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Projecting behaviours onto others, paranoia, imagination, trust issues, identifying reality

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Hi, my name is Anthony and I am on the autistic spectrum.

Does anyone else with Autistic Spectrum Condition project their behaviours onto other people and/other feel paranoid regarding other people's potential behaviour towards them, due to having trust issues relating to past experiences?

I also find it difficult to identify reality at times, especially when I'm trying to relate to people &/or live in the present, rather than in my imagination. Are these behaviours related to autism or mental health conditions which have not yet been diagnosed? It's really hard for me to be sure either way.

I'd really appreciate answers or opinions to these questions, please. Thanks in advance. Kind regards, Anthony 

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  • Hi Anthony

    What you're feeling is relatively normal - we're usually really bad at reading body language and expressions so we can't judge people's motives and intentions.

    Unfortunately, that means that it's hard to do social situations and we're easier to manipulate or bully.   

    I can only suggest trying to put yourself in gentle social situations - dealing with professionals like shopping or eating out so you get more used to a reality that you can manage rather than avoiding everything.    Maybe work yourself up to looking for friends later on once you feel more comfortable.

    Do you have any hobbies that could lead you to a like-minded social group?

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  • Hi Anthony

    What you're feeling is relatively normal - we're usually really bad at reading body language and expressions so we can't judge people's motives and intentions.

    Unfortunately, that means that it's hard to do social situations and we're easier to manipulate or bully.   

    I can only suggest trying to put yourself in gentle social situations - dealing with professionals like shopping or eating out so you get more used to a reality that you can manage rather than avoiding everything.    Maybe work yourself up to looking for friends later on once you feel more comfortable.

    Do you have any hobbies that could lead you to a like-minded social group?

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