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Old May 28, 2018, 01:56 PM
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I don't have a spectrum diagnosis.. if that's the correct terminology. However, I can relate to MOST to what you are talking about. To say that I am socially inept, would be generous. I'm a introvert, to say the least. However, I can adapt to almost any situation... social or otherwise. I can blend in or even become "invisible" (that's what one of my friend's called it, I make myself a part of the background so no one tries to talk to me). Keeping eye contact or keeping the conversation going is difficult for me. My mother called it being "painfully shy." Also, I consider myself to be an "insecure perfectionist." I other think to the point when I get annoyed. I ask so many questions making sure that I'm doing something correctly, it's ridiculous.

I often think very dark things. Maybe I shouldn't have started reading Stephen King at age 10? Obsessed with horror movies, as well. I don't often share my thoughts and feelings with others... not unless they ask. I try to portray it as sarcasm or just a joke, but my family know that I'm being honest.

I would never hurt anyone without cause, but don't ask me what I'm thinking about...
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Thanks for this!
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