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I don't know and really, I don't care. I am who I am, the way that I am. I don't need help, treatment, or to understand myself better. I'm good with the way I am, thanks. I have plenty of other issues and it took a long time for me to stop feeling like I was broken. I've been much better since I stopped letting people tell me I was defective and I'm not going back again now by looking up random internet sites telling me all the ways they think I'm broken.
Quote from: kaoskat on March 13, 2016, 10:31:18 AMI don't know and really, I don't care. I am who I am, the way that I am. I don't need help, treatment, or to understand myself better. I'm good with the way I am, thanks. I have plenty of other issues and it took a long time for me to stop feeling like I was broken. I've been much better since I stopped letting people tell me I was defective and I'm not going back again now by looking up random internet sites telling me all the ways they think I'm broken.Having a diagnosis of AS has nothing to do with being broken or otherwise. Obviously people with ASD are not broken. Idiots are always there, with their small minds, but let's be honest about this. People judge everything. The more insecure and stupid they are, the more they point fingers at other people. This is not about what other people think, though. It's entirely about self-awareness and self-identity.
. while my brother delayed in speaking and regressed at stages I spoke early and they couldn't get me to stop talking about my interests. There was no issue with regression. And, eye contact and speaking on the phone with strangers are two things I have not needed for work thus far.
Quote from: Taffeta on March 13, 2016, 02:37:48 PMQuote from: kaoskat on March 13, 2016, 10:31:18 AMI don't know and really, I don't care. I am who I am, the way that I am. I don't need help, treatment, or to understand myself better. I'm good with the way I am, thanks. I have plenty of other issues and it took a long time for me to stop feeling like I was broken. I've been much better since I stopped letting people tell me I was defective and I'm not going back again now by looking up random internet sites telling me all the ways they think I'm broken.Having a diagnosis of AS has nothing to do with being broken or otherwise. Obviously people with ASD are not broken. Idiots are always there, with their small minds, but let's be honest about this. People judge everything. The more insecure and stupid they are, the more they point fingers at other people. This is not about what other people think, though. It's entirely about self-awareness and self-identity. I think we have a bit of a misunderstanding here that I'd like to clear up before anyone else is upset by my post. I am NOT saying that anyone with any issue EVER is broken. That is absolutely NOT what I believe about others. I grew up in therapy for a myriad of mental issues and it made ME feel like I was broken and like I needed to be fixed. I do not like to feel that way. I was simply stating why I had no interest in looking up what it was to try to decide if I have the issue. It would not help me to go around looking for problems where I shouldn't, it would only make ME feel more broken. I understand I am different in plenty of other ways and I'm fine with being odd. I accepted it long ago. If it will help you, by all means look. It you have a problem, definitely get the information you need to take to your doctor and ask him or her about it. But no, I do not think anyone is broken, but I had to overcome FEELING like I was. I'm sorry if I made anyone think I thought that about them, that was not my intent at all. I was only stating my feelings about myself and my feelings about myself are rarely reflective of my feelings regarding others. I judge myself much more harshly than I do the rest of the world.
Perhaps try an online test and bring the results to your GP is you are concerned. I just touched on a couple items that have made people ask about me who have known me well. Also speak to your parents, perhaps they have information you do not remember to bring to your doctor that would be of interest.
If you want to look into it, I 100% recommend Amythest Schaber, aka Neurowonderful, who does Ask an Autistic videos on YT.
I am simply asking, out of curiosity, how many other fellow pony collectors feel that they may have, or know that they do have, Asperger's Syndrome, as it is entirely new to me and I feel that talking to others here would help in all kinds of ways No one is forcing anyone to reply to, or even read my post if they don't want to.
Quote from: applejackbunny on March 13, 2016, 06:07:01 PMI am simply asking, out of curiosity, how many other fellow pony collectors feel that they may have, or know that they do have, Asperger's Syndrome, as it is entirely new to me and I feel that talking to others here would help in all kinds of ways No one is forcing anyone to reply to, or even read my post if they don't want to.I've always known there is something different about me that has given me some academic advantage but has made it hard for me to fit in and deal with change. My mom knew it too and helped me more than I can know. The more traits I learn about, the more I think possibly yes. Likely. Hypersensitivity to perfumes is one of those traits? I didn't know that. I have that one very much. I have been noticing since signing up for the Arena a month ago that several people with this sort of diagnosis seem to be here. I have been pondering that. It seems to make sense. I need to learn more about this. I am grateful for this thread. I'll check out the resources posted here.
My therapist diagnosed me with Asperger's Syndrome a year or so after I told her I thought I might have it. At first she was positive I didn't have it but after getting to know me and some of my habits/quirks she said it sounded right. I haven't been able to see my therapist in a couple years due to no insurance and I'd really like to get a second opinion from another professional. I really want to believe I have it. I know many people do not like 'labels' but it would bring me so much peace of mind. I first heard about aspergers from an online friend many years ago that has it. When I brought it up to my family nobody took me seriously, especially my brothers. I was told that no, I'm just lazy and then they sat and made stereotypical 'retard' jokes. I've been told by my doctor that there is nothing mentally wrong with me. When she heard about my trying to get on disability she told me I just needed to get a part time job. I've wanted to reach out to others with it in the past but I've always been too nervous. I'm afraid that maybe my therapist was wrong and I don't have it or that I don't fall on the autism spectrum at all but I struggle with so many things. A lot of the most common traits I don't really relate to, though... I've heard that usually people on the spectrum have select interests while I have almost too many? I am constantly jumping from one interest to another and I am not good at being organized at all though I want to be. I can't bear to part with anything either... but there are the certain sounds and fabrics I absolutely cannot stand like others have mentioned. My hardest struggle is finding foods that I can stand to eat. Don't really know where I'm going with this but I'm glad this thread was made. ^^ I'm sorry if my post is too OT though. In regards to collecting ponies and toys my room is full of them and so is the garage.