Hi there,
I have not been diagnosed as I hesitate to do so, but wanted some feedback or advice from members.
I always felt I came from another planet and was an awkward kid, had difficulties making friends. Headmaster called my mum in as I started head banging at age 5 from frustration due to social isolation and inability to express myself. She never took me to see anyone about it and ASD was not really known about much then. I also used to bang my chin repetitively I remember.
My parents are behaviourally not 'normal' (won't go into that. They come from a culture where they don't acknowledge certain disorders as real. My mother would sooner blame witchcraft).
I tended to ignore anything that didn't interest me growing up and had 'obsessions'. At one point I only learned Japanese for years by myself and managed to get a top grade in a higher exam I took later on. Now my obsession is my art. As a teen I had a few bouts of severe 'panic' disorders where I'd scream and shake uncontrollably and lose control. I learned to get it together though and am pretty ok now. At Uni I avoided people and social events only sticking to one flatmate I spent most of my time with.
I see socialising as mostly a waste of time and dislike small talk. To this day I dislike groups and working with others. I was quite disorganised during my younger years, but am much better now as I realise the value of it. I feel very awkward when people at work start small talking about things such as new babies or family events and avoid such conversations. However, I can be very outgoing in social situations if I feel comfortable and can end up talking non stop, being a bit of a joker and often saying things I later regret. I find it hard focusing on peoples' conversations.
I forget details and repeat stuff a lot. Find it very hard to remember birthdays etc. Also, I avoid having a full time job (work part time) as I like alone time and pursue my painting and solitary time. Also having responsibilities makes me uneasy and stressed. I am in a long term relationship and live with my partner. My partner is very patient and loving.
Tried to keep this concise.
Thanks for your time!
I have not been diagnosed as I hesitate to do so, but wanted some feedback or advice from members.
I always felt I came from another planet and was an awkward kid, had difficulties making friends. Headmaster called my mum in as I started head banging at age 5 from frustration due to social isolation and inability to express myself. She never took me to see anyone about it and ASD was not really known about much then. I also used to bang my chin repetitively I remember.
My parents are behaviourally not 'normal' (won't go into that. They come from a culture where they don't acknowledge certain disorders as real. My mother would sooner blame witchcraft).
I tended to ignore anything that didn't interest me growing up and had 'obsessions'. At one point I only learned Japanese for years by myself and managed to get a top grade in a higher exam I took later on. Now my obsession is my art. As a teen I had a few bouts of severe 'panic' disorders where I'd scream and shake uncontrollably and lose control. I learned to get it together though and am pretty ok now. At Uni I avoided people and social events only sticking to one flatmate I spent most of my time with.
I see socialising as mostly a waste of time and dislike small talk. To this day I dislike groups and working with others. I was quite disorganised during my younger years, but am much better now as I realise the value of it. I feel very awkward when people at work start small talking about things such as new babies or family events and avoid such conversations. However, I can be very outgoing in social situations if I feel comfortable and can end up talking non stop, being a bit of a joker and often saying things I later regret. I find it hard focusing on peoples' conversations.
I forget details and repeat stuff a lot. Find it very hard to remember birthdays etc. Also, I avoid having a full time job (work part time) as I like alone time and pursue my painting and solitary time. Also having responsibilities makes me uneasy and stressed. I am in a long term relationship and live with my partner. My partner is very patient and loving.
Tried to keep this concise.
Thanks for your time!
