I was never good with people growing up and always felt rejected and isolated by everyone.
This dilemma has haunted me for more than two decades, leaving me mentally stressed and burdened.
Yesterday, I stumbled upon the knowledge of high-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome, and it was all of a sudden clear ...... I found that I often do not detect other people's emotions, do not understand what is said, speak straight to the point, emotionally thin, never take the initiative to contact other people, and do not even have a friend. Thinking back to when I was a kid, my mom said I was too blunt, didn't know how to beat around the bush, and wasn't flexible enough in dealing with things.
Growing up, I didn't quite understand the minds of those around me and often unintentionally offended people.
My classmates always say that I "live in my own world".
There is very little heart to heart communication with parents.
There is even less interaction with people my age.
Feeling tired of living ...... The only social knowledge I have is that I think I "should" do it, not that I really want to.
Rarely have a whim to interact with others.
But yeah, you can't just jump to conclusions based on these symptoms alone. If you suspect that you have high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome, it is best to rush to the psychiatry or psychology department of a regular hospital. Professional doctors will make a comprehensive judgment through detailed questioning, psychological assessment, behavioral observation and other ways to determine whether there are related disorders or other psychological problems. At the same time, you can also consider talking to a psychological counselor to improve interpersonal communication and reduce some mental stress.
