Hi, I'm a new Aspergers adult....

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I'll keep this very brief for now. Perhaps I'll type up something more substantial later.

I am a male in my early 30's who somehow made through a difficult childhood. I have Aspergers but I feel as if I have adapted quite well. I have a successful career, a long-term relationship, a home, and even a dog. I have joined this forum as I was only recently diagnosed with Aspergers though I have had it my whole life (of course). I am hoping to glean a different perspective into myself and my "situation" by interacting with the rest of you and learning a bit more about your coping strategies.

I really can't complain about my life or the cards I've been dealt. I don't really want any sympathy (and I doubt the rest of you do either), just a better understanding of what we face.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

-A

Welcome. Reading your post sounds like I could have written it myself. Just a little warning, we are in the minority here

Hi, sounds like we have similar stories

Hello, limnephilidae - and welcome aboard greetings to the WP.

Welcome

Hello and welcome. As I post in most threads, CBT has helped me more than any other self-help strategy, so I strongly recommend it.

Welcome to WP!

Hey, when I was in my thirties I'd have said the same. I didn't get a diagnosis until I was in my fifties.

It's easy to see how knowing about it back then would have helped avoid some of the disasters I've been through since then.

Good luck

Welcome to WP!

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

And a quick note on CBT Technikilor: I actually went to an on-campus psychiatrist when I was in my second year at University. I had no idea had Asperger's then but I was suffering from social anxiety. There was little focus on the root cause (very very likely Asperger's), and more on the coping methods. CBT was a huge help to me throughout school.

Welcome!