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I joined this website initially because a friend had confided within me that he was autistic. I felt that I could relate to his experiences, and unexpectedly embarked on a journey of self-discovery as a result. I am not autistic, I find my current profile to be sufficient; I'm an introverted homosexual individual, with several anxiety disorders, OCD, and a load of other problems.

However, this thread does not primarily concern me - it is about my friend.

I want to thank everybody who has replied to any of my threads (and various posts) whereby I requested insight into what it means to be autistic. While we always had commonalities, I feel it has aided immensely in my understanding of my friend, resulting in us being much more 'in sync'. As an example, we know that he stims due to visual or emotional over-stimulation, while my random movements are a direct consequence of compulsion or anxiety/stress. Of course it's not black and white (or simple) as I describe it to be, though just imagine the gap in understanding has been bridged.

Due to internet issues, and a lack of ability to avoid conflict, I have for the most part, stopped posting. I apologize if I have offended anybody while posting. I never intend to harm, though I am very much aware I can come across in a rather brutish way at times. I am very easily put on edge by inconsistencies, and information that presents as an unjustified attack or hypothesis.

I don't imagine what may run through a person's head while reading this. Perhaps it may be viewed as attention-seeking, pretentious.. who knows. For the first time, I really don't care. It is what it is, and I won't prevent myself from posting due to anxiety!

Thanks.
Thank you.

Cheers!

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Unapologetically, Norny.
-chronically drunk

Norny. I am so glad that you came to WP to try to get closer to your friend and understand him more. That is wonderful. I wish more people would do that. I am glad to have you as a member here and I hope you will always be here. I hope your friend will join too if he has not already.