“He stopped talking and eating at the age of 11”: Greta Dunberg’s hard way to diagnose Asperger syndrome

There is a saying that The default may be exaggerated. Case: Can a “normal” young woman withstand all the personal attacks that teenage environmental activist Greta Dunberg faces since her improbable outburst on the world stage in late 2018? She is 19 years old and millions of young people around the world are ready to go with her in her struggle for a better planet. Look him in the eye and speak harshly, only tell the truth. By his outspoken speech Became the voice of them all, Those who felt that the land on which they lived was being deliberately destroyed. A) Yes, Swedish teen becomes an event … But The exhibition opened floodgates for haters, An army of “haters” who violently fill social networks.

“When haters harass you for your looks and differences, That means They have lost their way. Then you know you’re winning! I have Asperger, which means I’m sometimes a little different than usual. And in some cases, Being different is a superpower. “ With these words, Greta DunbergThe Swedish teenage symbol of the youth struggle against climate change was honest Twitter About his diagnosis Asperger syndrome.

young lady He denies that his reluctance to speak publicly about his diagnosis was the result of an attempt to “hide behind it”. But for what “Many ignorant people still see a ‘disease’ or something negative”. That made fun of one occasion “If more and more people have autism or Asperger syndrome, it’s better to focus on the climate crisis and not justify continuing trade transactions in our own minds.”

“Without romanticizing autism or telling people to have autism (because, in the wrong situation, autism is something that stops them), I think There are definitely many factors that make you autistic and more people should have. For example, There is not much cognitive contradiction and can focus on facts, This is something good. And Focus on the emergency and really handle it together ” Said the young woman in an interview with Washington Post.

He is the eldest of two daughters and grew up in Stockholm. He studied piano, ballet and drama. She is a good student. Like many children Dunberg I watched documentaries about the future of melting and polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic. However, unlike other young people, she could not forget the lesson. “It simply came to my notice then. I started thinking about it all the time I’m very sorry “,” Commented. “Those pictures are etched in my mind.”

The environmental activist admits that her diagnosis has limited her in the past and that the environmental struggle has allowed her to survive: “Before I had no energy, no friends, I never talked to anyone. I was sitting alone at home with a eating disorder. Everything has disappeared since then I found an object in a world that at times seems shallow and meaningless to many.

“Little by little it was disappearing into some kind of darkness.” Thus explains Malena ErnmanMom Greta Dunberg, His daughter suffered before it became a symbol of the struggle against the climate crisis. Within it Thread Our house is on fire: views of a family and a planet in crisis (“Our house is on fire: a family and a planet in crisis”) ErnmanTo describe The reality of his family life when his daughter became a climate icon from an anonymous teenager. He also reveals Details of a difficult childhood marked by bullying and autism.

Excerpt from a book published by an English newspaper Defender Read the shocking parts. Ernman Reveals that there Her daughter was 11 when she “stopped playing the piano, stopped laughing, stopped talking, stopped eating” Before she was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. The writing begins by pointing out how the woman and her husband formed their family, and then tells how Greta’s problems began to appear. Especially in Crisis for Greta at 11 years old. “She cried the night she had to sleep. She cried on the way to school. She cried during her classes and breaks, and the teachers called her home almost every day.” To explain.

The mother tells her daughter how He almost stopped talking and could not eat. “After not eating for two months, Greta I lost almost 10 kg. This is more when you are very young. His body temperature was low and his pulse and blood pressure clearly indicated signs of starvation. Yes He did not have the strength to climb stairs and his depression test scores skyrocketed.

Ernman Remember How she saw what others did not want to see. “It was as if she were watching our CO2 emissions with the naked eye. Our generation has chosen to ignore the invisible, colorless, odorless, soundless abyss. I saw it all, Not really Nevertheless, we saw greenhouse gases coming out of our chimneys and floating in the air, transforming the atmosphere into a giant, invisible garbage dump. Says and Describes countless visits Psychiatrists, psychologists and all kinds of medical professionals The daughter’s condition needs to be addressed. After being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, Greta’s health improved.

Following his environmental awareness, Greta began planning his strike in front of the Swedish parliament. The family saw her Excited, excited, happy, They had never seen her like this for a long time. “Even though we wanted him to drop the idea of ​​a strike, we supported it I was able to see that he felt better when he was making his plans than he had felt over the years. Better than ever, really. “ They promise.

Mom tells me how Her strike is gaining popularity, more and more people are following her, but she seems consistent. “She sets the alarm clock at 6:15 p.m. Is happy As soon as you get out of bed. She is happy When Parliament goes, it is happy to come home in the afternoon. In the afternoons Likes schooling and checks social media. He goes to bed at the right time, sleeps soundly, and sleeps soundly all night. ” ர சி து.

But what exactly is this disorder and how does it affect those who suffer from it? Hans-AspergerAn Austrian pediatrician described in the forties a fact that people with Asperger’s often misunderstood.A series of clinical events in children characterized by difficulty in learning body language in non-verbal communication and other failures of social interaction. It occurs more often in boys than in girls. Homonymous Syndrome in 2013 Entered the spectrum of autistic disorder.

Tony Atwood, Asperger’s world power, explained Defender People with this syndrome They are “recognized for speaking their minds directly, for being honest and assertive, and for having a strong sense of social justice.” DunbergDiscovered seven years ago, Agrees that His interest in fighting was due to his clear view of the world. What else, He considers his health to be “a superpower” The weather helped him to realize the problem and face it with determination.

“Today, Many remain undetected. The reasons are general Lack of awareness, prejudice and many others see autism as a ‘disease’ or something to be controlled.. More and more people are being diagnosed with autism, not because of the ‘inflation’ of the diagnosis, but because of it. Awareness is growing Given that Many people who are overly sensitive in modern society experience stress-related problems, That fact must be taken into account. “

He also spoke about the leader in the fight for climate change Limitation of resources available for the treatment of autism. “Almost everywhereThere is very little evidence to support the need for people with autism. Without these changes, autism will become a disability. But Under the right circumstances it can truly be a gift and become one that you can benefit from. Unfortunately, the level of awareness today is very low. Many are undiagnosed and therefore do not receive the help they need and can spend their entire lives believing that something is wrong with them.

For this reason, Creta He calls on all his followers to join in raising awareness about autism. “It can really save lives. Autism is not a disease. It’s not ‘you’. It’s definitely not ’caused’ by vaccination or diet. Simply It means that you are slightly different from others. In a world where everyone is trying to act, think and look the same, it’s a great thing to be different. ” Came to an end.

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