Hello, I am 27 and live in California. My therapist just diagnosed me with Asperger's yesterday, but I have suspected that it describes me for quite some time. About a year ago my mother also told me she had often believed I had it, and I trust her opinion because she works with autistic children on a daily basis and also because, as my mother, she likely knows my true nature better than any other person outside of myself.
I work full time at a university (as a staff member, not an academic), and I live by myself. I love animals, and cats particularly. I live with two of them. I also love being in nature, especially alone. I also like to crochet, watch television, eat certain foods, make lists, study history, and categorize. I have always enjoyed school, and in a few months will be finishing my second Master's degree. I want to be an archivist, one who catalogs, preserves, and provides access to historical records. It perfectly combines my passions for history and organizing.
I do not have any friends. I had a boyfriend for 7 years, but we broke up 10 months ago. Now I just go to work, come home, and do homework. I am very sensitive to light, sound, and touch. For example I cannot have an LCD TV because the picture looks like it is "stuttering" to me, and the bright screen gives me a headache (I have a plasma TV instead and it is much better).
I have dealt with depression in the past, as I did not fit in anywhere and have not been able to make friends. I alternate between wanting to be close to someone that understands me, and not caring about people. I am terrible at expressing myself verbally, but great at writing.
I am sure that you will learn more about me as I post more in the future.
22 Oct 2013, 9:26 am
