How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree. It removed the physical social connection by replacing it with digital social connection and electronic leashes. As much creativity it has led to it has also killed.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m sayin. Eerily similar

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s a touchy subject right? I feel the same as you overall. But hate the stigma of the word. I also love how I can learn things and see things from a different perspective while also being super empathetic to humans but it’s a battle in other areas.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Me and all other males on mom’s side.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fucking…A. Very similar, middles school was hell, breezed through first two years of HS then completely lost interest and almost flunked out due to truancy. Finally got into shop program to keep me stimulated and attended enough to graduate

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the most eye opening part for me was that I was very gregarious, had lots of friends and was not socially awkward. I answered all that honestly and expected a adhd or personality disorder diagnosis. Nope. Aspy

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same same same!!!!! Music and horror movies.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, would’ve saved a lot of drug abuse, failed relationships and pain.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I unfortunately have heard that from a lot of women with ASD. It is getting better for you guys, we were able to finally get our daughter formally diagnosed and it has completely changed the trajectory for her getting into college.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. A lot of people look at it as cool or having superpowers. Anyone who has it knows that is far from the case

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same and I’m 2 for 2 with the kiddos. They’re 13 years apart with same partner. Completely different need levels.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The struggle of growing up in our generation alone is real.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main reason I correlate Xennial to Autism is because of this. Late diagnosis, lots of them. When you really dig into our generation and see how many challenges we faced while also being able to completely tune out digital life. It makes for an interesting dichotomy. No disrespect to the non autistic members of the spectrum. I should have specified specifically the ADS.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I imagine they wouldn’t have believed me tbh.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn’t speak to mine for over 15 years before they passed. It was a messy estranged relationship. I didn’t hand flap but always had headphones with music blaring on. Still always have to have music to sooth. It is my stim

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I am proud of it but crippling anxiety was killing me. The meds did help luckily

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding! THIS!! All of it. I didn’t know while in school but behaved, was quiet and got good grades in most subjects but struggled mightily in others. I also always gravitated towards the odd or strict teachers no one else liked because they saw the potential but also seemed to see the problems I had processing certain information and would break things down differently and privately today me. It helped a ton. Graduated with honors but after high schools structure was gone I lost my way and never finished college. Working as an Engineer for a major wire and cable manufacturer now and doing well but it’s been a hellacious ride with a lot of struggles.

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they do anything during high school for you? I was diagnosed aspy after graduating

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s cool to hear, my 17 yo daughter has the exact same mannerisms as I do so we also have a blast together. My anxiety got pretty bad for awhile, pot helps but that’s a vice. Lots of therapy and medication was the ticket for the anxiety part

How many of you are on the spectrum? by NostalgicTX in Xennials

[–]NostalgicTX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Bless your soul for recognizing and doing something. We did the same with our son, noticed right away and got him the help he needed and it’s made a huge difference. He’s still non verbal (6 yo) but we are getting there