my psychiatrist told me I'm normal

1. 2017-06-04 at 11:28 AM UTC

   #41
   

   RisiR † 29 Autism

   Originally posted by Malice I've just felt the urge to say that for an indeterminate length of time. It's a phrase that's crossed my mind since at least earlier today.

   
   Walked by a mirror, huh?
2. 2017-06-04 at 12:03 PM UTC

   #42
   

   bling bling Dark Matter

   Originally posted by bling bling woman cont have autism

3. 2017-06-04 at 12:20 PM UTC

   #43
   The Self Taught Man Black Hole

   Originally posted by bling bling idoit woman cont have autism

   
   idoit WIMIN R EQUL TO MEN they git al teh same diseezes
4. 2017-06-04 at 12:26 PM UTC

   #44
   

   kroz weak whyte, frothy cuck, and former twink
   If you see a psychiatrist, chances are that you're not normal
5. 2017-06-04 at 2:47 PM UTC

   #45
   The Self Taught Man Black Hole

   Originally posted by Malice How do you know they had been diagnosed as autistic? Did they tell you?
   
   Yeah, the way autistic people talk, even write, definitely tends to be noticeably different.

   
   my main tip off is that they have this habit of talking about things that could only ever be interesting to them (jokes about trains, minecraft, wearing star wars shirts, etc.) that plus there general behavior and speech which kinda seems like if a scientist was trying elaborate brain damage experiments. also there's usually something about their face that just looks like autism, but thats more in males than females.
6. 2017-06-04 at 4:46 PM UTC

   #46
   The Self Taught Man Black Hole

   Originally posted by Malice How do you know they had been diagnosed as autistic? Did they tell you?
   
   Yeah, the way autistic people talk, even write, definitely tends to be noticeably different.

   
   Some are diagnosed, some not.
7. 2017-06-04 at 4:49 PM UTC

   #47
   The Self Taught Man Black Hole
   and they either hardly speak or do not understand the concept of "stfu already"
   
   extroverted autists are the most annoying people you'll ever meet
8. 2017-06-04 at 4:50 PM UTC

   #48
   The Self Taught Man Black Hole
   Malice, you should record a short video of you talking about something
9. 2017-06-04 at 7:23 PM UTC

   #49
   Malice Naturally Camouflaged
   I'm the type of person that normally barely speaks. As in, the quietest person you'll ever meet short of being full blown non-verbal. I do not like verbal communication and IRL interpersonal interaction in general.
   
   I have really poor verbal skills from a lifetime of lack of use (Speaking is a skill that can be developed, like any other.). It would be pretty apparent that I haven't spoken in a long time, particularly these last 3 years, and painful to listen to.
   
   It would take some time with regular practice for it to seem passable. Probably at least a month of consistently making an effort to speak.
10. 2017-06-04 at 7:26 PM UTC

    #50
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole

    Originally posted by Malice I'm the type of person that normally barely speaks. As in, the quietest person you'll ever meet short of being full blown non-verbal. I do not like verbal communication and IRL interpersonal interaction in general.
    
    I have really poor verbal skills from a lifetime of lack of use (Speaking is a skill that can be developed, like any other.). It would be pretty apparent that I haven't spoken in a long time, particularly these last 3 years, and painful to listen to.
    
    It would take some time with regular practice for it to seem passable. Probably at least a month of consistently making an effort to speak.

    
    could you record a video of how it is now? im just curious to see what you actually would seem like in a conversation. you write 100,000 words a day, you can't record a minute of speech? use vocaroo audio hosting if you want. this is for science.
11. 2017-06-04 at 7:29 PM UTC

    #51
    

    kroz weak whyte, frothy cuck, and former twink

    Originally posted by Escalate could you record a video of how it is now? im just curious to see what you actually would seem like in a conversation. you write 100,000 words a day, you can't record a minute of speech? use vocaroo audio hosting if you want. this is for science.

    
    he's too much of a beta male to do that.
12. 2017-06-04 at 7:38 PM UTC

    #52
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
    I'm making a video of myself right now for autism comparison purposes
13. 2017-06-04 at 7:40 PM UTC

    #53
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
14. 2017-06-04 at 7:57 PM UTC

    #54
    Malice Naturally Camouflaged

    Originally posted by Escalate my main tip off is that they have this habit of talking about things that could only ever be interesting to them (jokes about trains, minecraft, wearing star wars shirts, etc.)

    
    To be fair, both of us have interests that most people would either be completely unable to follow, absolutely pointless to try and discuss, and would generally have no interest in. Simply being intelligent and knowledgeable is bound to alienate you from the masses to begin with.
    
    Definitely don't have the stereotypical aspie niche interests. I mean, they're niche, in a way, but I sure as hell have never fiaxted over train time tables or anything.
    
    

    that plus there general behavior and speech which kinda seems like if a scientist was trying elaborate brain damage experiments.

    
    Heh, that's a good one.
    
    

    also there's usually something about their face that just looks like autism, but thats more in males than females.

    
    Definitely possible. Pre-natal androgen levels do have a strong effect on facial structure (masculinity). Humans also evolved to be hypersensitive to facial expressions, even micro-expressions. There are various things that are definitely going to make your facial expression seem off, patterns you can pick up on. Probably least noticeable if they seem happy.
    
    

    Originally posted by Escalate do not understand the concept of "stfu already"
    
    extroverted autists are the most annoying people you'll ever meet

    
    Case in point: Hydro.
    
    I have to agree with you. It's unfair, but I would definitely steer clear of extroverted autists/aspies. Some, like a fairly small fraction, manage to learn to moderate their behavior, especially with an early diagnosis, therapy, and proper environment, but I very much doubt the vast majority ever do.
    
    I'm autistic and I readily admit the vast majority would be annoying as hell. Some of the most annoying people with normal intelligence you'll probably meet, short of maybe those in a depressive stage of bipolar disorder (They can get incredibly angry) or schizophrenia (tons of problems), and various other fucked up, but even more uncommon, disorders.
    
    Hell, even I would probably be annoying as hell without practice and making a serious effort to keep myself in check, reflection on and moderation of my natural inclinations.
    
    To be perfectly honest, I'm fully aware of how others perceive me, I simply behave in this manner because I enjoy it and ultimately don't really care about others.
    
    Even IRL the way I can, and have behaved, in the past can be absolutely psychotic. Jesus christ I'm capable of being a terrible, psychopathic, person. I've accepted that it doesn't work out.
    
    You seem far worse, though.
15. 2017-06-04 at 7:58 PM UTC

    #55
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
    did you like my video?
16. 2017-06-04 at 8:05 PM UTC

    #56
    Malice Naturally Camouflaged

    Originally posted by Escalate

    
    I've noticed this before, it was much more apparent when you met with Roshambo (I don't know if you were on drugs, dissociatives in particular could affect this.), but you have an oddly monotonous and unemotional way of speaking. Honestly, after seeing the video with Roshambo, you definitely came across as someone that might be on the spectrum.
    
    No, I just finished the video, and it's definitely not enough to make an assumption. It's fairly mild, and speaking to a camera, alone, definitely has a significant impact on how you speak. You're bound to sound more unemotional and monotonous. Really, your voice is within the range of normality.
17. 2017-06-04 at 8:07 PM UTC

    #57
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
    yeah because i have a flat affect. that isnt a mental disorder in and of itself.
18. 2017-06-04 at 8:12 PM UTC

    #58
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
    i dont deny i have autistic traits. that isnt the same as the disorder
19. 2017-06-04 at 8:13 PM UTC

    #59
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
    in the roshambo vid i was on 2grams of depakote, T-PAIN, spice, and benzedrex
20. 2017-06-04 at 8:24 PM UTC

    #60
    The Self Taught Man Black Hole
    i've taken like 500 grams of bundy in my lifetime