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Autistic traits that apply to me and how they affect me thread:
1. Being very obesssive:
This is a very common autistic trait & it's the big reason why I mostly talk about music on social media, aside from it being my main love in life.
I do talk about other things though, but not as much as music. 
This is a very common autistic trait & it's the big reason why I mostly talk about music on social media, aside from it being my main love in life.
I do talk about other things though, but not as much as music.
2. Being very opinionated.
You may wonder why I'm so direct and to the point when I express my opinions on things. Well, it's another part of being autistic for you. It's kinda annoying in ways though, as some people may think I'm coming across as rude when I'm really not.
You may wonder why I'm so direct and to the point when I express my opinions on things. Well, it's another part of being autistic for you. It's kinda annoying in ways though, as some people may think I'm coming across as rude when I'm really not.
3. Loves routines/hates changes to it.
I've mentioned this a fair bit I'm sure, but for me, routine is a comfort in life. Especially now that I'm able to suit myself, and when something unexpected comes up to make a mess of it, it makes me angry/distressed.
I've mentioned this a fair bit I'm sure, but for me, routine is a comfort in life. Especially now that I'm able to suit myself, and when something unexpected comes up to make a mess of it, it makes me angry/distressed.
4. Not being aware of what's going on in the world a lot.
Often, things going on in the world depress me, which is why I never really talk/think about what's going on in the news much. I may post something to acknowledge something, but mostly I just scroll past it if it's online.
Often, things going on in the world depress me, which is why I never really talk/think about what's going on in the news much. I may post something to acknowledge something, but mostly I just scroll past it if it's online.
5. Not being able to hide not liking/being interested in something.
For me, the main thing that springs to mind here is politics. You may wonder why I almost never talk about them & it's because I'm not interested in them + from what I can understand, they're a depressing topic.
For me, the main thing that springs to mind here is politics. You may wonder why I almost never talk about them & it's because I'm not interested in them + from what I can understand, they're a depressing topic.
6. Being forgetful/having a selective memory.
There are a lot of times where I forget things that ideally you'd expect me to remember, but alas I don't, but at the same time, I remember things you wouldn't expect me to. I don't have enough space to give an example here though.
There are a lot of times where I forget things that ideally you'd expect me to remember, but alas I don't, but at the same time, I remember things you wouldn't expect me to. I don't have enough space to give an example here though.
7. Erratic sleeping habits.
Yes, I'm aware that this can apply to people who aren't autistic too. But oh my Tennant...my sleeping habits are all over the place for the most part. Sometimes I go to bed early, but other times I'm awake when most people are still in bed.
Yes, I'm aware that this can apply to people who aren't autistic too. But oh my Tennant...my sleeping habits are all over the place for the most part. Sometimes I go to bed early, but other times I'm awake when most people are still in bed.
8. Things that wouldn't annoy most people annoy me.
To name some examples:
- People that start a sentence, then don't finish it.
- Someone's phone ringing when I'm in the middle of talking to someone.
- Being dragged around clothes shops for ages with no real reason involved.
To name some examples:
- People that start a sentence, then don't finish it.
- Someone's phone ringing when I'm in the middle of talking to someone.
- Being dragged around clothes shops for ages with no real reason involved.
9. Struggling with sudden/unexpected changes.
I'm a creature of habit, so alas when something gets changed suddenly, it really messes with me. Plans getting changed don't annoy me as much if people give me a good amount of notice,but they do if things change out of nowhere. 
I'm a creature of habit, so alas when something gets changed suddenly, it really messes with me.
Plans getting changed don't annoy me as much if people give me a good amount of notice,but they do if things change out of nowhere.
10. Having a lot of issues with people in general.
You may not think it from my tweets, but I'm not exactly a sociable person & for the most part I'm quite happy to be on my own and away from people, unless I'm meeting someone who I know. Which brings me onto my next trait...
You may not think it from my tweets, but I'm not exactly a sociable person & for the most part I'm quite happy to be on my own and away from people, unless I'm meeting someone who I know. Which brings me onto my next trait...
11. Often being quiet/shy when in company.
When I'm talking to someone who I know well/am comfortable with, I'm quite bubbly and confident, but if you were to meet me for the first time, I'd likely be quite reserved. It takes a while usually for me to open up to somebody.
When I'm talking to someone who I know well/am comfortable with, I'm quite bubbly and confident, but if you were to meet me for the first time, I'd likely be quite reserved. It takes a while usually for me to open up to somebody.
12. Talking to oneself a lot.
Some people may be thinking, "That's not weird, I do that too." You'd likely think it's weird if you saw me do it though. I basically do it almost all the time when I'm on my own. Sometimes I do it when out in public too, but try not to.
Some people may be thinking, "That's not weird, I do that too." You'd likely think it's weird if you saw me do it though. I basically do it almost all the time when I'm on my own. Sometimes I do it when out in public too, but try not to.
13. My abilities are all over the place.
How can I put this one simply? There's some things I'm very good at, such as spelling & some forms of housework, but I'm not great in other areas,such as travelling independently or remembering basic things. Which leads to the next point.
How can I put this one simply? There's some things I'm very good at, such as spelling & some forms of housework, but I'm not great in other areas,such as travelling independently or remembering basic things. Which leads to the next point.
14. Being developmentally delayed.
Don't be fooled. I may be 22, but in many ways, I don't act it & a lot it comes from the fact that my development like most people my age. It's why I'm not interested in a relationship,plus I don't think I'd be mature enough to handle one.
Don't be fooled. I may be 22, but in many ways, I don't act it & a lot it comes from the fact that my development like most people my age. It's why I'm not interested in a relationship,plus I don't think I'd be mature enough to handle one.
15. Not understanding facial expressions/sarcasm.
In the case of the former thing, I'm sadly not great at understanding people's faces, so I may think they're sad when they're fine or something. As for the latter point I often take things literally, even if it's just a joke.
In the case of the former thing, I'm sadly not great at understanding people's faces, so I may think they're sad when they're fine or something. As for the latter point I often take things literally, even if it's just a joke.
16. Expressing emotions.
You'd maybe not think this sometimes, but this is an issue for me at times, namely when I'm sad. I especially don't like crying when I'm out in public if I can avoid it...and it was something else about college that made it complete & utter misery for me.
You'd maybe not think this sometimes, but this is an issue for me at times, namely when I'm sad. I especially don't like crying when I'm out in public if I can avoid it...and it was something else about college that made it complete & utter misery for me.
17. People thinking I'm selfish when I'm really not.
You may not think that I care about others,because I talk about myself a lot online. I may not always know what to say to people + my problems may be hard to deal with & I need time alone. But it doesn't mean I'm selfish.
You may not think that I care about others,because I talk about myself a lot online. I may not always know what to say to people + my problems may be hard to deal with & I need time alone.
But it doesn't mean I'm selfish.
18. Wanting to make friends, but being unsure how to go about it.
For me this is an issue for 2 reasons. My social skills are poor in many ways & also most of the friends I wish I could see regularly are online & live too far away for me to do so.
For me this is an issue for 2 reasons. My social skills are poor in many ways & also most of the friends I wish I could see regularly are online & live too far away for me to do so.
19. Being very impatient.
This is another one that can apply to people who aren't autistic too, but I think it definitely applies for myself. I can't stand waiting for most things, especially if being in a long queue is involved! I'm better than I used to be here in ways though.
This is another one that can apply to people who aren't autistic too, but I think it definitely applies for myself. I can't stand waiting for most things, especially if being in a long queue is involved! I'm better than I used to be here in ways though.
20. Desiring comfort items.
For me, music, my phone & social media are those things + plus I'm going to use this part of the thread to mention my Mario/Mulan plush toys as well. They're my two consistent best friends and I know I'd go crazy if I didn't have them in my life.
For me, music, my phone & social media are those things + plus I'm going to use this part of the thread to mention my Mario/Mulan plush toys as well. They're my two consistent best friends and I know I'd go crazy if I didn't have them in my life.
21. Having no filter.
I did explain this term yesterday, but as it does apply to my condition, I may as well mention it here too. Here, I mean that I say basically almost anything on my mind and don't think about it I tell it like it is, but try to do so as to not offend others.
I did explain this term yesterday, but as it does apply to my condition, I may as well mention it here too. Here, I mean that I say basically almost anything on my mind and don't think about it I tell it like it is, but try to do so as to not offend others.
22. Struggling with busy/noisy environments.
Considering I go to a lot of concerts, this will likely shock a lot of you. But the truth is, concerts are the ONLY time I'm willing to put up with this issue. When I'm out meeting somebody, it has to be at somewhere fairly quiet.
Considering I go to a lot of concerts, this will likely shock a lot of you. But the truth is, concerts are the ONLY time I'm willing to put up with this issue. When I'm out meeting somebody, it has to be at somewhere fairly quiet.
23. Taking turns in a conversation.
When I'm just talking to one person, this isn't really such an issue for me, but if it's anymore than that, it can overwhelm me, especially if somebody is chatting a lot and not giving me much if any space to speak.
When I'm just talking to one person, this isn't really such an issue for me, but if it's anymore than that, it can overwhelm me, especially if somebody is chatting a lot and not giving me much if any space to speak.
24. Bad anxiety.
Again, this isn't such an issue for me the way it was years ago, but it does still apply for me in many ways. I do have a tendency to worry about a lot of things most people normally wouldn't too.
Again, this isn't such an issue for me the way it was years ago, but it does still apply for me in many ways. I do have a tendency to worry about a lot of things most people normally wouldn't too.
25. Impulsiveness.
There are times where I don't do/say things without thinking first. It doesn't happen as much as it did years ago, but this does still apply to me in ways.
There are times where I don't do/say things without thinking first. It doesn't happen as much as it did years ago, but this does still apply to me in ways.
26. Having a short attention span.
I mentioned earlier about how I have next to no interest when it comes to politics. This point kinda reflects back to that, but it also applies for many other things I don't have much interest in.
I mentioned earlier about how I have next to no interest when it comes to politics. This point kinda reflects back to that, but it also applies for many other things I don't have much interest in.
27. Refusing to be interrupted.
If there's one thing that grinds my gears, it's people that constantly get in the way of me trying to talk. Whatever the reason may be for it, I can't bare it! Especially as I try to not be this way to others!
If there's one thing that grinds my gears, it's people that constantly get in the way of me trying to talk. Whatever the reason may be for it, I can't bare it! Especially as I try to not be this way to others!
28. Rigid thought process.
I'm not really sure how to explain this one, but I'll try. I'm not disrespectful when it comes to people's different points of view, but it's more that I struggle to understand certain things in society with it, I guess you could say.
I'm not really sure how to explain this one, but I'll try. I'm not disrespectful when it comes to people's different points of view, but it's more that I struggle to understand certain things in society with it, I guess you could say.
29. Poor motor skills.
This issue has affected me in many ways, but mostly when it comes to practical activities, such as cooking. I think it more than likely also explains why my handwriting is also awful + the fact I'm left handed too.
This issue has affected me in many ways, but mostly when it comes to practical activities, such as cooking. I think it more than likely also explains why my handwriting is also awful + the fact I'm left handed too.
30. In ways, I'm very much against answering some questions people may ask me, especially when it comes to me working. I mean, for Tennant's sakes, what part of, "I can't work because I'm autistic," do so many not seem to understand?
31. Finding it easier to socialise with people who are older than ones own peers.
This definitely applies to me, since I like so much older music that most people my age would be clueless on. Plus, grown-ups are more likely to understand why I'm not like most 22 year olds.
This definitely applies to me, since I like so much older music that most people my age would be clueless on. Plus, grown-ups are more likely to understand why I'm not like most 22 year olds.
32. Struggling with whispering.
Although in ways I'm fairly quiet, one way I'm not so, is when it comes to whispering. I really struggle with it. I either have to talk fairly loud or not at all. Which in some situations, isn't ideal.
Although in ways I'm fairly quiet, one way I'm not so, is when it comes to whispering. I really struggle with it. I either have to talk fairly loud or not at all. Which in some situations, isn't ideal.
33. Some of you may have noticed that when I talk to people online - I usually don't address whoever I'm speaking to by their actual name. I'm not even sure if this is actually an autistic trait or not, but since it applies to me, I feel it has to be mentioned here, LOL!
