no, autism spectrum disorder is not just social anxiety
No, it's a legitimate disorder recognized on the DSM-5 criteria. Just because someone's an 'introvert' or is socially awkward doesn't even come close to the other parts of aspergers.
Sensory issues, language delays, bad or below normal coordination, inability to maintain eye contact, not understanding social cues, etc.
Can't really compare that to your typical 'shut-in'.
I can see the confusion though because inability to maintain eye contact and even not understanding social cues can seem to be relatively “normal” for a shut in I feel
An Asperger’s diagnosis is based on observable traits and not a brain scan i’d imagine
But you don’t wanna go to therapy . Plus if you were diagnosed you’d just be like “well I’m way because of my diagnosis…” and it wouldn’t help your defeatist attitude
Smoke dmt @op
You’re in nyc too? Go do some Graf or something. Read a book about a new topic you haven't read about, or one you have or a novel or something?
Question, do you think yours is noticeable? Or are you able to blend in very well?
Meaning if you come off as awkward or whatever
You can't diagnose Asperger's off ktt posts. As much as it could be likely you have it, I think op needs a different type of help that doesn’t involve something that’s gonna give him a label to then excuse his constant b****ing about not growing as a person…
I might have autism tbh
why u think that
why u think that
I was on a date with a girl who’s majoring in psych and I told her that I’m a REALLY picky eater. And she said that might be a sign of autism. Ever since then… its been making sense
if i block this nigga will his threads stop appearing to me? i'm really tired of this mf
You can't diagnose Asperger's off ktt posts. As much as it could be likely you have it, I think op needs a different type of help that doesn’t involve something that’s gonna give him a label to then excuse his constant b****ing about not growing as a person…
"that doesn’t involve something that’s gonna give him a label to then excuse his constant b****ing about not growing as a person…"
I was on a date with a girl who’s majoring in psych and I told her that I’m a REALLY picky eater. And she said that might be a sign of autism. Ever since then… its been making sense
the self diagnosing is crazy
you think all the other characteristics line up too?