Do you think I meet Autism criteria?( everyone's opinion is helpful)?
Question:
2) I have somewhat of a hard time feeling sorry for people, but I do sometimes.
3) I feel somewhat as though I live in a world of my own, but I know that I am somehow connected to the world around me.
4) I don't twitch in awkward ways, but I did have some repetitive, awkward habits as a young child, which I have overcome.
5) I don't like being hugged, but I appreciate whoever is hugging me because I know it must mean that they love me.
6) I want to branch out and make some new friends and have a more normal life. I want to get married and have a child.
7) I have been homeschooled my whole life, so I haven't had the valuable experience with people that I need. I do go to church, but I have a hard time talking to people there, too.
8) No one seems to share many interests with me. I don't have obcessive interests.
9) I'm not intersted in science or technology, and my IQ is slightly above average.
10) Did I mention I desire a normal life?
Answers:
There are certain conditions in the family of Autistic Disorders which might 'fit' you. You do not want to see a psychiatrist (which you actually need to do), so I will share my experience with you.
I, too was home-schooled. There was major trauma in my early childhood. As I grew older, I became emotionally distant to people for two reasons : FEAR and UNDERSOCIALIZATION. I did not know how to identify with people my own age. I "lived in my head". As a teen, I was misdiagnosed by psychologists, I was mis-medicated by general practitioners, and I was treated as a criminal (because I had been labeled anti-social).
I am an adult now, middle-aged, and because of an above-average IQ I have been able to overcome my childhood experiences. I do not think I could have done it without the burning desire within me to "fix myself". Before I was "fixed", I married, and married, and married, and married and had lots of children who had to grow up with an "unfixed" mother. It was a mistake.
I worked on "fixing myself" by reading all the psychiatric/psychological books I could get my hands on. I spent years and years in the office of a clinical therapist, and it took 7 yrs before I trusted her enough that I could REALLY talk. In order to try to relate to people, I studied music, drama, public speaking, and I learned how to play Duplicate Bridge. I am involved with people. If you actually desire a "normal" life, start doing what 'normal' people do. That would not interest me, but you may be different. Look at your nighbours and mimic them, if you will.
When people talk about me (and they DO talk about me), they describe me as 'marching to my own drum'. They describe me as an 'observer', a talented musician, a gifted speaker and a 'mediocre' bridge player.
As a speaker, I am unable to speak extemporaneously and I know it, so I keep my mouth closed unless I have my written speech in front of me.
Today, my "normal" life would be considered anything BUT normal for most people. It is "normal" for me. I am married, have a beautiful home, and am sought out by the community for my skills. I accept the "hugs" from senior citizens (who are in a residential nursing facility) when I go there, weekly , as a volunteer pianist.I do have a mostly-correct diagnosis now, I take medication, and I am still "fixing myself" by forcing myself to be active in the community by taking adult ed classes on many different topics. Luckily, I married an introvert this time.
I think you are wasting money by going to a general practioner. I found a good therapist (after years of search), but your best bet is a psychiatrist for an evaluation (if you're interested). Good Luck to you in Your Journey!
Other Answers:
go get a test if you think you have it.
The fact that you can even ask that question I would say NO. I don't think you are autistic bceause being autistic would mean you cant go to parties because of the close dancing, loud music, crowds, etc. You may want to get a test done but always be optimistic. Look for the good in being unique. Many of us have awkward problems taht we find within ourself but it doesn't mean they are bad.
I don't think u sound autistic.I just think u have been sheltered and stunted in your social growth..I know lots of people w/ at least some of the symptoms u described..and they're normal..I think u are too..just give urself time.if u sitll doubt, make an appt. w/ ur doctor and discuss it w/ him/her.Good luck!
Based on the information you've given, I there's no way to really tell, but maybe just the fact that you're trying to communicate here speaks against it.
check my sources and see if you match the descriptions there.
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