Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019)
by benwills on Saturday December 25, 2021 @09:12PM
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In similar ways, I can definitely relate. I deliberately studied and practiced sarcasm and storytelling for several years before I got comfortable with it and it landed half-decently. And I still get locked up around certain kinds of people.
Therapy is definitely a good consideration. As is general research to help understand what it might mean in general. If you're able to in your area, definitely try and find a therapist who understands autism. Otherwise, from experience, it can be a real impediment.
It's a lot to handle and I hope you're doing well with it. Feel free to ask any questions you might have. I'd be glad to help however I can.
Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019)
by SamoyedFurFluff on Saturday December 25, 2021 @10:20PM
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Congratulations on learning something about yourself and taking steps towards managing your condition.
I have always had memory problems and I can recall hardly anything that happened a year ago.
When meeting up with friends I will prepare stories to tell but after I've burned my fuel I become super passive, and I've always wondered how other people can talk so much more than I do, I guess I just always assumed they have more stories on standby. Now I realize other people can actually speak about whatever, on the fly.
Whenever I have to improvise, I either have to form a sentence in my head before I say it, or if I try to actively engage in conversation and have to respond quickly, dumb half-sentences will come out. Which is a shame because I have a lot to say about certain topics but I physically can't in the moment, and I always beat myself up about it later.
Programming for 10 hours is not a problem but I'm fried after a 2-hour meeting.
I drink a lot because it helps me loosen up. My dad passed in 2016 and I don't remember much about him but he was a heavy drinker aswell.
Today I learned I have autism. I should seek a therapist.
Just felt like typing this out.