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Jan. 13th, 2015 11:43 pmJury duty trudges on. As disruptive as serving on a jury is for me, I am finding the case fascinating. (Again, not allowed to give specifics about the case, other than that it is a civil case). It's interesting watching witnesses called to the stand to back up the plaintiff's case, and then be eviscerated in cross-examination by the defendant's attorneys. Personal friends of the plaintiff who witnessed the event, expert witnesses, the whole deal. And it's my job to take everything in and figure out who is to blame.
At the very least, there is a much better (and less expensive) cafeteria across the street in Essex County College. It's a little funny to be in a college environment where I'm 20 years older than everyone else, but I'll deal. Besides, it's worth it for the better food and the less-crowded seating.
I spoke to the therapist yesterday. I told him that I am seeking an actual diagnosis for what is wrong with me, something I've never had before. And I'm being very clear that I'm not looking for a diagnosis as a badge of honor. I'm looking for a diagnosis because I want better treatment, if that is available. I don't want to throw darts blindfolded, I want to know what the target is. I've already had treatments in the past that were totally off the mark, sometimes with embarrassing results. I would very much like to avoid that in the future.
I don't have depression or true social anxiety. However, as anyone who has been around me in person can attest to, having to deal with people on a personal level is extraordinarily difficult for me. The therapist doesn't think I have Asperger's, because I am able to empathize with others and care about them. However, some other symptoms of Asperger's do seem to check out.
For next week's session, I have to watch a TV show and try to explain why I don't like to watch them. Most TV shows and movies don't hold my interest. If not for my friends wanting to watch movies, I would probably never want to see one on my own. I have to try and focus about what is unenjoyable about the TV show and describe what it is. I'll probably do that tomorrow.
Have a song. It's a cover of a John Lennon tune:
At the very least, there is a much better (and less expensive) cafeteria across the street in Essex County College. It's a little funny to be in a college environment where I'm 20 years older than everyone else, but I'll deal. Besides, it's worth it for the better food and the less-crowded seating.
I spoke to the therapist yesterday. I told him that I am seeking an actual diagnosis for what is wrong with me, something I've never had before. And I'm being very clear that I'm not looking for a diagnosis as a badge of honor. I'm looking for a diagnosis because I want better treatment, if that is available. I don't want to throw darts blindfolded, I want to know what the target is. I've already had treatments in the past that were totally off the mark, sometimes with embarrassing results. I would very much like to avoid that in the future.
I don't have depression or true social anxiety. However, as anyone who has been around me in person can attest to, having to deal with people on a personal level is extraordinarily difficult for me. The therapist doesn't think I have Asperger's, because I am able to empathize with others and care about them. However, some other symptoms of Asperger's do seem to check out.
For next week's session, I have to watch a TV show and try to explain why I don't like to watch them. Most TV shows and movies don't hold my interest. If not for my friends wanting to watch movies, I would probably never want to see one on my own. I have to try and focus about what is unenjoyable about the TV show and describe what it is. I'll probably do that tomorrow.
Have a song. It's a cover of a John Lennon tune:
