Is it normal that i ''think'' i have hf autism and feel i should advise friends

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I've been doing a ton of research on myself over this past year and based on many many factors i've been able to put together, I really think part of me, has a high-functioning aspect of autism. I really believe i'm perfectly normal on the social side but I do notice little things every now and then; never anything huge tho.

Thing is, sometimes it comes out when I don't want it to, and I recognize my actions. (ex. processing a conversation incorrectly, deeming a ''random'' reply) or (little ADD/ADHD/OCD ticks). Usually it's when i'm with friends, family, or family of friends, who sometimes recognize it as well.

I feel as if I should let at least my closest friends know that I have issues, just so they could pass it along to the people who think i'm weird / awkward / strange, so they know what to expect.

Is this normal / suggestions?

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  • MercedesBenz
    13 years ago

    You're not a doctor, so go see one.

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  • DannyKanes
    13 years ago

    Self diagnosis is irrelevant, if it really concerns you, you must see a doctor

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  • crazychrischap
    11 years ago

    i have ADHD with partial autism, but i do think you need to go to a doctor, aspeople do seem to overthink their own actions and interpret their personality to be a disfunction or disorder

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  • Geldsmaggen
    11 years ago

    At some point regular social awkwardness fades into the autistic spectrum. There really is no precise point where you are normal but socially awkward and then autistic.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    If you are HF enough to recognize it, you could probably deal with it without needing to see a doctor. Psychoanalyzing yourself is fun. I can't say I fully believe in the validity of DSM classification, but "schizoid personality disorder" seems to describe me pretty well. Accept who you are, or change who you are.

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  • alv1592
    13 years ago

    you kinda sound like me. i have a form of autism, but it's a very mild case. only a doctor can properly diagnose you.

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  • hannahj03
    13 years ago

    There is a test you can take which will give you you're autism spectrum quotient. This is helpful for self diagnosis. Normal for a female is 15, while normal for a male is 17. They say if you score above a 26 then you can proceed with a doctors appointment and go from there. I was a 29 and my friend a 30. We both manage just fine and take no medication whatsoever, nor have we seen a doctor but if you feel the need to this would probably be your best route.

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