Overwhelmed

Right now I feel like I'm being overwhelmed with emotion. On Saturday night, I learned I've had Asperger's, at least 12 years after the diagnosis (I'm 16 and I don't remember anything about it, so I assume I was at the oldest 4). Ever since I've been filled with a sad and defeated mood because I used to think I could get better at being in social situations, but now I feel like I haven't been improving and can't get better. It's also kind of sad to think about how well I fit the bill of Asperger's; reading the description page on this website was like reading a story of my life. This sadness has been amplifying the anger I get when I get frustrated while playing video games or dealing with people. I feel like I'm getting out of control. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could try controlling at least my anger? My parents always just tell me to calm down, that it's just a game, and that doesn't help, it just makes me more frustrated, especially since lately they've been talking back to me when I yell out in frustration (for example, when I die on MW3 for reasons that don't make much sense I'll sometimes say "Really?!" and they'll respond to that somehow).

You and my son (13) are two of a kind.. It has taken me a few years to learn (I'm really trying) how to help him. He is the oldest of 3 and it's been a really hard road for all of us. It sounds as though your parents need to talk to someone about Asperger's and what it really means to be the person living it. I know it's hard, especially for you as you are the hamburger at a hot dog picnic (my son's way of discribing it). It's difficult and getting others to be more helpful instead of hurtful seems near impossible. I wish I could be of some real help to you. PM me anytime if you need to vent.

I'm self healed of ADHD...this is my story...it will relate well to what you're feeling as I felt the same way... http://www.profound-self-help.com/adhd-self-help.html

You've got gifts and limits...everyone does...enjoy your gifts and respect your limits. That's all you can do. You can't become some ideal that either society or you have set for yourself. You can only be you and I'm pretty sure in moments where you were just you, you were happy?

Ron