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to have ONE child in a whole family on the autistic spectrum not have it at all? even if there are some traits which were picked up?
I am trying to compare myself to others with adhd add and aspergers but its becoming harder and harder to.
i was a perfectionist as a child, i did have a bad self esteem and i was hostile towards strangers who were mostly men. BUT i was isolated from the world and was surrounded by mostly adults, or adults who were not "normal" or had strange beliefs. I was exposed to a lot of things a child shouldnt know.
well this is besides the point, but what I AM saying is, can it be possible to not have anything?
all my psychs, therapists and such say i dont have anything. even though one in the past believed i have aspergers.
but tbh, i enjoy and understand social situations too much and have been different to my family . it doesnt make me better because id be relieved if i found out i have add/adhd it gives me something to work on.
But why am i so confused and stuck? my mum has tried to get me diagnosed with nearly everything on this planet and im kinda tired of it.
so tell me are the signs there?
perfectionist, over-anylitical, creative
OCD traits, anxeity, depression,
BIG time day dreamer, CAN sometimes be fidgety
loves human nature/psychology, understanding people/cryptic ideas and concepts/religion
massive self esteem problems
OK. so aside of all that, i dont do any weird body movements, not saying its a bad thing so sorry if i offend - its not intended. i DO pace, but that was a recent thing at 14 when i saw my aspergers brother doing it/plus not being active enough.
thats - kinda it
help me out please ive been posting for ages and no one replies!!!! thanks
I am trying to compare myself to others with adhd add and aspergers but its becoming harder and harder to.
i was a perfectionist as a child, i did have a bad self esteem and i was hostile towards strangers who were mostly men. BUT i was isolated from the world and was surrounded by mostly adults, or adults who were not "normal" or had strange beliefs. I was exposed to a lot of things a child shouldnt know.
well this is besides the point, but what I AM saying is, can it be possible to not have anything?
all my psychs, therapists and such say i dont have anything. even though one in the past believed i have aspergers.
but tbh, i enjoy and understand social situations too much and have been different to my family . it doesnt make me better because id be relieved if i found out i have add/adhd it gives me something to work on.
But why am i so confused and stuck? my mum has tried to get me diagnosed with nearly everything on this planet and im kinda tired of it.
so tell me are the signs there?
perfectionist, over-anylitical, creative
OCD traits, anxeity, depression,
BIG time day dreamer, CAN sometimes be fidgety
loves human nature/psychology, understanding people/cryptic ideas and concepts/religion
massive self esteem problems
OK. so aside of all that, i dont do any weird body movements, not saying its a bad thing so sorry if i offend - its not intended. i DO pace, but that was a recent thing at 14 when i saw my aspergers brother doing it/plus not being active enough.
thats - kinda it
help me out please ive been posting for ages and no one replies!!!! thanks
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
Like you, I feel like I barely missed having aspergers. I do have autistic tendencies such as:
ADD (attention deficit disorder)
OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
Impairments in two-sided social interactions and non-verbal communication (which explains avoidant tendencies)
Personal space issues (dont like shaking hands, uncomfortable receiving hugs from friends, etc.)
Some autistic traits that I dont have are:
Sensitivity to light, sound, and loud noises
Inability to hold eye contact (only occasionally)
Its very possible that you have autistic traits or tendencies without being autistic. If its affecting your schooling or personal life, maybe you should try talking to your parents or a counselor about your concerns. I wish you the best of luck.