[cool09]

Could that be a part of Asberger's? I don't acknowledge people and I come off cold.

[Imnotaturtle]

Maybe. I respond mostly short one answer responses. Or if I'm particularly uncomfortable my tone of voice may sound like I'm trying be dismissive. I guess you could say I lack a warmth about me. I don't mean to but its easy to focus on what I'm feeling rather than what I'm precieved as by others. I personally feel its a waste of time to talk to strangers. It takes energy I'm just not willing to put forth. Actually, the whole process of having to be aware of how I'm coming across seems unnatural. I just feel on a certain level most people play a role in social situations Almost like its a play. Seems weird to me. In other words, I get annoyed with all the silent social rules and fakery.

..I use to be bad with ignoring people. Combo of neglect and bullies in my childhood caused a great deal of aniexty. Over time I learned that advoiding people was easier than to sit through a panic attack. I think the combo is what caused this issue for me.Not understanding why people behave the way they do and having delevloped an avoidant personality. Idk, if its BC of ASD. I know ASD hasn't helped any.