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sundarakarma
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11 Mar 2018, 2:29 am

Hello!

I'm not sure if this is the right place for me to post something long and personal like this (it's my first post on here, correct me if this is the wrong place for me to post this!) but I've been considering an autism diagnosis for a while and I thought this would be an ideal place for me to ask for advice.

I've always had an extensive and extremely time-consuming interest in autism. Ever since I found out what autism was, I've spent countless hours researching and watching tv shows and movies related to it. I have notebooks from when I was in first grade filled with stories and notes about autism. On most weekends, I'll stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning researching autism. A few years ago, I began to consider the possibility that I might be autistic because of this interest as well as some other things. I've always been told I'm "the awkward friend" and I do tend to script my conversations ahead of time. I also feel like during conversations, I'll kind of unwillingly tune out and not realize what someone's saying and they'll have to repeat things a lot. For some reason, I have a lot of little fascinations with flowing water and color changing lights. I also have been diagnosed with severe anxiety and moderate depression.

After taking the Aspie Quiz probably too many times (results always say I have both NT and aspie traits) and countless other tests that declared I'm definitely autistic, I'm almost positive that I have autism. However, I have some doubts. I don't experience sensory overload to my knowledge, and I actually love general admission concerts. I have a really intense interest in music, and to me, there's nothing better than being in a packed crowd enjoying live music. I'm wondering if it's still possible to have this interest & still be autistic.

Based on these things, does it sound like I could be autistic? Again, I'm sorry if this is the wrong place for me to post something like this.



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11 Mar 2018, 2:04 pm

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11 Mar 2018, 2:21 pm

Are you American? If so, I would suggest (if you haven't already done so) checking the DSM5 diagnostic criteria:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html

.....and see what other things might pertain to you.

From the couple of things you've listed, it might be ADHD----but, you could have BOTH (many here do).

Welcome!! I hope you find / learn all that you're seeking, here!!




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11 Mar 2018, 2:24 pm

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11 Mar 2018, 2:27 pm

sundarakarma wrote:
I don't experience sensory overload to my knowledge, and I actually love general admission concerts. I have a really intense interest in music, and to me, there's nothing better than being in a packed crowd enjoying live music. I'm wondering if it's still possible to have this interest & still be autistic.
Different people have different sensory issues. I am normally not bothered by bright lights or loud noises. I enjoyed working at carnivals. I only get irritated when the issues seem out of context with my exceptions, or if I cannot escape when I need to. The same goes with strong smells. I hate itchy clothes, especially cheap wool.


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11 Mar 2018, 2:35 pm

sundarakarma wrote:
Hello!

I'm not sure if this is the right place for me to post something long and personal like this (it's my first post on here, correct me if this is the wrong place for me to post this!) but I've been considering an autism diagnosis for a while and I thought this would be an ideal place for me to ask for advice.

I've always had an extensive and extremely time-consuming interest in autism. Ever since I found out what autism was, I've spent countless hours researching and watching tv shows and movies related to it. I have notebooks from when I was in first grade filled with stories and notes about autism. On most weekends, I'll stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning researching autism. A few years ago, I began to consider the possibility that I might be autistic because of this interest as well as some other things. I've always been told I'm "the awkward friend" and I do tend to script my conversations ahead of time. I also feel like during conversations, I'll kind of unwillingly tune out and not realize what someone's saying and they'll have to repeat things a lot. For some reason, I have a lot of little fascinations with flowing water and color changing lights. I also have been diagnosed with severe anxiety and moderate depression.

After taking the Aspie Quiz probably too many times (results always say I have both NT and aspie traits) and countless other tests that declared I'm definitely autistic, I'm almost positive that I have autism. However, I have some doubts. I don't experience sensory overload to my knowledge, and I actually love general admission concerts. I have a really intense interest in music, and to me, there's nothing better than being in a packed crowd enjoying live music. I'm wondering if it's still possible to have this interest & still be autistic.

Based on these things, does it sound like I could be autistic? Again, I'm sorry if this is the wrong place for me to post something like this.


I'll forgive you, because you are young, but seriously?! Autism isn't a fashion choice, it's a debilitating condition that you're either born with, or if you are VERY LUCKY, ARE NOT BORN WITH. Sorry... I know I'm being mean. I have high functioning autism, and every day I have a violent meldown and almost kill myself. I have no friends and I'm a wreak. I can't go out during the day because of sensory issues, I can't socialize, I can't work for a living and I'm so full of raw anxiety that if anything goes wrong I scream until my throat bursts.

Be thankful that you're probably not autistic. Please.



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11 Mar 2018, 5:43 pm

Andrewdarr wrote:
sundarakarma wrote:
Hello!

I'm not sure if this is the right place for me to post something long and personal like this (it's my first post on here, correct me if this is the wrong place for me to post this!) but I've been considering an autism diagnosis for a while and I thought this would be an ideal place for me to ask for advice.

I've always had an extensive and extremely time-consuming interest in autism. Ever since I found out what autism was, I've spent countless hours researching and watching tv shows and movies related to it. I have notebooks from when I was in first grade filled with stories and notes about autism. On most weekends, I'll stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning researching autism. A few years ago, I began to consider the possibility that I might be autistic because of this interest as well as some other things. I've always been told I'm "the awkward friend" and I do tend to script my conversations ahead of time. I also feel like during conversations, I'll kind of unwillingly tune out and not realize what someone's saying and they'll have to repeat things a lot. For some reason, I have a lot of little fascinations with flowing water and color changing lights. I also have been diagnosed with severe anxiety and moderate depression.

After taking the Aspie Quiz probably too many times (results always say I have both NT and aspie traits) and countless other tests that declared I'm definitely autistic, I'm almost positive that I have autism. However, I have some doubts. I don't experience sensory overload to my knowledge, and I actually love general admission concerts. I have a really intense interest in music, and to me, there's nothing better than being in a packed crowd enjoying live music. I'm wondering if it's still possible to have this interest & still be autistic.

Based on these things, does it sound like I could be autistic? Again, I'm sorry if this is the wrong place for me to post something like this.


I'll forgive you, because you are young, but seriously?! Autism isn't a fashion choice, it's a debilitating condition that you're either born with, or if you are VERY LUCKY, ARE NOT BORN WITH. Sorry... I know I'm being mean. I have high functioning autism, and every day I have a violent meldown and almost kill myself. I have no friends and I'm a wreak. I can't go out during the day because of sensory issues, I can't socialize, I can't work for a living and I'm so full of raw anxiety that if anything goes wrong I scream until my throat bursts.

Be thankful that you're probably not autistic. Please.


So it's a "NO" for you?


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