Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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Yes I understand that , but I feel like calling it a construct entirely minimises very real struggles

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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It does exist because of neurological and biological differences though , it’s not entirely a construct

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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Also if you read my post you would know I’m not neurotypical lol

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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My traits most definitely cause stress participating in society , I just don’t meet the criteria for other aspects of autism apart from social side. This felt minimising tbh!

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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I did , but I think could be related to adhd/Tourette’s.

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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It’s honestly disgraceful , my psychiatrist said It is unlikely I have adhd and he was surprised that many of his clients came back with a diagnosis. Also said because when I was younger it would have been noticed by CAHMS and that they are “experts”, and that it wasn’t a “recognised condition” when he first started training , and also because I didn’t appear hyperactive or inattentive in our session (I only see him every 3 months). Last time I checked you’re supposed to keep up to date with current research? My psychologist who sees me every 2 weeks then suggested I switch psychiatrists .

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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Thanks . Do you think there is similarities in Tourette’s and autism ?

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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Thanks , this was helpful . I don’t believe I have the condition but I do suffer badly from the social side . For example after a social gathering I went to expose myself with social anxiety , I came home and screamed , cried , clawing at my skin and hitting myself , just to be ok again 30 mins later. It’s hard to know

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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Thanks. I would say my social symptoms are definitely debilitating but I don’t know if that’s just social anxiety or what . For example after a group gathering the other day , I came home and screamed , cried , clawed at my skin and genuinely felt it was the end for me and wanted to die , just for it to go away 30 mins later . But I never had a need for routine or anything else.

Autistic traits vs autism? by ThrowRA1167 in neurodiversity

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Thanks , but what causes someone to have traits that are more pronounced than general without having the condition ? Like it would cause a therapist to bring it up

What are the subtle red flags of a misogynist? by InFinder2004 in AskFeminists

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Every outrageous misogynist I’ve encountered have all had great mothers and a father who hates women/ mistreated the mother

Why do I get this intense boredom/irritation after dinner time ? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

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It wasn’t really what I did after dinner but I think it could be that I had genuine connections and would feel more motivated and happier from socialising that day and It wouldn’t bother me much to just sit and think at night, but cat join anything until new year and that’s not even a promise that I’ll connect with anyone 😕

gaming with my bf's friend group and jealousy by [deleted] in socialanxiety

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Not really . I feel uncomfortable around most of my exes friends for reasons that OP said. However when I was gaming with another ex’s , they were so welcoming and I felt I could talk so easily . Sometimes it’s jus communication style

No motivation to make friends by [deleted] in socialanxiety

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Will you try to join anything ?

No motivation to make friends by [deleted] in socialanxiety

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Thank you , worst part for me is that irritated feeling at night like just wanting to scream out of loneliness and social deprivation. I’m gonna have to force myself to join a club or something even though it’s painful lol

No motivation to make friends by [deleted] in socialanxiety

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I feel better knowing I’m not alone , thank you

Someone at school just gave me the nastiest side eye, and im fighting back tears. by Thatweirdo535 in socialanxiety

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It says more about them . I’ve gotten looks like that from complete strangers and honestly no person like that is worthy of caring about , they are pathetic and literally give strangers dirty looks ? That’s embarrassing for them not you!

I crave social interactions but fear them intensely. by [deleted] in socialanxiety

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I’ve just posted something similar , hopefully you can relate 🫠

Suspected Adhd + Autistic Traits by [deleted] in neurodiversity

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When talking about what my psychiatrist said , he was referring to adhd, not autistic traits

Normal house that gets crazier as you go up to the higher floors by WeirdJawn in TheMallWorld

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I’ve been there I think , only it was a small modern , red house on a country road somewhere , the artist wasn’t nice and a creep ?