New here, newly diagnosed.

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Hello everyone!

Been searching for a place to talk with other ASD peeps. I've been reading some of the posts and figured I'd just break the ice with my "story."

I guess they don't use the term Asperger's in the manual anymore, but in my Neurocognitive testing report the doctor kept referring to Asperger's as a way to describe where he felt I fell on the spectrum. I'd been hiding (or attempting to hide) my true self for well, all my life, I guess. In my heart I knew, I 'stimmed' a lot, mostly in secret. But I'd also do it openly around people I knew/trusted. Or, when no one was looking, at work. Which was actually really fun, because no one knew where the noise was coming from and I could laugh. Anyway...
I didn't want anyone to know and I kept trying to beat the MMPI's. But no matter how smart you are, if you are lying, the 'control' questions will 'out' you. So, this last time I just answered honestly. I got referred for the test because of work. If coworker would come into my space with nonsense, I would just tell them to go way, beat it, scram, whatever. I didn't feel bad about it either. And on very rare occasions, if I felt I had been truly wronged, I would go on a diatribe (melt-down). So, here I am. I've known for sure now for five (5) days.
Like probably most everyone here, my verbal IQ scores were another big indicator. The interesting thing is that despite that, I'm a woman of plain speech and relatively few spoken words, compared to written words. Little empathy; I'm one of the ones who will attempt to console someone by patting their back with the soft end of the broom. I hate touch and proximity, but I have an understanding spouse who works with me.
I'm also ADHD.

Just saying "hi" and I hope to be a better friend here than I am in real life.

Welcome to WB Persephone29! It's pleasure to meet you. The name's Tiffany and your story is very relatable , I understand it and I'm glad I found this post!

Anytime Persephone29!

Welcome to Wrong Planet. There is very little difference between High Functioning Autistic and Aspergers. So if you want to refer to yourself as an Aspie, go right ahead. I think the term is far more endearing than HFA.