It's funny to think how many autistic traits I found in me ages ago but still never connected the dots. For instance, info dumping or "changing the topic to me".
I learned long ago that info dumping is love language used by autistic people, sharing something one feels passionate about with another. However, since NTs don't feel the same way, I've toned down this habit a lot.
As for talking about one's own experiences, it's a form of showing sympathy and connecting with the other person. I didn't understand this on my part and hated how I did it. In some Ally McBeal episode there was a scene where someone (Biscuit maybe) told Ally that she managed to turn the topic to herself in record time of six seconds. I used this as an inspiration in song lyrics I once wrote: "Six seconds was the record / I guess I beat it this time / You wanna hear the story line?" As you may guess, I've repressed this trait of mine as well.
I wonder in which other ways I'm masking without realizing it...
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