People consider me rude

[Scott aka SJ]

I have difficulty not interrupting conversations at bars as I’m a musician and I impulsively interupt others just to inform them of something briefly. I realize it’s rude to interupt others’ conversations but I often do it compulsively. Also, I often times smoke weed socially and this seems to exacerbate the situation.
Also, I seem to benefit by thinking aloud. Like I can’t form cogent thoughts without verbalizing them.
This was beneficial behavior when I was a special educator as we call it metacognion. But now I’m retired n getting in trouble in my musician community because my unintended rude behavior of thinking aloud and interrupting others. Is this a symptom of Asperger’s ?

 

[Timelord]

It could be, but if you really want to know you should get a formal diagnosis.

It appears to me that what you were doing as a special educator was the usual routine. You are by default following that routine elsewhere hence the compulsion. It may take some work to change that routine. Yes - changing routines is not a nice experience for us but it can be done with help if needed.

 

[Rodafina]

Welcome to the forum @Scott aka SJ. What you described could be a symptom of lots of different things. Maybe you would benefit from sticking around the forum and seeing if some of the experiences shared are relatable to you.

 

[Neri]

I too am a musician, and I too struggle with interupting, which is worsened when I smoke pot. In fact all the psychedelics (of which Cannabis is considered one of) tend to help with my autism (to the point where it seems fairly undetectable for many people) but it definitely makes my ADHD worse. Your interrupting habit is one that we AuDHDers can struggle with. In fact the thinking out loud is something I do as well.

 

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