Steven, you're an example to us all. Happy new year to you. x
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I have to disagree i think being diagnosed alot sooner would have helped me communicate better with my peers. I wouldnt be so socially awkward either. If i need help im going to ask for it. I am one of those people who take lemons and make something from them. I dont want to put things like that on my resume or applications until i know if im going to need help. When i was diagnosed as a child with ADHD I dismissed it and found a way to resolve it without meds. Thats how i found my talent for sports and an extremely competitive side. I just need some time to sort things out i needed my time to process all the coulda woulda shoulda's and im taking things one step at a time. I just might need a few days to find out where the next step is
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Well thank you for the advice Ironically I have been self employed and managed my own buisness for the last two years so my AS hasnt really had an effect on that part of my life thank god. As far as education ill keep that in mind.
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I think I can be disabled by it sometimes.
For instance, social situations I struggle with. Knowing how to approach people and make conversation can be quite hard. And often I am the one that can "get along", but still be "alone in a crowd" kind of thing.
I also struggle badly to filter out background noise. Pubs are a nightmare for me when trying to hear people.
Thus, often, at the end of a night in a pub I go home very tired and sometimes with a head ache.
Being touched can be uncomfortable too. Though there are exceptions.
I also have certain noises I cannot stand, like people sucking their fingers after eating, or the noise some people make when they eat, or my dog licking her lips. It is actually unbearable. I actually have a reflex whereby I stick my fingers in my ears, and if comfortable with the people around me, I hum loudly to block out the noise and "heal" my ears.
Having said that - it is also a gift. I am very creative musically; I have deep empathy for people with disabilities; I have a good memory, though selective; I am weird and wonderful; I find pleasure in simple things (such as flashing/luminous colours, specific smells and sounds.)
I am also quite young minded/hearted. This can both be a good thing (aka child-like) and a bad thing (aka childish).
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