{"id":1165,"date":"2015-10-07T22:19:01","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T02:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yuriar.com\/conservakat\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2015-10-07T22:19:01","modified_gmt":"2015-10-08T02:19:01","slug":"aspergers-syndrome-the-second-amendment-and-the-value-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yuriar.com\/conservakat\/aspergers-syndrome-the-second-amendment-and-the-value-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Asperger’s Syndrome, The Second Amendment, and The Value of Life."},"content":{"rendered":"

I went on The Dana Show<\/a> during the second hour of the radio show, which is now broadcast on TheBlazeTv<\/a>, to talk about Asperger’s Syndrome. \u00a0Once again, Asperger’s has been thrust into the national limelight under the worst circumstances. \u00a0I’m not even going to link to any of the myriad of news articles all screaming “The killer had Asperger’s! OMG! He wasn’t taking his medication!” As I explained to Dana, it’s all a load of bull-puckey.<\/p>\n

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I have Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is NOT<\/span> a mental illness, it is a neurological difference.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0There is no medication for Asperger’s Syndrome.<\/em> \u00a0Let me repeat that. \u00a0There is NO medication for Asperger’s Syndrome.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Asperger’s Syndrome is often co-morbid with other issues that would be medicated, but Asperger’s Syndrome has no cure.<\/p>\n

(Check out my “Not weird, just wired differently” line at Cafe Press)<\/a><\/p>\n

Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of high-functioning autism. \u00a0Technically, after the latest updates to the DSM-5, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnoses, but I digress. Typically, what separates an Aspie from a higher-function autistic person is their language skills. \u00a0Aspies can talk, quite well. Aspies tend to be very literal, and have to learn sarcasm. \u00a0They don’t generally look people in the eyes, often because the amount of emotion and input in the eyes is overwhelming. \u00a0Aspies also don’t pick up on social cues, things like body language and facial expressions, which makes them generally outcasts or targets for bullies. \u00a0Some Aspies pace, or flap their hands, or clap, scream, or whatever when overly emotional or over stimulated. \u00a0For me personally, I close my eyes to talk to shut out other stimuli so I can concentrate on what I’m saying. \u00a0I also tend to use headphones and music to block out the world when I’m overwhelmed or need to shut out distractions so I can stay on task.<\/p>\n

I also struggle with depression. Depression is just one of several issues that can coincide with Asperger’s Syndrome. \u00a0I am well aware that Depression lies<\/a>. In my case, I’m medicated. \u00a0My “Happy Pills” help me to keep my emotions level. \u00a0I’m blessed to have an amazing support system. \u00a0My husband picks up the slack around the house when I’m struggling to keep myself together. He’s always there to talk me through the worst of it. \u00a0A few weeks ago, I hit a rough patch where I just had too many feels. \u00a0He let me rant, rave, and cry. \u00a0My mom is amazing, and has talked me through some tough spots, and reminds me that I need to take care of the one that needs me most at the moments, and sometimes, that’s me. \u00a0My family has always been ready to pitch in and lend a hand when I need them, just as I do for them when they need help.<\/p>\n

When I see people declaring that we need restrict the rights of the “mentally ill”, I get concerned. Ya’ll are talking about me.\u00a0As I told Dana, I believe the real conversation needs to be the value of life. America no longer values life. As long as we continue to treat life as disposable, these types of tragic events will continue.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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