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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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  • Thanks Paul,

    I have no clue what the answer is, I have made some moves towards reconciling but it's true that it's more me than her that has suggested this. She wasn't that keen on doing so, partly because I had an affair but more so because prior to this she said my lack of empathy etc over so many years made her feel like I just didn't care. I'm conscious I might just be seeking an excuse for some rank bad behaviour, which is what my wife tends to think also.

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  • Thanks Paul,

    I have no clue what the answer is, I have made some moves towards reconciling but it's true that it's more me than her that has suggested this. She wasn't that keen on doing so, partly because I had an affair but more so because prior to this she said my lack of empathy etc over so many years made her feel like I just didn't care. I'm conscious I might just be seeking an excuse for some rank bad behaviour, which is what my wife tends to think also.

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