Hey
@acolyte
(Below, anything in quotes is from your post. Using the regular quoting function will make my post look like a mosaic! haha)
"This might get long"
I think most aspies are very verbose. Especially if on a topic of interest to the speaker.
"Have some random things to say, in no particular order."
We definitely share this skill!
"I knew there was something different about you
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To put it lightly!
"Most people don't seem to have the same need for detail that some of us do. It's hard to explain to others, but I have a very deep thirst for knowledge. I simply can't help it. I will go on very long information binges, ignoring food, water, sleep, and even vape in search of knowledge
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I assume this behavior is only experienced when it is a topic that interests you?
And the exact opposite occurs if presented with a topic you find of no interest or of little value?
"Seems most people with aspergers grow up with very painful childhoods." & "That song "Something is wrong with me" by Twiztid, WOW!!"
I switched the order of statements there to reflect that yes, it was childhood that was difficult. There are some songs that are reflective of certain feelings back then, absolutely.
Here's to those misunderstood, who can never really themselves understand....
"I got inspired to try microdosing today, I'm intrigued by trying lower vape temps and microdosing. But I find it very hard to control my usage sometimes, especially when I'm having a bad day/week/month. I'm trying it out today so far and actually I have liked the results a lot so far. Very clear headed."
Secret to MicroDosing. Target the effect. Not the dose or session, just the effect you seek.
When I microdose a .005g during the day, definitely not looking to be blazed. I want to lightly feel the effects of a particular strain. Like taking the edge off things a bit.
When you get used to expecting certain levels of effects, it becomes very easy to control dosing. You know just about the dose you need to vape by whatever parameters to receive certain target effects and repeating it becomes 2nd nature. Reaching the target is very satisfying when you know you control it.
"Meaning, I tended to point out peoples' faults a lot, and also correct them when they're wrong. In a way that wasn't sensitive enough
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Don't take this oddly, but did you realize these others had feelings that would be hurt by these corrections? Or did you target the error, fix it, in the most efficient manner possible?
I'm asking because for a long time, I had no idea anyone had "wants" that didn't match my own. Very difficult to explain, but logically I always deduced whatever way I saw something working best would be the same conclusion that others came up with, regardless of the length of time it took or number of different variables they considered.
It wasn't that I was right so I was right mentality. It was more logically this would work best so it's right.
"everything in my world is in a logic box."
My response in the previous section belongs here too. Logic driven for me is an understatement.
"I feel like I'm always living in the present moment.. which is a blessing and a curse. This has influenced so many things in my life."
Sorry for all caps, but THIS RIGHT HERE IS THE GREATEST OF ASPIE CURSES AND I AM CURSED MYSELF! It does ease some difficult times, like the loss of someone, but overall I find it negative.
Another curse, The Next Time. I always feel there will be a next time to do something that was missed.
"One example: I was married to an abusive &I#U$@ for several years. But she was off and on. So on days when she wasn't abusing me, I would basically go on as if life was completely normal, and would even feel happy."
(Not regarding the wife part, just the good day parts.) Same here regarding the one good day that makes it all seem ok. Kind of like that day erased any previous bad event and could prevent any from occurring.
"I also don't seem to grieve lost partners or dead family. In my mind, it's rationalized away."
We do seem to think a lot alike friend. I mentioned being an aspie seems to nullify the bad feelings when someone has passed away before I read this part of your post.
(To everyone else, please don't take that as if we celebrate anyone's passing. Simply, it does not affect us.)
I'll circle back on this, as I'm sure there's more to say. Always more to say...
But for now, the similarities between us are definitely there.