I don't see a problem with what she said, though others have. It sounds to me like she's saying her natural abilities/instincts increase kind of unconsciously when she needs them to. That often happens to me when I need to go to a large family activity I know will be emotionally demanding. I prep ahead of time, and then due to years of practice and developing the skills, I'm able to perform even better than the average person. I'm entertaining, welcoming, can see the people not being included and include them, keep conversation going - all things that would normally be extremely difficult but that I have learned to do. It's like a coping mechanism. I'm not getting high off of other people's experiences. I'm just working at an above optimum level because the situation demands it.

Sometimes my therapist comes to therapy feeling extra cheerful and excited (I'm right after his lunch break), but as soon as I start talking about how hard my life is, he comes right down to reality. He's very stable and grounded, which is part of why I can meet with him.