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Squidcat
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11 Sep 2014, 1:25 pm

Hello, I'm Adam. I'm a 19 year old Junior in college studying chemistry. I was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder 8 months ago. I have poor social skills, difficulty concentrating in the presence of loud noises, and trouble sleeping. Strangely enough, I also have a pretty good sense of humor, which is apparently atypical for people with this condition.

My late diagnosis has affected how I perceive myself and how I interact with others. I'm "in the closet", so to speak, having only told my mother about my diagnosis. I still try to pass as normal, awkwardly attempting to learn and mimic the habits of human beings so that I can blend into their society, but it never works.

EDIT: added a 2nd paragraph



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11 Sep 2014, 2:54 pm

Hi ya and Welcome!


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11 Sep 2014, 3:28 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!


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11 Sep 2014, 4:33 pm

Hey Squidcat welcome. :sunny:



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11 Sep 2014, 5:26 pm

Hi and welcome!

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I still try to pass as normal, awkwardly attempting to learn and mimic the habits of human beings so that I can blend into their society, but it never works.

I can relate to that : )


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11 Sep 2014, 11:38 pm

eugh, aren't loud noises the worst? i find a good pair of earplugs will take you far.

welcome to the club, adam. :D


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