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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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  • My interests have been split in two directions from a very young age. I do not remember a time when I did not not have a great interest in animals, this eventually led to a zoology degree and then a career in biomedical research. After reading Treasure Island at about seven years of age, I became obsessed with pirates then, by association, with both Vikings and naval history (the Hornblower books) and eventually to premodern history in general.

    I tend to move around mentally within these two broad areas of interest, then become obsessional about a particular aspect. This can last for any period of time between weeks and years. In the mid 2000s I became obsessed with Napoleonic era cavalry and wrote 6 articles on the subject, which were published in online and print journals, one even won a prize. 

    The obsessions can be expensive, as I buy lots of books on the subject, some of which may be out of print and difficult to get hold of. Of course other obsessions were remunerated, my biological obsessions formed my research work, for which I was paid.

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  • My interests have been split in two directions from a very young age. I do not remember a time when I did not not have a great interest in animals, this eventually led to a zoology degree and then a career in biomedical research. After reading Treasure Island at about seven years of age, I became obsessed with pirates then, by association, with both Vikings and naval history (the Hornblower books) and eventually to premodern history in general.

    I tend to move around mentally within these two broad areas of interest, then become obsessional about a particular aspect. This can last for any period of time between weeks and years. In the mid 2000s I became obsessed with Napoleonic era cavalry and wrote 6 articles on the subject, which were published in online and print journals, one even won a prize. 

    The obsessions can be expensive, as I buy lots of books on the subject, some of which may be out of print and difficult to get hold of. Of course other obsessions were remunerated, my biological obsessions formed my research work, for which I was paid.

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