I am quite anxious right now, and I have no idea why? Perhaps not enough sleep and too much caffeine? In any case...

I got my official diagnosis today of Asperger's Syndrome. The psychologist I saw set me up for another appointment for Monday so that we can begin working on some of my long-standing issues. I know in my last post I sounded iffy about him...today he made me feel very comfortable. I don't know if it was because he seemed to have done his homework regarding FEMALES and Asperger's or the fact that he had contacted my psychiatrist in order to try and collaborate my treatment (it is an unfortunate fact of my life that I have been in therapy for over twelve years-with different therapists-and this is the FIRST time this has EVER occurred).

My most pressing issues are concerning all those common sense sort of things that most people seem to take for granted. Yes, I can teach myself to read five different languages and spend 14 hours researching tapeworms but I haven't a clue on how to, say, move out of my house if need be. (I currently live in condo that my father owns, I pay rent for, and may, depending on the whims of his relatively new wife, have to vacate in the future) These types of things cause me a lot of stress and worry. Other therapists I have seen treat me as though I am an absolute retard when I voice my concerns...and never really give me the tools I need to figure things out or even feel confident enough to attempt to figure things out for myself. SO. When I told U. (my new therapist/autism specialist) about my concerns I was more than pleased that he took me seriously.

How do I feel about my new diagnosis? Well, if I wasn't obsessed with learning about autism/Asperger's before, I certainly am now! Progress! Finally!