Aspies and Emotion

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I wish I lacked emotion lol

I feel emotions pretty deeply, I would say. Sometimes it doesn't look like I feel anything inside because my facial expression is blank, but I definitely do feel emotions quite strongly. I think having OCD has helped with my empathy because I can relate to others who suffer from any sort of hardship or affliction as well. I can definitely prove that autistic people can feel emotions, though .

You're much more "emotionally mature" than I was at age 13.

When I was 13, I couldn't really verbalize what I was feeling. I had a limited "emotional vocabulary" then, even though I knew lots of facts.

I actually believe there are times when it is good to not have you emotions "show."

I also cry when I experience strong emotions. I've struggled with this my entire life. As early as the age of 9, I was always wondering how everyone else in my classes at school were able to keep calm and carry on. I found it very embarrassing. I find myself asking the same questions at work. I wonder how people can people view their emotional problems as little nothings and laugh at them. I call myself "The big, German Crybaby." People at work tell me, "Don't call yourself that. We all have emotions from time to time." I know that they're very good at handling their emotions in the lunch room. My family treat their emotions like little nothings and laugh them off or else they swear like sailors. I admit I feel a little jealous from time to time.

I just came across this article. It's an interesting idea.
Understanding Asperger's as over sensitivity