Faithinangels
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I learned that I had complex ptsd about 5 or so years ago. Now, I'm beginning to accept a diagnosis of aspergers. I'm a 52 year old woman.
I had my struggles, but was considered spiteful and my difficulties with some subjects in school were looked upon as deliberate rebellion, as I excelled in certain areas. My daughter, now 30 and a new Mom, is estranged from me. My family is not buying the diagnosis, until they get a copy of the neuropsych report.
Having many auto-immune and inherited physical ailments did not help. My Mother was willing to believe I was a witch, who could give myself a fever at will, rather than that there might be something really wrong..... yet they were the "perfect" parents.
I am only beginning to use this forum. I hope to find support, as well as give it. Autism was the farthest thing from my mind, as I had a successful career as an RN. I have one friend, who we've always know had some learning and social issues, but now wonder if we aren't friends because we are alike, neurologically.
Such a mine field of questions floating around in my head, lots of epiphanies, but it is overwhelming. I wake up on adrenaline and have had to add meds, just for now. Fortunately, my PTSD dog is arriving before Christmas!
I had my struggles, but was considered spiteful and my difficulties with some subjects in school were looked upon as deliberate rebellion, as I excelled in certain areas. My daughter, now 30 and a new Mom, is estranged from me. My family is not buying the diagnosis, until they get a copy of the neuropsych report.
Having many auto-immune and inherited physical ailments did not help. My Mother was willing to believe I was a witch, who could give myself a fever at will, rather than that there might be something really wrong..... yet they were the "perfect" parents.
I am only beginning to use this forum. I hope to find support, as well as give it. Autism was the farthest thing from my mind, as I had a successful career as an RN. I have one friend, who we've always know had some learning and social issues, but now wonder if we aren't friends because we are alike, neurologically.
Such a mine field of questions floating around in my head, lots of epiphanies, but it is overwhelming. I wake up on adrenaline and have had to add meds, just for now. Fortunately, my PTSD dog is arriving before Christmas!
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