xdavex
02-01-13, 03:03
Hi there, just to introduce myself really,
Hard to know where to start really, Okay; I'm Dave, 45 & from Birmingham.
I've struggled eversince childhood with low self esteem issues, the last 12 months have been more-so stressfull for a number of reasons.
I think the main stem reason being my social awkwardness in 'life's essentials' such as employment & making/retaining friends.
I had a sheltered upbringing, not being able to mix with people & join in with 'banter', I always condered myself 'odd' & people treated me as such, the workplace was a nightmare & I had a breakdown in 1995 at my then employment as a machine operater.
5 years ago, after a humilliateing day at another place work, I came home to research my symptons online (the internet was a godsend!) , typeing in something like 'social disfunction', I soon came to the conclusion I show many signs of having aspergers.
I'm awaiting a diagnosal for this via my GP, although my self esteem has taken a sharp dive during the past 12 months because of additional reasons, so-much-so, that I sleep a lot as a method of escapism & so I fell asleep so missed my recent appointment :doh: (awaiting to hear for another appointment).
I used to be enthusiastic about my hobbies & interests, but lately this has seriously dwindled, & I'm finding it harder to focus & multi-task.
Thats about it (basically), I'm hoping to recieve & also give any advice to what I can relate to other members here.
All the best wishes for 2013.
Hard to know where to start really, Okay; I'm Dave, 45 & from Birmingham.
I've struggled eversince childhood with low self esteem issues, the last 12 months have been more-so stressfull for a number of reasons.
I think the main stem reason being my social awkwardness in 'life's essentials' such as employment & making/retaining friends.
I had a sheltered upbringing, not being able to mix with people & join in with 'banter', I always condered myself 'odd' & people treated me as such, the workplace was a nightmare & I had a breakdown in 1995 at my then employment as a machine operater.
5 years ago, after a humilliateing day at another place work, I came home to research my symptons online (the internet was a godsend!) , typeing in something like 'social disfunction', I soon came to the conclusion I show many signs of having aspergers.
I'm awaiting a diagnosal for this via my GP, although my self esteem has taken a sharp dive during the past 12 months because of additional reasons, so-much-so, that I sleep a lot as a method of escapism & so I fell asleep so missed my recent appointment :doh: (awaiting to hear for another appointment).
I used to be enthusiastic about my hobbies & interests, but lately this has seriously dwindled, & I'm finding it harder to focus & multi-task.
Thats about it (basically), I'm hoping to recieve & also give any advice to what I can relate to other members here.
All the best wishes for 2013.