Should I be harming myself?
Question:
I have Aspergers Syndrome and nobody takes me seriously that I don't want to go to social events and people who do have it don't get along with people socially...
My parents force me and say that Aspergers Syndrome is a myth and that they don't care for what the psychaitrist says...
Answers:
Its not ok for anyone, with or without a condition, to harm themselves... it is usually just a mask for a deeper problem, it may help you feel better for a short period of time but the underlying problem always returns, and the problems self-harming causes build up on top of the oroginal one. its simply not worth it. If your angry or afraid or worried, find other ways to deal with it, sport, writing, talking, art, anything but do yourself damage. You're parents obviously need a talking to, but if they won't take you seriously then just accept that you cant rely on them and find people that do take you seriously, as difficult as that may be. I agree that perhaps you should find more information for your parents about Aspergers, but perhaps you can also find a compromise with them... for example, if they're forcing you to go to social events, go to ones that have only small numbers or people you're comfortable with, or involve something you enjoy doing.
i have aspergers and its hard to live with but self harm isnt the way to go
YOUR PARENTS REALLY NEED TO BE MORE EDUCATED ABOUT YOUR ISSUES. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET THEM TO LISTEN. RESEARCH THE INTERNET AND PRINT OUT INFORMATION FOR THEM TO READ.
Go to boxing classes an hurt somone else you might like that better give it a try friend
No you should let some one else do it for you. if this is a serious comment then ignore previous comment. no one takes my tourets seriously either bollox
Talk to someone mate. Self harm doesnt solve problems!! Your parents sound like they are ignorant about your condition. Get a doctor to talk to them.
It depends on the reason you're harming yourself... is it to make your parents realise that you're hurting inside or is it a more private release mechanism?
You need to talk to your psych about it.
My eldest son has Aspergers and its certainly not a myth, but it is a very frustrating disorder for the parents as well as the child.
I don't know how old you are but it may be worth either printing off some stuff about it for your parents to read or go to the library and get some bools for them to read. If that fails, or they won't read it, you need to talk to your psych or GP to discuss the matter with them and make them understand.
Maybe they just don't want to admit they have a child with a "problem" so choose to ignore it.
Good luck hun
No, you should not be harming yourself, as this causes damage to get worse.
Before Declaration of this Syndrome, these are criteria that only a doctor can diagnose.
1.Qualitative impairment in social interaction;
2.The presence of restricted, repetitive and stereotyped
behaviors and interests;
3.Significant impairment in important areas of functioning;
4.No significant delay in language;
5.During the first three years of life, there can be no clinically significant delay in cognitive development such as curiosity about the existing environment or the acquisition of age appropriate learning skills, self-help skills, or adaptive behaviors (other than social interaction); and,
6.The symptoms must not be better accounted for by another specific pervasive developmental disorder or schizophrenia
Aspergers Syndrome is a form of Autism that only a medical professional can diagnose, if you feel that you are putting yourself in harm, then call an emergency services number and arrange to be taken to the emergency room so that you can be treated.
Its not a myth its on the spectrum of Autism, and you do need some outside help. The cutting may be a way of dealing with some frustrations you have. I dont know how old you are but you can see a doctor without you parents permission.
Please don't. I know what I'm talking about, but without knowing you I can only offer you that there would be thousands of us out here in this community who would support you and help you if we knew you. You hopefully won't always feel this alone.
A doctor told us once that with regard to a family member we just had to keep her physically safe until her mind could be healed, which we still believe it can and will be.
Though I know little about Aspergers, I do hope you find relief without resorting to harming yourself. Good luck.
no, you should not be harming yourself. no one with any sort of condition should be harming themselves due to an illness or anything else. we are all individual, and unique in every way, and that is nothing to be ashamed of babe..
go to your doctors and tell your doctor how you are feeling.
dont be ashamed of harming yourself, i have many friends who have when they have been feeling low, and now they have come out the other end of the tunnel and are better again. thanks to them going to see their doctors and their doctors giving them referrals to people who can help you, and probably talk to you more about your disorder, and make you understand more about what you have, and that you are not alone!
please go see your doctor, and tell him how you are feeling. it will do you good, you have nothing to lose
*angel's kisses*
Jo xxx
PLEASE DON't HURT YOURSELF! Just e-mail me on yahoo and i will gladly help you!
No.Pls get professional help.
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