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Hi, I'm looking for some help with categorization so I can read some like experiences.

I have issues with negative memories constantly racing into my consciousness triggered by sounds, turns of a phrase, jokes, items, visual images, smells, etc. These negative memories are always something I did or said that was naive/stupid/insensitive/embarrassing/etc. We're not talking about criminal acts, we're talking about little social miscues. And many of them are coming through my current life experience filter so now I'm recognizing old social mistakes I didn't realize I had made at the time. These racing memories have been increasing in frequency in past few years and are approaching crippling numbers where I now want to avoid most social interaction so I don't make any more of them.

Any suggestions on where to read here?

Hi I'm new today feeling lost and unsure if I should even be here

You're not invading, LurkingFeline, you're very welcome. I hope the forum's a helpful place for you to be.


StarBurns, I'd suggest perhaps reading in generalized-anxiety/ and obsessive-compulsive/ That's not meant to be a diagnosis. Just that elements of what you describe come up commonly in both of those. So you might find some shared ground there. And maybe ways to tackle the problem. Hope so! Keep posting.


You are welcome here, Kimmy. I know it's a big forum. And pretty overwhelming with all the stuff going on. And all the labels! But it's not intended to add to stigma or stereotyping. That's something I love about the forum. That it's made up of people, sharing some of the hard stuff that's going on for them. And everyone has some of that. Whether they sign up and post or not. It's a big step even doing that once. I hope you feel comfortable here soon and continue to post.

Hi. I'm a female. I'm 23 years old. I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 19 or 20 years old. And I struggle with lots of issues. And a burden and shame that I've been carrying for a very long time.
I came to this site, because...I decided to look for help. Psychological and spiritual help (though the last one I might not find it here.) I want to be free from this pain...
P.S.: I forgot to add that my username is because of what I'm going through.

Welcome to the forum ABH!

Otter.

Otter wrote:Welcome to the forum ABH!

Otter.

Thanks.

Hello PsychForums users, my username is... well... HelloMyNameIs, and I am new to online forums in general. I am a teenage girl, a soon-to-be Senior in high school, and an incredibly anxious, meticulous, and socially awkward person. I am currently seeing a therapist and taking a couple anti-depressants for my anxiety, and I have been riding the therapy and medication bandwagon for quite a while now. I believe I may suffer from Generalized Anxety Disorder and/or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as I constantly obsess over the most insignificant of things and have other characteristics that are consistent with both disorders, although I have never received an official diagnosis or anything. I decided to join this website a few days ago since I have been feeling very alone in dealing with my problems lately so I hope to find others who experience similar mental conflicts as myself on this forum. Thank you so much; nice to meet you guys!!!

Welcome glad you joined. There is a huge amount of information already here so maybe read some of the threads that you think may apply to a situation like yours, and the other tip is, if your specific question is not answered straight away don't worry, be patient and keep dropping back and looking over your area. Also don't be shy in posting your thoughts on others threads.

Take care

HelloMyNameIs wrote:Hello PsychForums users, my username is... well... HelloMyNameIs,

Hi and welcome

Hi, hi, hi.

I dunno if I wanna start writing stuff on forums, but I am bored, so I thought I'd take a small chance.

I am a 31 year old male with aspergers. I didn't lose my virginity until I was 29, which is also the last time I had sex (despite my efforts to repeat this feat). I'm ugly, anti-social, live with my parents, and have no job. None of these things bother me, but they seem to be a real turn-off for girls.

The funny thing is that I am actually really ambitious. I've tried hard at a few things in my life, gritting my teeth and pushing myself as hard as I can, but I never get anywhere. Truthfully the "best" I could do in life is work part time at a grocery store, and maybe afford 30 minutes with a prostitute once every 3 months.

Unfortunately I have a giant ego and an insatiable desire for more, so such a life would be insufferable. I can't understand why I'm not surrounded by hordes of gorgeous & horny girls. I can't understand why I'm not talented, intelligent, happy, and beautiful. I can't understand why I'm not God.

Anyway, I'm on medication and it helps. I still have a very depressed attitude; especially in regards to how hopeless I feel.

But thaaaat's my life!