Hi,
I had first learned about Aspergers from my mom about five years before and upon reading about it I felt that this could be a possibility. The possibility alone was quite a relief, if it wasn't this at least I was on the right track. I've spent a number of years focused on self-study through meditation, yoga, dance, music, experimental drug use, reading through books on philosophy and spirituality, attending retreats, sweat lodges, rituals, ceremonies, etc, all in an effort to develop an understanding to my seemingly unique way of understanding.
In general there have been so many unexplainable occurrences in my life where everything seemed fine one minute and then another wasn't and having no idea what had really happened. Or why I found a slew of other things particularly challenging which seemed so simple for others. Nonetheless I began actively reading about Aspergers for a few weeks during which time I found work in Bermuda. Which for awhile that became my focus and my Asperger research fell by the way side after moving there. Eventually I came to be seeing a transpersonal psychologist on a regular basis and one day got to talking about Aspergers and my desire to seek out a diagnosis. My therapist at the time referred me to someone else and I was finally diagnosed with Aspergers a little over a year ago.
During that time I've been working with the new therapist. My friends and family definitely see an improvement as I am able to better identify and communicate the difficulties that transpire in my day to day life, sometimes disclosing how it relates to my diagnosis.
Though as of late I've been developing an interest in wanting to meet others with Aspergers. At the moment I have not met, in real life or online, any other adults who are on the autism spectrum with which I can relate with. So here I am and hoping that by participating in these forums that I can realize this.
Thanks,
Janus
p.s. if any of you are in Bermuda or visit from time to time let me know.
p.p.s. i also play Go on KGS a lot so if you're looking to play a game message me.
18 Oct 2010, 11:24 am
