@Terra Well shit. FML. I was beginning to suspect that I have ADD, which was already a lot to wrap my head around, and now this too? Blooming hell, I have some shit to process…
@Terra I'd say I fit all but three (the "same song" one, the safe foods one, and the "why isn't everyone as blunt," one, though I do struggle mightily with why people find it so easy to lie to folks.)
I've been told by people all my life I was some form of off. I've always just chalked it up to being an anxiety case though.
That said, I did ruin a piece of restaurant decor for a whole room full of people -- including one of the owners -- the other day by pointing out part was upside down, so.
If it applies to me, a lot of things are painted over by ADHD. Like I hate (developing) routines, I love it when the similar situations evolve different every time and I'm extremely adventurous with food as long as it doesn't collide with sensory sensitivities (like the smell of mould cheese or cilantro).
@Dani@Terra exactly, it doesn't matter if you're autistic or not, if the accommodations help you then that's great!
Don't waste your life trying to be someone you're not (eg: someone who can have a conversation in a crowded restaurant), and allow yourself to do the things you need (eg: wearing headphones in public).
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