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Is This Typical Under Stress?

KeyboardWorrier68

Hi,

I still unsure about whether I may have some from of ASD, but wanted to ask a specific question as a clue to understanding myself a bit more.

When my wife and I were in discussion of things which I found stressful I know I would somtimes find myself thinking of a word, usually one that was 'inspired' by something in the conversation, and would be mentally rearranging the letters to make new words, etc instead of concentrating on the conversation. It doesn't strike me as a normal thing to do, and it may explain why my wife has subsequently said about large chunks or even entire conversations of which I have little or no recollection. 

Is this anything that anyone has encountered? Is it a clue to me having some autistic traits?

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  • Hi Paul,

    It's a bit tricky as my wife and I have separated, not solely down to this but I am trying to work out if I do have ASD traits that contributed. I did the AQ test, have done so a few times. The first time I did it I think I scored 38, I've since scored higher but am conscious that I may have been 'aware' of what answers would produce a result that corresponds with an indicator of Asperger's. I do think I have some traits, although some I've mentioned this to think differently and my wife is sufficiently upset about our split and the circumstances to not want to listen to my suggestions that this was a factor. She has described me as not showing any real emotions, but perhaps this was just her upset at not showing her empathy. I tended to offer practical suggestions rather than empathy.

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  • Hi Paul,

    It's a bit tricky as my wife and I have separated, not solely down to this but I am trying to work out if I do have ASD traits that contributed. I did the AQ test, have done so a few times. The first time I did it I think I scored 38, I've since scored higher but am conscious that I may have been 'aware' of what answers would produce a result that corresponds with an indicator of Asperger's. I do think I have some traits, although some I've mentioned this to think differently and my wife is sufficiently upset about our split and the circumstances to not want to listen to my suggestions that this was a factor. She has described me as not showing any real emotions, but perhaps this was just her upset at not showing her empathy. I tended to offer practical suggestions rather than empathy.

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