Why is it so hard for others to understand???

I’m a very recent self-diagnosed Asperger Syndrome sufferer. I have been seeing a psychiatrist for quite a few years, but all I ended up being treated for was depression stemming from the very low view on life after struggling with constant distress with sounds, touch and smell. Finally, after all these years, my Psychiatrist recommended that I see a behavioral therapist to help learn how to cope with all these things bombarding me from every corner. I’ll be seeing my psychiatrist soon to see what his take on Asperger Syndrome is.

But, going back to my question…

I have noticed that people (and I’m referring to a smilingly “normal” person on a street), are EXTREMELY spiteful. My natural, instinctive reaction to somebody popping gum bubbles or clicking a lid on a coffee mug is to look in the direction where the sound is coming from and I’ve been told that when I do this my facial expression is not very pleasing.

Sometimes, but very rarely, the person gets the message and to my relief stops what they were doing; However, for the most part they tend to do whatever they were doing even more!!! I’ fully understand that I’m the one with a problem and they should be able to do as they please. But why is it so hard to understand – you are doing something that causes me discomfort why is it so hard for you to simply STOP!

The worst feeling is when people close to me, such as my parents, couldn’t be bothered to understand that it literally hurts to hear and see certain things.

Thanks, I just wanted to get this of my chest.
Kasia

Sensory overload is a bitch.

Most people behave badly out of habits they acquired as a defense mechanism, so I wouldn't think they're all fine and you're the kooky one

Calling people on their bad behavior reminds them of their low esteem of themselves and to counter that depressive feeling and feel better about themselves, they attempt at justifying their behavior and drowning the bad feelings. In some cases, this results in keeping on doing the same thing just because they can.