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[Elara_W88]

Hello everyone.

I am here because I think I might possibly be an Aspie. I’m not sure yet. But it does seem to explain a lot of issues I’ve been dealing with for as long as I can remember. Severe social anxiety, lack of social reciprocity, lack of empathy, episodes of mutism, panic attacks (maybe they are meltdowns?). I’ve done a fair job of masking and fitting in and being accepted at work and among friends. But sometimes I just shut down for months at a time and don’t want to talk to anyone. I can barely cook myself dinner or function at work. I find it difficult to maintain relationships over long periods of time because I just can’t explain why I disappear like that.

So, in joining discussions on this forum, I look forward to hearing others stories.

 

[tree]

 

[MyLifeAsAnAspie]

Hi and welcome to the forums.

Have you taken any of the online ASD screening tests like the AQ?

 

[Nitro]

 

[Thinx]

Hi and welcome. You certainly sounds compatible with many here. Trying some online tests can be helpful, as mentioned. We are all different, though, of course, but it can give you indications. Hopefully discussions and information here will also help you feel clearer.

 

[Alexej]

Hi and Welcome @Elara_W88

Do hang around a bit and get to know us and read others stories and quesitons

 

[Elara_W88]

Hi and welcome to the forums.

Have you taken any of the online ASD screening tests like the AQ?

I have taken a few different tests (though they seem to all ask the same questions). And the scores consistently say that I seem to have some traits along the Autism spectrum.

 

[Atrapa Almas]

Welcome Elara!

I am happy that you are discovering about yourself, probably as you learn some selfcare, and energy management tricks you will get less episodes of being totally drained.

This forum is a very nice place.

 

[clg114]

Welcome to Autism Forums!

 

[VictorR]

Welcome!