Is anyone on the spectrum comfortable being out in crowds such as an event or maybe out shopping? If so, is your social discomfort only when you are one on one with someone or maybe with a couple of people when the situation requires conversation such as out to dinner, riding in a car, or maybe taking a walk with someone? Are there any other symptom that effect you when out socially?
It is easier for me to talk face to face with someone vs. over the phone as I am good at reading body language and facial expressions. I used to frequently cut people off to talk or change the subject abruptly. This is not because I am rude or don't understand how to participate in a conversation but basically because I lose my thoughts so fast I cut someone off for fear of losing my thought but I do know this is inappropriate. The last few years I don't catch myself doing that as much. I also have much less interaction with people as my limited social connections have severely declined in last 3-4 years.
I have no discomfort being in crowds and enjoy that energy. I have what is best described as - limited ability to maintain conversation which causes me to be thought f as boring. My only sensory issues are taste/texture so am a fussy eater. I also can't wear any fabric with any amount of wool in it. That will always feel scratchy. Maybe is a touch sensitivity.
It is easier for me to talk face to face with someone vs. over the phone as I am good at reading body language and facial expressions. I used to frequently cut people off to talk or change the subject abruptly. This is not because I am rude or don't understand how to participate in a conversation but basically because I lose my thoughts so fast I cut someone off for fear of losing my thought but I do know this is inappropriate. The last few years I don't catch myself doing that as much. I also have much less interaction with people as my limited social connections have severely declined in last 3-4 years.
I have no discomfort being in crowds and enjoy that energy. I have what is best described as - limited ability to maintain conversation which causes me to be thought f as boring. My only sensory issues are taste/texture so am a fussy eater. I also can't wear any fabric with any amount of wool in it. That will always feel scratchy. Maybe is a touch sensitivity.
