I miss the way I was.

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I hit 35, then 40, now turning 45 and it finnally it happened. My coping mechanisms have became rote.
Now I only get echos under extreme duress. While before I would say the sentence 5-7 times hen gradually started dropping them to a whisper or just doing it in my head(still happens every day) Saying my sentences repeatedly brought me so much satisfaction I am nostalgic for it. Looking up and seeing everyone looking at you because you really don't know what on earth they are talking about. Getting called weird, robotic, icy, heartless, awkward. I miss those familiar things. When I take someone literally; my carefuly worded queries are so well timed that I just sound like a guy that loves puns and and is a big joker. Now, I still have a... unique walk. I still catch myself hunched or shuffling. I panicked at work 2 months ago for the first time in 6 years. I am losing many of the things that made me me. I want them back. Tripping over the same cord every day even though you keep reminding yourself not to do it. Now I walk around and avoid the trips. I am careful when I turn, not shattering dishes and spilling drinks with impunity. Terrible but I miss it. My wife's life is easier for it. BUT am not normal but people keep treating me normal this act is really hard. I barely get to decompress after work, my true self| when it only comes out after shots of liquor past 3. I think I am ready to sell my house, quit my job, and move into the woods and be my oldself.

Sounds like what people refer to as "autistic burnout."

Don't do anything hasty. Don't leave your wife. Don't sell the house.

Try to see a therapist....and talk to us here.

There are people here who can identify with you.

I totally understand OP. Don't do anything drastic. This may be your autistic mid-life crisis. Just remember we are here to talk to.