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There’s no way I have autism. Most of these things I think but don’t say out loud to people not close.
That doesn't really matter--they're still there whether you say them or not. We can't diagnose you, but a lot of us have suspected that your fixation on limited topics, your literal interpretation of statements, and your difficulty in reading social cues could indicate that you might be on the spectrum. It's really nothing to be ashamed of, and think how relieving it would be to get a diagnosis (even if it's not that, specifically) and to learn how to better cope with how you're feeling.
Last edited by fleetiebelle; 10-19-2018 at 02:17 PM..
I see a few diagnoses being thrown around. I don't think we should assume what is at work here. A licensed doctor can possibly detect what is going on. Maybe get several opinions because it is easy to get an opinion that is off the mark too as so many things are so variable.
When one says things like "accept this" and "why is it so hard", it can make another person feel like a victim even if your intentions are good. I feel that such directness comes better from a good or best friend or if you are building toward that with such and such a person and that you are with that person in-person. Otherwise to hear such comparable comments from a stranger sounds like you're treating them like a 2nd class citizen. I know that feeling. It's natural for us to say such things- try to be careful about how you say things and what you really mean. It's not easy!
I totally agree about seeking a qualified medical opinion.
I also urge you to eliminate all chemicals from your diet. Not as hard as it sounds. Only takes 3 days for them to clear out. Sometimes additives affect people horribly, or as one 4yr old said "makes me crazy". You'll know.
Now if you refuse to switch from Mt.Dew to 7Up, etc, don't even bother.
Shoot for no artificial colors & flavors. At all.
I wouldn't assume autism if based only on this thread. OCD does exist on its' own. It is basically an anxiety disorder in which the person feels compelled to do or think certain things, have rituals, etc in an attempt to ease anxiety. "Why" is a brain imbalance, probably inherited. My whole family has it to some degree. I wouldn't see a regular doctor, but a psychiatrist might help. Whether or not you need help depends on if it interferes with your job, relationships, etc. My nephew's wife almost left him a couple of times, but they are working through it, and he is getting counseling.
If you have been reading my posts, you probably know by now that I obsess about things. I obsess, obsess, and obsess more. It used to be about batting averages. Then it became about geography & demographics. I would even obsess about hobbies. I would memorize birthdates/ages. Now I'm really into family trees. But also having good family relationships with all my family. And the way it works is in my mind, it drives me crazy if I can't find a spot for certain people in certain parts of the tree. Or if certain relatives are hard to get together with, it drives me insane.
It really is not healthy. I've been having anxiety over these things. I actually get some physical pain from thinking about these things so much. My friend noticed that I don't even pay attention when we go to games anymore because I'm obsessing.
What you describe doesn't sound remotely like OCD.
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