hi, im new here. do you think im autistic?

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for the past 5-6 months ive been worried that i have some kind of disability or mental illness.. whether it be aspergers or a personality disorder or something.. but lately im leaning more towards simply being slightly autistic. no one ever thought there was anything wrong with me and to this day, everyone i ask say they think im normal. (i havent been to a psychologist yet but i have an appointment in a month, so don't tell me to wait because i want YOUR opinion!)

i heard autistics hve a certain look to their face..
the ends of their lips r lower than center of lips

mines are a lot like that, it almost looks like i have a naturally frowning face...

what do you guys think? and i cant post a pic of myself but i can send pics to someone who thinks they can give me an expierienced opinion.

To WrongPlanet!! !

Why are you worried that you have something?

AS/autism has nothing to do with your "natural facial expression," except perhaps for a propensity to fix others with your gaze and have stiffer/less fluid demonstration (sorry, I can't figure out the word right now).

So, if I were you, unless you have something more concrete I wouldn't worry.

Welkome to WrongPlanet.

The WP Kink

Welcome to Wrong Planet

I would forget about the "certain look to their face" thing. Quadratura is right that it isn't really relevant.

Maybe you could try taking this online screening test. It won't give you a diagnosis, but it can indicate whether you might be on the Autism spectrum:
AQ test

Are there areas of your life that are particularly difficult that make you suspect a disability or mental illness?

Welcome!