Not-tistic

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I'm bad at introductions. You can call me "bugs" or whatever you want to, I guess...

I'm "NT" (which I'm guessing either means neurotypical or Not-tistic). I have never been tested for autism nor formally diagnosed with any sort of disorder, however I display some characteristics. I'm extremely sensitive to sounds-especially in crowded settings-and I've self-diagnosed myself with tinnitus and musical ear syndrome. Only three trusted friends know this about me.
My grandfather also displayed some of the same symptoms.
I think the whole world has a plan, sheet music for exactly what's supposed to happen at each moment in time. It drives me crazy when people chatter incessantly and ignore the rhythm. Everything has a beat to it, not just music. I tap my feet or my fingers to organize the noise into a rhythm that makes sense. I always thought I was just fidgety.

I'm an introvert who is very good at being an exrovert. I have very good social skills, but they're all self-taught. I can do parties and I can do them well, but being around too many people leaves me drained and mentally fatigued. I prefer being with a single trusted person, or on occasion a very small group.
As a young child, I preferred to live in my own imagination, pretty anti-social--I was held back a year because I wouldn't talk to any of the kids in my kindergarten class.
I've learned how to enjoy converstion, but I can't stand fabricated interest or conversation for conversations sake. If there's nothing to say, just enjoy the silence.

I joined this website simply out of interest.

Welcome to WrongPlanet

Neurotypical is the common usage around here. Hope you enjoy your time here

Hi there!

I like the neologism "Not-tistic", it trips off the tongue beautifully.

I would like to highlight that "Neurodiverse" (i.e. not "neurotypical") covers a far wider spread of people that just those on the Autistic Spectrum.

So people with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's, ADHD / ADD, Non-verbal learning disability, sensory processing disorders can all be considered neurodiverse. Tinnitus is unlikely to be indicative of an ND person - it's very common in the wider population to greater or lesser degrees, and increasingly so as damage to the ears from ipods etc is a growing problem.

I love the way you describe your perception of the world's rhythm.

I hope you find a home here

Welcome!

To WrongPlanet!! !

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welkome to WrongPlanet.

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Welcome.

I think you'll meet a lot of people with similar experiences here. Whichever way, I hope you get on well.

Not-tistic? That is an awesome word . Welcome!

great, now every time someone types NT I'm going to think Not-tistic...

Welcome to WP!