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Do I have autism ?

Easy

I have thought for several years that I am high on the autistic spectrum,

I have very few friends and dont want any, I dont find it unusual to go a week without any conversations, I find emotions annoying and pointless etc,

but I also have very low anxiety, I never get depressed or lonely, I have no fears or phobias, and I am quite happy being me.

Reading this forum it seems a lot of people are anxious or depressed,

I didnt expect that, I thought Aspie's were unemotional ?

 

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  • Easy said:

    I understand autistics may not be very interested in other peoples emotions, and therefore dont practise it much, but surely everyone knows that if someone is putting their coat on they are about to leave or if they are shouting they are angry ?

    ..... It stands to reason that through experience it is possible to learn and adapt. It may come less natural for someone with Aspergers however. Misunderstandings on a more subtle level may still occur. It is a spectrum and everyone is different.

    I believe that traits may become less identifiable or more pronounced depending on a persons circumstance and age. Some AS people may have become so good at 'acting' and 'camouflage' that it becomes very difficult for a Doctor to diagnose....

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  • Easy said:

    I understand autistics may not be very interested in other peoples emotions, and therefore dont practise it much, but surely everyone knows that if someone is putting their coat on they are about to leave or if they are shouting they are angry ?

    ..... It stands to reason that through experience it is possible to learn and adapt. It may come less natural for someone with Aspergers however. Misunderstandings on a more subtle level may still occur. It is a spectrum and everyone is different.

    I believe that traits may become less identifiable or more pronounced depending on a persons circumstance and age. Some AS people may have become so good at 'acting' and 'camouflage' that it becomes very difficult for a Doctor to diagnose....

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