Stop thinking you are on the wrong planet, Aspie*
As an Aspie you, like me, are probably mentally oriented, sometimes stuck in your head, and you find it difficult to let the head stuff go and get in touch with your emotions or physicality, let alone Spirit (ie, the Holy Spirit, the Tao, etc. – not spooks).
However, if you are like me also in this respect, you’d really like to be in touch with Spirit, but God knows that even when you took that yoga class, you couldn’t stop the brain chatter.
What makes you think you are on the wrong planet?
- No-one understands me
- People label me as uncaring, but I do care – I just don't know how to show it
- I can't catch a ball / do mathematics / read well / ...........*
- I am actually very talented when it comes to mathematics / creative writing / music / ............*
- People talk about me negatively – even when I am in their presence!
* If one of those stated doesn't suit you, there will probably be something in which your abilities are not the same as NTs (neurotypicals). So fill in your own blanks.
So, let's see if any of the meme 'cards' on this page can help dig you out of this ditch.
* Aspie and Asperger names
Some people object to the use of the word Asperger’s or even Aspies because it has been shown in recent years that Dr Asperger took some reprehensible actions under the Nazi regime. I also acknowledge that the American Psychiatric Association now classes all Asperger’s people as on the Autism Spectrum. It seems to me that the easier way to classify those of us who are high functioning is with our own name for it, and also it’s an easy way to pinpoint who we are talking about. So I’m using Aspies and Asperger’s. And I'm in good company, as you'll see by the segment on this page quoting Dr Tony Attwood.
There's more discussion on this topic in my FREE PDF download: The Understanding Aspergers Playbook.
Also, if you'd like to dig more thoroughly, my courses and downloads will actually help you to accept these ‘problems’ as your uniqueness, and to value your personality, understanding that you are enough as you are. They will also help you grow spiritually in leaps and bounds. So I invite you to mosey around in this site.
Feel free to copy or download these meme 'cards' for your own use, BUT... if sharing, PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING and leave my copyright line intact. Thank you! Elizabeth :)
Dr Tony Attwood still uses the term Asperger’s
“A personal perspective of Asperger’s syndrome
"From my clinical experience, I consider that children and adults with Asperger’s syndrome have a different, not necessarily defective, way of perceiving, thinking, learning and relating. The person usually has a strong desire to seek knowledge, truth and perfection, with a different set of priorities than would be expected with other people. The overriding priority may be to solve a problem rather than satisfy the social or emotional needs of others. The person values being creative rather than co-operative, and may perceive patterns, errors and solutions that are not apparent to others. The person is usually renowned for speaking their mind and being honest and determined, with a strong sense of social justice and a distinct sense of humour."
Quoted from https://tonyattwood.com.au/what-is-aspergers/