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[JTA] Maybe I'm actually severely intellectually disabled (lemmy.autism.place)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I like to repeat words or phrases I hear that stick out in the way they're said. Some of my top hits:

Soup or salad?
Hello! (in an automated call voice)
MoviePhone brought to you by Y-100 and the New Timesss
I took a piss on a development deal from Sony...and Def Jam (Immortal Tech lyric)
Definitely Kmart...definitely (Eminem)
Welcome! You've got mail! (AOL)
Is that sohce (sauce)? Is that extrahh (extra)? (funny TikTok skit)

Anyway, I was going down my list of words ereyesterday. When I was done, a friend that was over yelled, "Frank and beans!" from across the house, and now I think I'm seriously intellectually disabled (aka ret----d) and everyone is just being nice to me. I mean, I've achieved a high level of education and professional impact, but maybe it was with a lot of support, leniency, and accommodations. Kind of like people would be like, "Good job, big guy! You're doing great!" to my face, but when I leave, "You see? If you give them proper support, they can flourish."

Anyone else been through something similar?

Edit: Okay, I'm over it. The post was made mostly in jest, though I did have some slight doubt at first...and some lingering doubt still. Honestly, I know it doesn't really matter. To me, I'm me and confidently happy with that. I'm more concerned for how perceive me so I have an idea on why people interact the way they do with me.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Have you looked into autism? A few of my friends do similar things, I do as well, to an extent.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oh yeah. Definitely. I've been formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder by a psychologist using a thorough assessment. It's confirmed ♾️

Thanks for looking out 😊

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Of course :) I always try to point out behaviors I recognize because I wish i had known sooner yk

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Same!! I spent soooo much of my life trying to be normal and wondering what was wrong with me as if I had some character or moral failing. Nope. It was that I was autistic. Life's a lot better now that I know since I can adapt my life to meed my neurological needs and limitations. Did you have any major lifestyle changes??