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I have similar interests, but also love to learn about many fields of science, especially biology. Of course I also am very interested in pet anatomy and psychology. Unfortunately I get addicted to chatting online or reading about professional football instead, even though they are not really my favorite activities. So I do not spend much time wisely because of my Asperger's syndrome. I want to get better at that.
I have Asperger's Syndrome (but also schizoaffective disorder, which was once borne of psychosis but is basically for me mostly hypo-mania with some intermittent depression) .
I'm 30 years old now, but now dependent on family for finances and transportation since my latest psychosis back in 2016. Still, it's a wonderful life especially with the internet, books, and e-book / software. Despite never being able to recall to satisfaction, I love reading and learning a lot, and posting here has become a bit of a new hobby because I feel like I can make a positive difference by participating here.
I love reading about religion and spirituality in general, but with that I've had to pick and choose what to believe in and ended up being called to Christ (well, again, and again, and again to be honest, but maybe this time finally for good). My other reading interests are in psychology and reading about anatomy and physiology of the various organ systems and brain. I want to self-actualize best I can given my disability, and so I am quite interested in mindfulness and mind of matter kind of stuff too.
Along with the Asperger's Syndrome, I've developed visual snow a lot more noticeably back in December (also in my variant known as visual tinnitus), and I think that in part has to do with my disability. But along with that, becoming a bit more hypo-manic and energized overall since then, I've almost become characteristic of having short-sleep syndrome, needing 3-5 hours per night every night (but my anti-psychotics, especially the stronger Olanzapine when needed, can fudge that a bit).
Edit: This'd make good "about me" profile information !
If there's anything else you'd like to know, ask away !
Well, your daughter would certainly hate my cat because she eats insects that get inside!
I met someone with Asperger's in the sixties (I'm old). The crowd at church avoided him and I thought that was mean, so I said, "Hi." Whoa! I have a little trouble with math and science. I haven't been diagnosed with anything, but I think I could self-diagnose: social anxiety. Anyway the guy I said "Hi," to started a long speech about physics. He lost me! Afterwards people asked me if he was my brother. Hello, I can talk to people with disabilities without being related. There are umpteen disabilities among my relatives!
My sister's first child has Down Syndrome, some grandchildren are autistic, one is in speech therapy, my oldest grandchild is completely blind, etc.
I met someone this year who told me he has Asperger's. I talked to him for about a half hour. I liked him. He's a friend of my son.
My granddaughter, who is autistic, is fascinated by insects. She takes photos with her cell phone and then researches to identify them. She graduated from high school a little over a year ago.
I'm usually sidetracked, especially if I get online. I'd better get up and do something else now! Take care!
I'm going to look up visual snow --- maybe tomorrow.
I just have no idea how to meet strangers and become friends most of the time, can't figure out a precedent / way to break the ice. When I do make friends, it's difficult for me to keep them anyway
For a long time I was like, "After saying hi, what next?" I did not know how to start a conversation. But it does not take me long enough to join one that sounds interesting!
What makes chatting online much eaiser is people don't have to hear my loud voice (which I was told is a symptom of Asperger's) and I also have hearing loss, so there is no preoblem understanding what people say. That is, unless they are trying to be sarcastic or funny and come out lying instead.