can you tell me what that even means? sorry im extremely ignorant.. and that is why i made an account on this sight to learn xD

loss of sleep, sore fingers and wrist, possible sore back and neck, dry eyes

Suffer? Not really. Everyone has something to deal with. Mine happens to be Aspergers. It was awful when I was in grade school. Nothing about people made sense to me. I was considered to be rude, crude, insensitive and arrogant. I was actually kind, shy and very confused. The main problems I have had are extreme aversion to loud, discordant sounds; bright lights; more than 2 people at a time in social settings; constricting, rough clothing; extreme discomfort keeping eye contact with others; and the worst has been the total lack of intuitive understanding of human social behaviors and actions. As I aged, I studied others so intently that I managed to learn 'correct' behaviors and reactions. Still not intuitively but enough to be socially acceptable. Even with 50+ years of this, I will occasionally say something and see an emotional flash of dismay on my companions faces. I don't 'get' the emotional cues of intimate relationships. As a result of this, I have had some unhappy relationships because I tended to be with men who were very clear about what they wanted. Unfortunately, this type of man is also socially inept, controling and emotionally stunted. I was 53 before I understood why I chose the men I did! There are worse things than Aspergers. Life is hard for everyone. My life has made me strong and aware of things I might not have noticed had I not had Aspergers.

Imagine only being able to follow about 40% of a conversation. To me, life is a flow of data patterns, and I lose a lot of context because I interpret language as transmission. Things like hints, subliminal messages, context, humor, things 'between the lines', and contextual body language and tone are lost to me. There are some classes I took that taught me some things manually like tones that indicate anger or impatience. People tell me I'm cold and oblivious, and my managers don't like me because I have to be micromanaged. I've lost a lot of friends and women over it. I'm a hard worker when the work's simple but tend to have bad goes at jobs of high responsibility, intricacy or social skill. Staples actually paid me to quit. It's annoying because all I ever tell people that have to interact with me is to just be as blunt and up-front as possible, but they still get mad at me when they don't and I don't understand. Freakin' huffy and overemotional, the lot of you. It's interesting how well I get along with computers and hardware though. Like people with Autism and Asperger's were designed for the machine. We designed the gears for our use, and they are now returning the favor. Oh, and every gear-child I've met loves techno. I know it's not a whole-spectrum phenomenon, but interesting nonetheless.

I don't have Asperger's but I am a consultant clinical neurologist and I've listed some information for you below about it. People with Asperger syndrome are usually more mildly affected than those with autism. In fact, many people with milder symptoms are never diagnosed at all, and some argue that Asperger syndrome is simply a variation of normal rather than a medical condition or disorder. Even so, many people with Asperger syndrome (or their family) find it causes particular problems getting on with daily life and this can result in isolation, confusion and other difficulties, all of which could be defined as 'dis-ease'. Asperger's Syndrome - Symptoms Although there are many possible symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome, the main symptom is severe trouble with social situations. Your child may have mild to severe symptoms or have a few or many of these symptoms. Because of the wide variety of symptoms, no two children with Asperger's are alike. Symptoms during childhood Parents often first notice the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome when their child starts preschool and begins to interact with other children. Children with Asperger's syndrome may: * Not pick up on social cues and may lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking. * Dislike any changes in routines. * Appear to lack empathy. * Be unable to recognize subtle differences in speech tone, pitch, and accent that alter the meaning of others’ speech. Thus, your child may not understand a joke or may take a sarcastic comment literally. Likewise, his or her speech may be flat and difficult to understand because it lacks tone, pitch, and accent. * Have a formal style of speaking that is advanced for his or her age. For example, the child may use the word "beckon" instead of "call" or the word "return" instead of "come back." * Avoid eye contact or stare at others. * Have unusual facial expressions or postures. * Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about. Many children with Asperger's syndrome are overly interested in parts of a whole or in unusual activities, such as designing houses, drawing highly detailed scenes, or studying astronomy. They may show an unusual interest in certain topics such as snakes, names of stars, or dinosaurs.2 * Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized. * Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball. He or she may have an awkward walk. Handwriting is often poor. * Have heightened sensitivity and become overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures. For more information about these symptoms, see sensory integration dysfunction. A child with one or two of these symptoms does not necessarily have Asperger’s syndrome. To be diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a child must have a combination of these symptoms and severe trouble with social situations. Although the condition is in some ways similar to autism, a child with Asperger's syndrome typically has normal language and intellectual development. Also, those with Asperger's syndrome typically make more of an effort than those with autism to make friends and engage in activities with others. Symptoms during adolescent and teen years Most symptoms persist through the teen years. And although teens with Asperger's can begin to learn those social skills they lack, communication often remains difficult. They will probably continue to have difficulty "reading" others' behavior. Your teen with Asperger's syndrome (like other teens) will want friends but may feel shy or intimidated when approaching other teens. He or she may feel "different" from others. Although most teens place emphasis on being and looking "cool," teens with Asperger's may find it frustrating and emotionally draining to try to fit in. They may be immature for their age and be naive and too trusting, which can lead to teasing and bullying. All of these difficulties can cause teens with Asperger's to become withdrawn and socially isolated and to have depression or anxiety.3 But some teens with Asperger's syndrome are able to make and keep a few close friends through the school years. Some of the classic Asperger's traits may also work to the benefit of your teen. Teens with Asperger's are typically uninterested in following social norms, fads, or conventional thinking, allowing creative thinking and the pursuit of original interests and goals. Their preference for rules and honesty may lead them to excel in the classroom and as citizens. Symptoms in adulthood Asperger's syndrome is a lifelong condition, although it tends to stabilize over time, and improvements are often seen. Adults usually obtain a better understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. They are able to learn social skills and how to read others' social cues. Many people with Asperger's syndrome marry and have children. Some traits that are typical of Asperger's syndrome, such as attention to detail and focused interests, can increase chances of university and career success. Many people with Asperger's seem to be fascinated with technology, and a common career choice is engineering. But scientific careers are by no means the only areas where people with Asperger's excel. Indeed, many respected historical figures have had symptoms of Asperger's, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Thomas Jefferson. Other conditions Many children with Asperger's syndrome also have coexisting conditions and may have symptoms of these conditions also. They include: * Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). * Anxiety disorder. * Depression, especially in adolescents. * Nonverbal learning disorder. * Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). * Social anxiety disorder.

i don't have aspergers but im mildly autistic very close related and i did struggle through it a lot and a bit now.

Not myself, but someone very close to me (aged 18) is sitting behind me on a Friday night with a Thesaurus, paper and pen, making a very long list of words he can make out of the word Supercalifragilisticexpealadocious! It's looking like he may sit there all weekend long too! Ahh well ~ it might be a small distraction from the ever growing file list of car makes, models and specs that are filling our hard-drive! Oh and he doesnt see it as "suffering". In fact, he doesnt acknowledge the label at all. Officially diagnosed at 14, it was almost a relief to be able to understand his way of thinking and behaviour.

I don't suffer from it; I enjoy every minute of it! It's a bit rough meeting new people or having a conversation with those I don't know well. That makes job interviews especially nerve-wracking and traumatic. However, sometimes I will strike up a conversation with a total stranger about something of (apparently) mutual interest. Most often it's a computer geek, a gamer, or a car buff, but at least it's a chance to keep my social skills in working order. Like many Aspies, I tend to alternate between totally unfocused like a spastic goldfish on meth or hyper-focused to where I can ignore t room bursting into flames. I often get a funny look from my friends (or wife) for noticing something I find interesting that they didn't/don't see and blurting something out about it even in mid-sentence. My ability to shift my attention that quickly disconcerts and confuses them sometimes. At work, I tend to do things a bit differently, much to the chagrin of others. However, after a while they notice a method to my madness and the speed and accuracy of my work and leave me alone. For example, one of my former bosses and I used to butt heads quite a bit and things went badly. As soon as he got frustrated and just started leaving me to my own methods, quality and productivity improved to the point where he just told me the results he wanted and a deadline and then walked away, knowing that it would be done right but in ways that might shock his sensibilities. I tend to ramble sometimes. You never would have noticed that though, would you? I often deliberately act snarky and sarcastic like House in order to seem more normal than I am. It's easier for people to accept a curt smart-alecky cynic than it is to accept someone who is mentally different in many ways they find incomprehensible.

I never considered it "suffering". I knew that I was somehow different from others from early childhood.I did not feel the need to socialize that other children apparently had.Understanding subtle social/emotional cues from others was some kind of "magical ability" that other people possessed and I lacked.I was academically superior, starting in college at age 14.I simply ignored other people and got on with my academic and professional goals. I was not diagnosed with the condition until my late 40s. I have had a successful and productive life.