I'm afraid I might be autistic

[Deleted member 1851]

To give a better context, I already have ADHD (diagnosed), but I identify way more with autism's symptoms. I have/had basically all of them, but I think I just learned my own way to hide it, and in the last couple of years I started interacting with people way better than I used to because of that. I still feel empty on the inside though - I can't relate to most people or feel anything for them, I don't truly consider people that I know as friends and I just couldn't care less about them. I stayed 2 years locked in my house during the pandemic and didn't give a fuck about anything or anyone tbh. What makes the situation weird is that I am "low-inhib", which is contradictory since most autists are "high-inhib".

I don't know what is going on but I am almost certain I am non-NT, lmk if any of you can help me out

 

[Deleted member 21716]

Well, chances are you are on the spectrum if you have ADHD. Since autism has an array of symptoms and behaviors range from high functions to low functioning its not always black and white. When did you start noticing these behaviors?

 

[Deleted member 21052]

are u actually 5’1

 

[Deleted member 21620]

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[Deleted member 1851]

are u actually 5’1

It's irony, I'm 5'9 lol

Well, chances are you are on the spectrum if you have ADHD. Since autism has an array of symptoms and behaviors range from high functions to low functioning its not always black and white. When did you start noticing these behaviors?

I always felt weird and like an "outsider", but never could put it into words until the last year or so.

Some of the things that make me suspect that I might have autism are things such as noises, I remember this one time when I was a kid (like 4 years old) and I was with my cousin and uncle in the car. They started playing some music and I just remember that I started crying and got traumatized and never wanted to listen to music again until I was like 12. Loud noises still make me uncomfortable but I can handle it a lot better.

Also, I have always been obsessed with weird things that people my age aren't, interests that people couldn't care less about because they are too bothered with other stuff. This type of obsessive behavior applies to all areas of my life and not just hobbies

Those are the two things that most stand out, my social interactions were never terrible but I don't think they compare to some people I have met here and irl.

 

[Erik-Jón]

To give a better context, I already have ADHD (diagnosed), but I identify way more with autism's symptoms. I have/had basically all of them, but I think I just learned my own way to hide it, and in the last couple of years I started interacting with people way better than I used to because of that. I still feel empty on the inside though - I can't relate to most people or feel anything for them, I don't truly consider people that I know as friends and I just couldn't care less about them. I stayed 2 years locked in my house during the pandemic and didn't give a fuck about anything or anyone tbh. What makes the situation weird is that I am "low-inhib", which is contradictory since most autists are "high-inhib".

I don't know what is going on but I am almost certain I am non-NT, lmk if any of you can help me out

Mmmmmmm that’s not good

 

[Deleted member 1851]

Mmmmmmm that’s not good

Not that my life will really change after finding out if I have or if I don't have autism but yeah, not really good lol

 

[Deleted member 21716]

It's irony, I'm 5'9 lol

I always felt weird and like an "outsider", but never could put it into words until the last year or so.

Some of the things that make me suspect that I might have autism are things such as noises, I remember this one time when I was a kid (like 4 years old) and I was with my cousin and uncle in the car. They started playing some music and I just remember that I started crying and got traumatized and never wanted to listen to music again until I was like 12. Loud noises still make me uncomfortable but I can handle it a lot better.

Also, I have always been obsessed with weird things that people my age aren't, interests that people couldn't care less about because they are too bothered with other stuff. This type of obsessive behavior applies to all areas of my life and not just hobbies

Those are the two things that most stand out, my social interactions were never terrible but I don't think they compare to some people I have met here and irl.

It definitely sounds like you are on the spectrum ofc I'm not a medical professional either so the only way to truly find out is to get tested. @Octillionaire is on the spectrum so he should be able to talk more about this.

 

[SubSigma]

Lol just identify an nt bro and you are not autistic on paper. That is all that matters.