Repeating the idea of it differs from person to person, Aspergers is under the Autism
Spectrum, a category noting down various characteristics by the given disorder. Advice thus far should be local and physical aid--internet advice can go only thus far (but is useful in many ways [ie information and referring to needed resources, or just sharing stories with friends and talking about what's going on], but in considering finding aid for psychological disorders, a physical examination (+ interview and counsel) is needed to pretty much diagnose what EXACTLY is happening--self-diagnosis is useful merely in questioning yourself 'do I have this?', and following it up with a visit to the professionals vested in the field works a lot.
Its a spectrum, as it notes a various amount of characteristics and behaviors under it (ie there is no one definitive basis which encompasses Aspergers). Inquire to the people who'll aid you, give your own insights into it, that's under the counselling portion.
Personally, why doctors don't diagnose online (but give a list or general information) is because of the degree of communication present, and the problems that may occur due to the lacking communication influences [ie Internet = textual, generally. Psychological disorders encompass physical, biological and psychological cues--wherein the diagnosis should be holistic. (+ ethics and otherwise;
take a glance on a reference for the ethical code).
In a relationship, people must be understanding of each other--in regards to disorders, there must, just as in the psychological field, be the belay of judgement, or otherwise known as 'don't judge me by a predetermined idea, but believe what my side is.' There's the idea of perceptions and viewpoints--his viewpoint, her viewpoint, your viewpoint . . . underlying the general topic of: believe the person and take the idea with acceptance instead of base judgement. The notion of coordination and understanding the idea occurs here. (Also pretty much what the others in the thread mentioned).
If there would be arguments, check the context. Either one of you, make a gesture to stop--take some time off {ie Five minutes break, then turn your thoughts into 'What happened?'. You feel bad or hurt, what caused this? Restart.}. Research communication, or ways to communicate, and invest in study and books that'd help. Efficient communication is a very pivotal and important role here.
Just note that disorder or not, the person being a person is not defined by any lack or condescension--the product of ego, instead. A person is a person, no matter how small, lacking or ill. They have great potential, regardless of what inhibits them. Empathy, and the power to feel what others are feeling, and especially to communicate it in a way that does not invoke an aggravated response (ie hurtful words, or words that have a negative connotation in its general use, tend to not be used//find ways on how to better communicate your idea--this also helps others help you help others. Win-win!
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To relate an example, the field is VAST and very broad, wherein making a judgement will have a lot of weight on it. There are situations where people relate their own interpretations of the experience (ie Flashing lights and appearance of white spots, could be perceived by the person as 'spirits' or 'hallucinations'; this is where the interview occurs), and need to be told to a professional who can aid you. Any fear or other belief should be discussed, as well as any inquiries.
It's a basic note in Psychology, to any student learning under it, that the field deals with people, behavior, the mind, thought, and understanding others. Judgement, philosophy, perception, communication, speculation and other forms of interaction are taken into account. (Just saying this to probably, maybe alleviate any fears? Just doing this because I dislike the stigma onto psychology I hear around)
Of note, if you're bullied or demeaned because you've a psychological disorder? Everyone is different. Everyone is unique. Normal, is a social construct. Conformity, as a very predominant idea here, is a note of research--there's a cause for one doing such an act, and usually the preface is them being misguided. There are no bad people, in those events, just misguided people.
I believe you're in good hands there, MC.
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