Autistic 'lightbulb moments'

Since your diagnosis/self realisation, have you had times in your life when suddenly you realise why you did something in the past ie because of your autism.

There have been many for me, but recently the hair cutting thread made me realise why I hated hairdressers so much even though everyone else I knew seemed to look forward to going.

I was the only person in my 30s I knew to have a mobile hairdresser come to my house - it seemed to be older people or those with mobility problems who went for this service.

Have you had moments when everything clicks into place/another piece of the puzzle of your past?

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  • One I have just recently noticed is that in the evening watching tv I like to have all the lights off and just the tv on. Makes feel calm. I never much thought about the why until my partner pointed it out that it was a very obvious trait.

    I can light a candle and love having Christmas tree lights on but the harsh cold light of electric lights (even warm white LEDs) makes me feel uncomfortable, restless and cold.

    Also the noise of a large group of people just talking and chattering. Makes my head want to burst.

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  • One I have just recently noticed is that in the evening watching tv I like to have all the lights off and just the tv on. Makes feel calm. I never much thought about the why until my partner pointed it out that it was a very obvious trait.

    I can light a candle and love having Christmas tree lights on but the harsh cold light of electric lights (even warm white LEDs) makes me feel uncomfortable, restless and cold.

    Also the noise of a large group of people just talking and chattering. Makes my head want to burst.

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