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Repetitive and narrow interests

Autismman

Just wondering what others thoughts are on their interests and how those interests may have impacted negatively when they need to try learn new skills and or adapt to a new work environment. 

A little background on myself; I have very little interest in much outside the scope of the news, gaming, some history, nature and occasionally the spiritual world. It sounds quite extensive and would appear to cover most of the reality we find ourselves in however I have always lacked ambition or had any interest in what may be known as “being successful” or “popular”. I’m happy being me and my routine keeps me sane and feeling safe but I do not think others would understand this way of life or being. 

Any common experience or thoughts very welcome, thank you 

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  • I think to someone else me behaviours might seem very basic and creature of habit. I also think this is a lot to do with how people see me , my face and what I cannot change about me. So long as I’m happy and relatively flexible in my routines that all that matters.

    I’ve noticed when I talk to people and mention my ASD there is this long processing time thing, so I try not to put people through that. If no one knows I’m autistic perhaps I come across as quirky or eccentric.

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  • I think to someone else me behaviours might seem very basic and creature of habit. I also think this is a lot to do with how people see me , my face and what I cannot change about me. So long as I’m happy and relatively flexible in my routines that all that matters.

    I’ve noticed when I talk to people and mention my ASD there is this long processing time thing, so I try not to put people through that. If no one knows I’m autistic perhaps I come across as quirky or eccentric.

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