Story about Guillain-Barre Syndrome , Asperger Syndrome, Migraine, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E., Glaucoma, Hypothyroidism, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), Depression, Anxiety.

My Story

Jun 18, 2016

By: John

Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Asperger Syndrome Migraine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. Glaucoma Hypothyroidism Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Depression Anxiety

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I am an incomplete paraplegic, due to Guillain-Barre‚ Syndrome at age 7. I also developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) at age 9, and have dealt with its results since. I need either crutches and leg braces or a wheelchair to get around. I have Asperger's Syndrome which is a very high functioning form of Autism, that is quite different than "Classic Autism", but is still on the Autism Spectrum. I have Photophobia, Hyperacussus, and other hyper sensitivities due to my Aspergers. I have osteoarthritis from years of use of crutches and leg braces.

I am looking for a strong platonic friendship first, and am open to more if the right person who truly loves me comes along. I am not looking for a "one night stand", but someone who can be a lifelong friend. I am not looking for sex, but if a friendship of a more romantic nature develops then I am open to it. But I believe in a totally platonic relationship until marriage, as taught in the Holy Bible. I am looking for someone who can love me and accept me for who I am. I have learned to accept my disability, and I do not mind if someone is attracted to me for my disabilities... but I hope it is for more and that I am accepted as a total person.

What I look for in a friend is someone who is open, honest, candid, intelligent, and has a good sense of humor. Those requirements mean more than anything. It is what I give, and it is what I would like in return.

I am a very conservative person in general, and I am also a person of great faith (I am of Jewish Heritage, and I was raised a Roman Catholic...I have had both my Bar Mitzvah and my Confirmation, and I am very devout in both traditions of my faith... my family turned to the Roman Catholic Church to escape the Anti-Semitism of pre-WW2 Europe, but my Jewish Heritage has always remained strong my entire life), but I do not "force" it on anyone.

I also was a regular member of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, when I was living back in Orange County, California.

I am ethnically Irish-Scottish-Polish-Jewish-American.

I will reply to anyone and everyone who writes me.

G-d Bless and Shalom.