Now don't get me wrong folks, likely this has been gone over to death in older threads, but being somewhat lazy as I am, figured I might as well poke and post my own to see if there'd be fresh takes or replies.
So, I've been diagnosed since say, seven or eight, been a while and trying to remember the exact time frame is becoming a hassle, ye auld age and that. But has any other mid to high functional found they're unable to initiate conversations, but at the same time, someone begins one with us, we can dive right in without an issue? This obviously wouldn't be an issue early on during schooling years, for the fact that you're forced in social situations regardless thanks to overcrowded classrooms and all that lovely stuff. It only really becomes an issue later on in life as that circle of 'forced' interaction shrinks, any other hermit Autistic like me might be in the same spot. Now, I'm not as to whether this is some form of autistic related issue, or if it's simply a by product of some kind of anxiety disorder that's grown around me if that makes sense? Almost akin to a cocoon, if my odd metaphor makes sense to anyone else.
Any input or discussion would greatly interest me, been out of contact with many other Ausitics since the school days were done.
Also, first post, if by chance I've created this in the wrong sub forum, apologies in advance.
