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02 May 2025, 5:36 pm

Hello. New here. Officially, ADHD+a processing speed disorder diagnosis last tested under DSM IV criteria, in the middle of getting autism testing. Of course I have 17 pages written out of DSM criteria and many positive tests from Embrace Autism that help me justify the testing expense. Joined today because I am just really frustrated with every time I try to communicate my needs and feelings, it just causes more drama.

(start rant) I am upset that I spent hours on a project, communicated multiple times over multiple days about said project only to have my coworker start the same project from scratch. I am mad that my contribution and communications were ignored, and she is hurt that I expressed I am upset about feeling not valued when I was trying to be helpful. I don't get it. Logically, my feelings make sense to me, but I don't see where she is coming from because she gave me no information. (end rant.)

I need to find more people similar to me in my life.

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02 May 2025, 5:39 pm

Ahoy-hoy.

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02 May 2025, 6:15 pm

Welcome

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02 May 2025, 6:16 pm

Welcome to WP!

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02 May 2025, 6:58 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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02 May 2025, 7:09 pm

Welcome to WP! I hope you like it here.

And, regarding your coworker...she may have an Allism Spectrum Disorder.

There's a lot of it going around. It's a shame.

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03 May 2025, 3:32 am

Hi there
Welcome to wp and thank you for joining

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03 May 2025, 8:08 am

beachbri, Welcome to Wrong Planet.

In your rant you wrote that you were unable to understand why your coworker could not reach deeper into a discussion. She was always starting from the very beginning.

The reason is because her brain works differently then yours. You are a little more advanced in your thought processes.

You wrote, "I need to find more people similar to me in my life."
This is a very good approach. They do exist but you need to take the first step and begin your search. Others like yourself do exist. They are there and they can become close friends.

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03 May 2025, 8:25 am

I can actually resume a conversation I had years ago!
But, even remembering exact details of a conversation a few months ago makes many people uneasy, so I realized it was better to pretend I didn't remember everything.

There is an art to conversation that is difficult for many on the spectrum to grasp.
It is often better to know too little than too much when talking to someone.

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06 May 2025, 4:50 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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