Interesting article, as I'm a leftie too..
One of the primary reasons I'm pushing for an official diagnosis of AS - I always "Add that disclaimer" in conversation too
I'd give anything to
know, ya know?.. You know! The uncertainty is exhausting!
There could be a level of failure with the tests..... (?) in my opinion?
well.... I saw this thread about "our lack of empathy" and a video....with ...ah faces..... I was looking at the 4 options to choose the emotion..... considering them. I thought ALL of the 4 answers were ALL true! Consciously, I chose the "interested" feeling for the face because I like to think that people are not evil. Then, I was SURPRISED to find out that, that there was a "Correct" answer, and that I had guessed "correctly"!! Eek! If I can guess correctly a whole bunch, then, according to that particular test, does that mean I am not to receive official diagnosis of Aspergers? well, Sometimes, it could be said that there is an observation of me, where there was or is lack of eye contact, OCD, anxiety, social anxiety, general anxiety, ADHD, lists, Post tramautic stress? locations or specific person could make the condition worse? I'm just mumble jumble....... issues, huh? well, at least I'm happy most of the time!
This entire post might be entirely off topic, so please feel free to moderate and delete the entire thing! I'm so new here! I don't know what I'm doing! Love you all.... I am Not too much stoic,. not sure how much logic...
I could not compete with the high school tennis team because they made a "ladder" of who was winner (top) and loser (bottom). I was afraid to win against anyone because then, they would be the ultimate loser. I was the bottom name on the ladder. I know what Failure and ultimate loser feels like. I did not want any other person to experience that bad feeling. Perhaps, I would feel too much for the other person. (Empathy) I would always lose, not even trying to win, maybe even on purpose. I was much better at Swimming, where I could compete against my own best fast time. See. Not sure How Aspie I am......
However, I am very capable of being stoic. My army vet father would yell at us as children. My sister told me it was because he sadistically enjoyed watching us cry. I learned to stop all tears. To this day, I very rarely tear up. Older eyes are dry now though too. So, it's difficult to say what is the cause. I am not a Doctor. Although I did read Temple Grandin's book about naturally occurring opiates in the brain. If I focus, I can probably try ? to cry? maybe? Or if I relax? maybe???? not sure??? I never really test that theory. I am mostly happy person. And I can't really lie. I do lack some theory of mind, my therapist informs me.