To tell the truth, being autistic can be kind of cool, but it also really sucks. Most of us suffer from some level of PTSD from trying to live in a world dominated by normal people who can't understand us but think the can. The leftists efforts to force everyone to conform to their NPC ideal has turned modern life into hell.
Like the anxiety/irritation from trying to make sense of normal people who use emotions more than logic or templates for solving life's daily problems. 'Solving' not being the operative word.
I just skimmed that article; good stuff! I will read this tomorrow. There is a lot of helpful info to think about. It wasn't until 2 years ago that I really started to have severe problems affecting work. That's what prompted me to start researching autism (15 years after diagnosis). I've figured out a lot of stuff on my own, but reading what other autists are writing has helped me so much. There are things I never realized like interoception difficulties. Now I know why my son has to remind me to eat. I don't always know when I'm hungry. But most importantly, I'm finding that I'm not alone.
Wow, thanks for sharing this article! This article is the closest fit to how I see the world than any other article that I've come across about autism.
To tell the truth, being autistic can be kind of cool, but it also really sucks. Most of us suffer from some level of PTSD from trying to live in a world dominated by normal people who can't understand us but think the can. The leftists efforts to force everyone to conform to their NPC ideal has turned modern life into hell.
You nailed it.
Like the anxiety/irritation from trying to make sense of normal people who use emotions more than logic or templates for solving life's daily problems. 'Solving' not being the operative word.
.... that is a great analogy... thanks.
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I just skimmed that article; good stuff! I will read this tomorrow. There is a lot of helpful info to think about. It wasn't until 2 years ago that I really started to have severe problems affecting work. That's what prompted me to start researching autism (15 years after diagnosis). I've figured out a lot of stuff on my own, but reading what other autists are writing has helped me so much. There are things I never realized like interoception difficulties. Now I know why my son has to remind me to eat. I don't always know when I'm hungry. But most importantly, I'm finding that I'm not alone.
Being alone is the worst. I won't pretend to understand what you go through, but I will gladly accept you as a fellow pede.
I assume everyone is broken with dark places in their souls, so no judgement from me or fake sympathy.
Wow, thanks for sharing this article! This article is the closest fit to how I see the world than any other article that I've come across about autism.