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Recent content by SirElghinn

  1. SirElghinn

    43 and questioning.

    I always feel like tests can be a little subjective because a lot of questions asked are not perfect for every situation. I often find myself second-guessing myself depending on what scenarios pop into my head based on the question asked. My general thought is, if I am on the spectrum, I'm...
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    43 and questioning.

    And on my other results: AQ: 20 | EQ: 51 | RAADS-R: 115 | OCPD: 71 Your broader autism cluster (Aspie) score: 103 of 200 Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 120 of 200 Meyer-Briggs: ENFP
  3. SirElghinn

    43 and questioning.

    I took this one that was recommended and received a 20/50 indicating few or no Autistic traits. So, feeling a little puzzled. But I know one quiz isn't the final determination of anything...if there are any other recommendations, I would certainly love to try.
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    43 and questioning.

    It always seems that whatever I attempt, I end up being good at it. And I'm aware that probably comes off as sounding arrogant or conceited which is not my intention. Honestly, if I commit to something wholeheartedly, I'm going to be good at it - whether it was in the military, singing...
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    43 and questioning.

    For example, I've had conversations with people where their behavior is unusual for the situation, and by studying their mannerisms and ticks, I'm able to just out of the blue ask something like "How's your wife doing?". We may have been talking about a Fuel Control Unit on a Pratt & Whitney...
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    43 and questioning.

    1. I don't feel like this really pertains to me, or maybe I just 'think' of it differently? For me, I'll cry at the drop of a hat during an emotional scene in a movie or from a song. Almost like I have an over-abundance of empathy. I don't feel that I'm doing it as a means to imitate expected...
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    43 and questioning.

    I am incredibly thankful that I am able to do what I do, but I also believe that I worked my butt off to get here as well. And I've had enormous setbacks in my life, so I am incredibly thankful, and I wish everyone else could have the same opportunities.
  8. SirElghinn

    43 and questioning.

    Thank you all for the amazingly warm welcome. I truly do appreciate it, and I also feel a little less nervous as, from what I am hearing, there may be some validity to me possibly being on the spectrum. I've read each of your responses and I feel like I can relate to those posts where you've...
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    43 and questioning.

    Thank you for the welcome. Well, to share some of my experiences that led me here that I had shared with therapist are as follows: I've been told that I'm extremely good a reading people, picking up on social cues, etc. I have always thought the reason for that was because I had a somewhat...
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    43 and questioning.

    Hello everyone, I'm SirElghinn. I'm 43 years old, a father of an amazing 14 year old daughter, and married to the love of my life for 20 years this coming December. I recently restarted therapy after having several sessions throughout my life with various therapists in different parts of the...
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