PorscheGuy
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Hi Everyone,
Sorry if I'm rambling but I don't know how else to state things. I'm a male in my mid-30's living near Toronto, Canada. I'm married, and my wife suffered a severe spinal cord injury several years ago. Since then she has taken great steps to move on with her life as a disabled person, but I apparently have not grown as a person along with her. So she's not happy, and when she's not happy I'm not happy.
I'm not sure exactly what my issues are, but here are some potentials:
-Social Anxiety Disorder
-Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly would have been called Aspergers)
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
-I complain too much and don't listen enough
-I'm too negative
We were both overweight but we've both taken steps to become healthier, but while we've both become physically healthier, only she has become mentally healthier.
Since middle school, I've had trouble making friends. I've been kind of a loner most of my life. I'm definitely a geek, interested in all kinds of electronic gadgets. I also have a keen interest in cars. I lack social etiquette, and I don't know how to improve it. I have trouble looking people in the eye when I'm talking to them. I can't carry a conversation very well either. An acquaintance of my wife once asked her if I have selective mute-ism. I don't, but I suppose people get the perception that I do.
Anyway, just looking for a place where I can get some answers.
Sorry if I'm rambling but I don't know how else to state things. I'm a male in my mid-30's living near Toronto, Canada. I'm married, and my wife suffered a severe spinal cord injury several years ago. Since then she has taken great steps to move on with her life as a disabled person, but I apparently have not grown as a person along with her. So she's not happy, and when she's not happy I'm not happy.
I'm not sure exactly what my issues are, but here are some potentials:
-Social Anxiety Disorder
-Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly would have been called Aspergers)
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
-I complain too much and don't listen enough
-I'm too negative
We were both overweight but we've both taken steps to become healthier, but while we've both become physically healthier, only she has become mentally healthier.
Since middle school, I've had trouble making friends. I've been kind of a loner most of my life. I'm definitely a geek, interested in all kinds of electronic gadgets. I also have a keen interest in cars. I lack social etiquette, and I don't know how to improve it. I have trouble looking people in the eye when I'm talking to them. I can't carry a conversation very well either. An acquaintance of my wife once asked her if I have selective mute-ism. I don't, but I suppose people get the perception that I do.
Anyway, just looking for a place where I can get some answers.