Did you have childhood problems?

[Jimbo]

Mostly just bad grades and the embarrassment of not knowing the answer when the teacher called on me. School was never ending stress. I had a few times I was bullied but not many.

 

[NovaScotia Aspie]

Family misunderstandings? Unstable friendships? Bullying target?
At some point or another, I've been through all of these.
What's your story?

I went through all of that : bullying , family misunderstandings ,unstable friendships but ultimately I am glad I went through it . It has made me the person that I am now .

 

[Ferdinand94]

It helps when people think you're dumb; you can outhink them, and they won't even notice.

Unfortunately this one sticks to you 'till the end of time; however it didn't took me long to realize the advantages of appearing less than smart (nevermind intelligent). While others are too busy ignoring that brain dead pitiful average stupid person, gives you the opportunity to observe and analyze behavioural patterns among the NT's.

This way at least it made it easier to blend once I knew what was expected of me.

It might not be your true self or the demeanor you feel comfortable with, but in the end it allows you take it easy during particularly difficult social encounters.

Better than having people distrusting you only because your minds are not shaped alike.