Emotional Control/Brain Damage

[Aet1985]

I was wondering is it normal for Aspergers to get emotional unstable, depressed and withdrawn. I worry I might have ''deeper brain issues'' I got into an argument with a female friend via text, said I was ''obsessive'' or emotional issues. I am far from perfect, but have issues with the ''NT World'' can't relate to my family, want solitude, feel stress with relationships, and financial. I burn out easily or can't take on a lot at once. I don't know how people in my family can do all of ''with ease'', they found relationships, full time jobs and don't get angry quickly. I know what's going on just feel ''disconnected'' worried about my dog, and personal life. I don't know if I was ''weakened'' more, as I read Covid can affect the brain or neurological, or I am just ''getting older'' at 40. I consider myself ''very intelligent'' but with others I am ''lost''

 

[NB79]

I relate Aet, is like lots of autistics, withdraw from socializing too much, because something that always bring trouble/pain/no satisfaction, ends up as something you don't want to do.

 

[Aet1985]

I do want relationships and love Women, yet at the same time I don't really want to participate in the ''NT World''. I would want to be in solitude with my girlfriend and dog. I think maybe we aren't wired for what they do?

 

[Matthias]

Yes, it's very common. Around 90% meet the criteria for a mental health disorder. Reading books about emotional intelligence (EQ) can be very helpful as EQ plays a very large role in relationships.

 

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or I am just ''getting older'' at 40.

Age definitely plays a role.

I haven't shared a house with anyone since I was in my 20s, except for very short terms. I had many different relationships, some lasting longer than others, but I never wanted any of them to move in with me. I had my home and they had theirs and both of us were happier for it. I really don't miss the smell of all the cosmetics in my bedroom and bathroom.