I always feel kinda dumb posting here when I have no idea if I have aspergers or not. But frankly I just want advice, a name for anything I may have.
I've looked over the traits off and on for about a year now. It's hard to get words across in a group setting, even 1 on 1. And large groups, I try to never talk... especially if it's about my experiences or background life, keeping closed up and secluded, I generally don't have much to go on. I can relate to the "focusing on shaking the hand thing" rather than eye contact, as well as the special interest aspect.
I don't know if this is aspergers, but what bothers me the most about myself is the wall I tend to build towards others, but I'm usually more emotionally attached to people than I let on. Sometime last year I remember a friend told me he was moving, I began thinking to myself that this person meant a lot to me, but I had no idea what to do or say to them other than say "cool". I feel as if that's what I've done my entire life, it's like this alone/disconnected feeling all the time
It gets worse when I can't share in my accountability groups. I just have tried to distance myself my whole life.
I would just like to know where I can get some answers. Do I just go to the doctors? Tell them "I think I may have aspergers but I want you to clarify it." or do you have to see a psychologist? Is it worth it? Do they offer help, or just facts? I mean even just facts would be great. To let me know whether or not there is something wrong, or that I am just crazy and paranoid and making excuses.
How do I go about seeking help/advice? And I won't go to my parents.(long story)
I've looked over the traits off and on for about a year now. It's hard to get words across in a group setting, even 1 on 1. And large groups, I try to never talk... especially if it's about my experiences or background life, keeping closed up and secluded, I generally don't have much to go on. I can relate to the "focusing on shaking the hand thing" rather than eye contact, as well as the special interest aspect.
I don't know if this is aspergers, but what bothers me the most about myself is the wall I tend to build towards others, but I'm usually more emotionally attached to people than I let on. Sometime last year I remember a friend told me he was moving, I began thinking to myself that this person meant a lot to me, but I had no idea what to do or say to them other than say "cool". I feel as if that's what I've done my entire life, it's like this alone/disconnected feeling all the time
It gets worse when I can't share in my accountability groups. I just have tried to distance myself my whole life.
I would just like to know where I can get some answers. Do I just go to the doctors? Tell them "I think I may have aspergers but I want you to clarify it." or do you have to see a psychologist? Is it worth it? Do they offer help, or just facts? I mean even just facts would be great. To let me know whether or not there is something wrong, or that I am just crazy and paranoid and making excuses.
How do I go about seeking help/advice? And I won't go to my parents.(long story)
Its definatly worth it so you know what you have and yes they can offer help, sometimes offer facts too. I can say that Sabertooths advice works a charm and if you have a problem I am more welcome to help you with it as you find out what you have for example Autism or Aspergers Syndrome 
