Goosebumps

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I think I have a weird over sensitivity - duh, I'm an aspie! But it's a very specific one and I've never met anyone else that has it.

I get mad goosebumps. It happens when I hear a song I love, even the theme of my fave show. It happens when I see something that strikes an emotional chord with me, either on TV or in reality. It happens when I hear the name of a person I admire or even when I just think about something that makes me happy. It's often accompanied by a lump in my throat and sometimes teary eyes. It can be embarassing, becoming overwhelmed with emotion over such superficial things.

Anyone else had this? Anyone know what it's about? Google has nothing for me *shrug*

Ah! I do the same thing! I think it's just a normal part of being highly emotional.

I get that too sometimes. Mine seems to focus over my spine though and i tend to shiver as a result (think a cat that just freezes up when you grab it by the back of its neck). Gah, just thinking about it is doing it to me now ><.

So it's not that common, huh? I'm surprised. I think it's Aspergers related though.

I'm really surprised at the common perception that Aspies are unemotional... I tear up embarassingly easily (when I'm relaxed) over the silliest and slightest of things. If anything, I think we're more emotional than NT's, we just express it differently.

And yes, I get chills and goosebumps when mainly when reading, listening to music, or when I make a mental connection ... that is to say when I have an "aha!" moment.

I heard this of many normal people. I know this from myself too, mainly when I'm excited about music. Once, a friend said he got goose bumps from a song and we all said we did too.

Goose bumps happen not only when you are cold or frightened, but also when you're extremely excited or otherwise aroused. Music can be arousing and emotional arousal is also a common phenomenon. This is different for all people.

Do people with asperger syndrome daydream alot?

when i listen to a favorite song, but only when another person is present and i want to hide it. i'm neurotically private about the music i like. it's more out of embarrassment, i think.

i do know this, though - i can voluntarily make myself get goosebumps. i don't know exactly what i'm doing but it's something in the neck area.

I DON'T have this problem, but I can't imagine it is TOO rare. Excitement supposedly often causes goosebumps. and that is in GENERAL, not just those with AS.