My paranoia, cynicism, realism whatever you want to cal is about overcompensating for being taken advantage of.
The advice given will backfire. People get mad at you if you keep on asking them questions. This is much worse now then several decades ago as people are more time pressured.
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman