Published on 12, July, 2020
I already posted an intro thing but it was more complaining and asking for advice. I am interested in meeting people with similar interests so I thought I would post another intro that includes those things.
I'm not used to talking about myself but here we go!
I just diagnosed myself with autism a few days ago at the age of 35. I also strongly believe I have social anxiety disorder.
I have a lovely neurotypical wife but no real social connections other than that. I just haven't found anyone who can relate to these issues, and now that I know I'm autistic, I wonder if I can meet other autistic people who understand me.
My biggest struggle is my energy levels. I always feel tired or burnt out. Definitely worse after social interactions but it's constant!
The most interesting thing about me is likely that I'm a retired nomad. This is apparently very related to autism. I discovered I wouldn't be able to stand the pressures of school and work forever and I needed to devise a way out. I eventually decided to put hours of my time every day into learning about investing as it pertains to retirement. I eventually became somewhat of an expert at this niche and retired at 32. After retiring, my wife and I left with just backpacks to travel permanently. We have been to many countries, we have experienced a lot.
Interests (special?)
Hi again.
I have always quite liked spreadsheets (I used to work in an accounting role and still use one for my household accounts) I am also interested in nutrition and AI/robotics - not currently researching those topics, but I saw that the Open university do a free open learn course "An introduction to artificial intelligence" which is on my list of courses to do.
I also analyse stuff a lot. If you're interested in how "normal" people develop and interact, I'd recommend a book called "A field guide to earthlings - an autistic/ asperger view of neurotypical behaviour" by Ian Ford.
I also play some RPG games, although I am very selective. Assassin's creed Odyssey, Valhalla & Origins, Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy are my favourites so far, and I've just started playing Star Wars Outlaws.
Just bought it - I'd not heard of that book before.