Hi all. I’m a 30 year old female, and I’ve recently realized that I think I may have a mild case of Asperger’s. I was wondering if anyone would care to chime in? I listed the things that make me feel that way, and I plan on discussing it with a professional, but I’m curious if it sounds similar to anyone else’s experience, or if maybe it is just related to other trauma.
Here’s my list so far:
I get fixated on things/hobbies/interests that are intense for a while, then give way to a new fixation.
I miss social cues/have trouble socializing/trouble making and keeping close friends.
I get over stimulated with a lot of noise/large gatherings.
I sometimes have “meltdowns” when I get very upset (i.e. feeling out of control, overwhelmed, unable to calm down, essentially like a panic attack)
I don’t like direct eye contact, but I can do it if I have to. I seem to avoid it naturally though.
I like schedules and plans and have trouble adapting if they are changed.
I am highly emotional but have trouble dealing with my emotions (have very childlike reactions to strong emotions).
I have ritualistic habits and compulsions (i.e. tweezing body hair, tongue biting after teeth brushing until it feels “even,” nail biting)
I sometimes hit myself when I get too upset, not sure exactly if it is to calm down or to self-punish. Not very frequently or very severely.
I do everything FAST. I think fast. I have a really hard time just slowing down in general.
I hate being interrupted in the middle of a task.
I prefer to communicate in writing. Especially if it is an emotional topic. I dislike phone calls and in-person meetings.
Here’s my list so far:
I get fixated on things/hobbies/interests that are intense for a while, then give way to a new fixation.
I miss social cues/have trouble socializing/trouble making and keeping close friends.
I get over stimulated with a lot of noise/large gatherings.
I sometimes have “meltdowns” when I get very upset (i.e. feeling out of control, overwhelmed, unable to calm down, essentially like a panic attack)
I don’t like direct eye contact, but I can do it if I have to. I seem to avoid it naturally though.
I like schedules and plans and have trouble adapting if they are changed.
I am highly emotional but have trouble dealing with my emotions (have very childlike reactions to strong emotions).
I have ritualistic habits and compulsions (i.e. tweezing body hair, tongue biting after teeth brushing until it feels “even,” nail biting)
I sometimes hit myself when I get too upset, not sure exactly if it is to calm down or to self-punish. Not very frequently or very severely.
I do everything FAST. I think fast. I have a really hard time just slowing down in general.
I hate being interrupted in the middle of a task.
I prefer to communicate in writing. Especially if it is an emotional topic. I dislike phone calls and in-person meetings.
