Question 1

are asperger's and paranoia related?

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No: These are completely different realms.  Broadly, asperger's is a pervasive developmental  syndrome -- not a psychosis at all.  Paranoia can be one symptom in a wide variety of other disorders, including major psychoses, some mood disorders, delusional disorders, drug intoxication & withdrawal, and some personality disorders.

Question 2

may asperger's have signs of paranoia?

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Not usually: People with asperger's often have high social anxiety because the world is confusing to them -- but they're not usually overtly paranoid.  Sometimes there may be co-existing conditions that bring in paranoid symptoms.  It can also be misdiagnosed -- which is why working with a mental health professional experienced in such differentiations is important.

Question 3

why do i keep thinking people are talking about me. like calling me an asperger or gay. i am diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. is it related? on meds

Accepted Answer

Paranoia: by definition means that we can think/feel others are calling us names, thinking poorly of us, etc.  Sorry you are dealing w/this.  Please continue to see your doctors and consider doing healthy things such as good nutrition, exercise, and sleep.  Peace and good health.  We are all more than what others think of us, real or not.

Question 4

i think my nephew has aspergers?

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Maybe he does: There's no magic cure for Asperger's. I'm going to assume that Junior isn't just withdrawn and awkward because Dad's an ineffective model / teacher. Asperger's offers many advantages especially in the computer age. The key is getting guidance learning how to talk to people, read people, choosing a strength or endurance rather than coordination or ballgame sport, and achieving to be respected.

Question 5

what are the symptoms for aspergers?

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Social impairment: An impairment in social interaction with problems using non-verbal behaviors such as eye gaze. Can't develop peer relationships. A lack of social or emotional reciprocity. Repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Keep in mind that many people have some symptoms of asperger's, yet do not have the disorder. Diagnosis should only be made by a trained professional.

Question 6

whats life like for you having aspergers?

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Folks with Autistic : Spectrum Disorder 1 struggle  with reciprocal social interactions in their daily functioning. Lack of Theory of Mind = inability to understand that other people may not think what you think, feel the way you feel about things or want to do what you want to do, Lack of facial recognition= inability to &quot;read&quot; others&#x27; expressions. Poor pragmatics = diminished turn-taking in  conversational skills

Question 7

how to interpret my boyfriends condition aspergers?

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Understanding AS: Overall, people with AS are capable of functioning in everyday life, but tend to be somewhat socially immature, relate better to adults than peers, and may be seen by others as odd or eccentric.

Other characteristics of AS may include clumsiness, limited interests, and peculiar preoccupations. Adults with AS have trouble demonstrating empathy for others.

Question 8

what is it like to have aspergers? what are the symptoms?

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Like Bill Gates: It feels like being a stranger in a strange land.  It is very hard to read other people, social interactions are completely confusing. You feel like things have to go a certain way or something bad will happen. You have a driving interest in something,a field or topic, and can lose yourself in it to the exclusion of other things.  You are much smarter than everyone else but can't fit in. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htmhttp://albany.twcnews.com/content/lifestyles/779026/children-with-asperger-s--born-to-stand-out-/

Question 9

is there a way to overcome aspergers?

Accepted Answer

Helpful techniques: While there is no "cure", many persons with asperger's disorder see improvement in ability to function over time. A child with asperger's disorder often continues to progress in social ; emotional development over time, yet at his own unique pace. See a professional for more details. 
Self help book list: http://www.Amazon.Com/aspergers-books-that-are-godsends/lm/1j989fl0yrm3p.
Best wishes!

Question 10

what's the difference b/t aspergers and schytziphrinia ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Schizophrenia is associated with an inability of maintaining reality.  The latter is a form of autism that is a developmental disorder  of unkown cause.

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