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11 Oct 2010, 10:35 am

I haven't been formerly diagnosed with Aspergers, mostly because no one in my family considered that I would have it (that and they don't really believe in Autism or AS). But a couple of years ago when my cousin was about 3 years old, she started showing signs as if she had Autism.
She would never talk to anyone and she would play with only certain toys or put them in a certain order. I told my aunt and uncle to have her checked but they refused. I started looking more at the symptoms and they also described my uncle as well as me.

I've suspected that I might have AS a few years ago and I have taken many tests and they all point to AS. I've always thought I was normal, but looking at the way I act and what I do I seem to have AS. I tend to copy peoples words or actions (it helps me cope with being around other people), I will try to avoid situations where I will be around lots of people, I focus on subjects like math or science stuff, I tend to hang out with people younger than me, and I always get told I talk in a monotone voice or don't so emotions.

But I'm glad that I figured out "who I am" cause I no longer feel like an outcast. Also do people with AS normally have Bipolar or Anxiety? For the last four years I've suffered some some type of depression/anxiety and never thought to take medicine or talk to anyone because it is difficult for me to put how I feel into words and I've always thought that depression medicine is bad.

Edit: Also forgot to mention that I have an obsession with Rubik's cubes, puzzles, and electronics. Pokemon too.

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11 Oct 2010, 10:43 am

Hello and welcome to WP!

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11 Oct 2010, 6:23 pm

Welcome greetings, NewShinyCD, to the Wrong Planet community.

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11 Oct 2010, 7:42 pm

Welcome!

I don't personally have a bipolar disorder, but when it comes to anxiety, I see it as a consequence, the first thing you need to do is understand what anxiety is:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYJdekjiAog[/youtube]

The video is long, but it is a must see, take notes also and godspeed

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