Hi everyone I haven't actually been diagnosed and I'm going to see my gp soon after reading about autism it sounds an awful lot like me.
Background on me: I'm 20 years old have a strong interest /hobby in computers currently unemployed and seeking a job. My sister was diagnosed with aspergers last year which makes me wonder if I have it too.
Anyways, do people with autism struggle to explain things well to others because it's something that has been pointed out to me in the past that I am not very good at.
When I meet new people it usually takes me a couple of times meeting them to become comfortable with talking to them is this something that is a common trait with autism?
I am usually described as shy and quiet but this seems to be a common trend amungst people with autism, I also often take jokes literally and sometimes they offend me or make me question if the person really feels like that towards me.
Another question is when there is a loss of a releationship between a friend or Significant other I find it difficult letting go of the relationships is this something associated with autism?
I often find myself trying to stick to areas that I am familiar with and this limits me when I am looking for a job I find it extremely difficult and nerve wrecking when going to interviews in a unfamiliar place with people I don't know or haven't met and I've read here that other people feel that way too.
The last year I had in college I often found myself being alone and although I prefer the company of others I find it difficult to build new relationships with people so I often didn't bother trying to make new friends.
Aplogies for waffling on, thanks for taking your time reading this and I hope this is in the right section.
David.
