10-21-2006, 09:42 AM
For years I was diagnosed only bipolar. And I do have the moodswings, but with meds not for the past ten years. Now I'm trying to explain that probably most of my troubles--face blindness, not knowoing embarassingly simple things such as that if somebody invites you over for dinner you should bring a dish of food, hiding in the bathroom with a good book during big family gatherings, not "getting" stuff such as the latest fashions, home decor, the makes/models of cars (I seem to have no visual retention or interest in material things) and how I mononlogue at people is really Aspergers. I also have never been able to hold a job as I can't multitask and get confused easily. She says I just like "labels" and that everyone is a bit strange. My brother is obviously an undxd. Aspie. He did complicted math before age 5, never had a friend, never had a date (he's 50), is a teacher now and hangs with his teen students, not caring if the parents may think he's molesting them, and talks in a monotone. He has an obsession with memorizing sports statistics. My father is accused of being "insensitive." He calls and talks about himself, never interested in anyone else. He can't sit still. He can't really converse. My sister and her hub and kids are NT. It's frustrating to talk to her. How can I best describe why I'm on Disablility and don't "get" things that others seem to learn just by existing? All/any help MUCh appreciated. Also, is bipolar common with AS? I had a major meltdown after my grandmother passed away. She was very close to me. The entire family almost disowned me for screaming and melting down after her death. They felt I was being selfih and insensitive. I couldn't seem to control myself. Bipolar or Aspergers? I think Aspergers. Please help. I'm so new to this. Thank you. (See? I ratttled on and on HERE too! :roll: )