Aspie going a bit crazy?

Stacks, I know a paper and pen arent always in hand, but try writing what you are thinking down. Or think about what you want to say one word at a time. I always found writing easier than verbalizing.

I laugh out loud to myself all the time. And it can scare some people because my facial expression is commonly stoic. But I dont really care if people call me crazy. But maybe that's just me. I mean, if people think you are unusual then thats what they think. I wouldnt worry about it.

JohnDoe wrote:Yeah, I totally get the urge to laugh. I often get the urge to laugh in class. People got used to it though...
Recently however, I can't resist having some of these conversations in my head while talking to other people. Sometimes I start saying out loud what I was saying in my head. It wasn't enough that I had trouble telling them apart, now they're mixing each other. Besides having to pay attention in life and trying to block out thoughts, now I'm paranoid too.

Yeah, I find sometimes I find I've been listening to the conversation in my head instead of the one with the person in front of me. A bit of a problem when it turns out they've just asked you a question and are waiting for an answer. I get rather bored listening to other people crap on about their pointless little daily events and such, so my brain goes off to find more interesting things I guess. Even my best friend lately has started saying random pointless things that just make me think, "Why would you tell me that? Why would I possibly want to know that?!"

Happens watching movies too. Something'll happen on screen that'll trigger my brain to start thinking about something... 10 minutes later I remember I'm supposed to be watching a movie.

Duff wrote:Stacks, I know a paper and pen arent always in hand, but try writing what you are thinking down. Or think about what you want to say one word at a time. I always found writing easier than verbalizing.

I laugh out loud to myself all the time. And it can scare some people because my facial expression is commonly stoic. But I dont really care if people call me crazy. But maybe that's just me. I mean, if people think you are unusual then thats what they think. I wouldnt worry about it.

Yeah, it doesn't really worry me if other people think I'm crazy or weird or whatever. Most people around me I don't really get along with anyway, so it's not like it's negatively affecting a possible friendship or anything.


Writing is a bit easier for me, but generally it's just turning the thoughts into words in general that's the problem I think. Next time I'll give it a try though, see if it helps.

StacksOfYaks wrote:Yeah, it doesn't really worry me if other people think I'm crazy or weird or whatever. Most people around me I don't really get along with anyway, so it's not like it's negatively affecting a possible friendship or anything.


Writing is a bit easier for me, but generally it's just turning the thoughts into words in general that's the problem I think. Next time I'll give it a try though, see if it helps.

Thats good that what other people think doesnt bother you.

And for me, writing and verbalizing is completely different. Probably because when I stop, think, and write, I can think about each word and take time in thinking of "what exactly am i trying to say? what is my point?". With talking you dont get a chance to do that.

Duff wrote:And for me, writing and verbalizing is completely different. Probably because when I stop, think, and write, I can think about each word and take time in thinking of "what exactly am i trying to say? what is my point?". With talking you dont get a chance to do that.

Yeah, if I have the time then writing something down is definitely a lot easier for me. At work for example, I definitely prefer people emailing rather than calling or coming up to me at my desk. But in a face to face situation, I imagine asking the person to wait while I pull out a pen and paper and sort out my thoughts... well, it might not work too well.

Yeah, sometimes we just have to face these situations we're not entirely comfortable with. I guess that's the case for all people though, Aspie or otherwise.

Duff, I sure hope that you're aware that all of those disorders which are listed in your signature can be replaced with just the following: Asperger's Syndrome

Chucky.. I didnt know that Schizophrenia symptoms were considered Aspergers *shrugs*

I wouldn't have ever thought 'schizophrenia' from those symptoms, but I suppose this reminds me of the fact that different symptoms occur in many different diagnoses. As such, different diagnoses 'overlap' each other, if you know what I mean.

Kevin

Chucky wrote:I wouldn't have ever thought 'schizophrenia' from those symptoms, but I suppose this reminds me of the fact that different symptoms occur in many different diagnoses. As such, different diagnoses 'overlap' each other, if you know what I mean.

Kevin

MCDD (Multiple-Complex developmental disorder) is what I was talking about. All the disorders after that is mentioned are comorbid disorders to it. MCDD is an ASD as well as a Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder. I can understand why you didnt understand that, it really isnt known. Plus considering PDDNOS is a ASD, it has Aspergers symptoms and comorbid disorders. MCDD is only diagnosed as a PDD NOS diagnosis, and is not in the DSM. I believe the "corrective" diagnosis is PDD NOS (multiplex).

Thanks for clearing that up, Duff, and it's interesting that MCDD is mentioned as being on both spectrums. Your post only serves to strengthen my own opinion that there is too much branching and definition in psychology. I mean, are MCDD and PDD NOS (multiplex) really required as diagnoses? My worry is that if people are diagnoses with uncommon disorders such as these, then it might prove difficult for them to get help. That is why I think we should stick to the more common and general disorders, and not continually branch off.