32 pm
To WrongPlanet!! !
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28 Feb 2010, 8:51 pm
welcome to WrongPlanet.
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28 Feb 2010, 9:55 pm
Welcome, Upo! Enjoy it here - I do
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