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existentialterror
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28 Nov 2014, 2:34 pm

Sometimes I get the distinct sense that people think I'm crazy. Clues of this are:

1. Only replying to my questions or comments but not volunteering anything further. They hold back

2. Restraining their response. For example, I'll laugh or say something that would normally elicit an emotive reaction (I'm not trying to do this on purpose, just sometimes I feel emotional). Then the other person responds with no laughter or very limited emotion.

3. If I'm asking for help, the other person gives the shortest response possible and doesn't expound further. (This is often very aggravating, as the person may be in the best position to help w/ a certain matter)



slenkar
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28 Nov 2014, 8:22 pm

something is wrong yes,
can't tell what it is, it could be anything.
From body odour to the way you say things....



crystalc1973
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06 Dec 2014, 4:16 pm

Yes, quite often in my case. I am a pro at alienating people it seems without even trying. People look at me like I come from another galaxy or something no matter what I say or do. I pretty much just keep to myself unless spoken to because of this fact.


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Smoke152
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07 Dec 2014, 5:36 pm

Maybe they don't want to talk to you, but are just being nice enough to help you out. Like someone else said.. could be anything, looks, smell,. Do you take care of yourself?



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09 Dec 2014, 8:19 am

existentialterror wrote:
Sometimes I get the distinct sense that people think I'm crazy. Clues of this are:

1. Only replying to my questions or comments but not volunteering anything further. They hold back

2. Restraining their response. For example, I'll laugh or say something that would normally elicit an emotive reaction (I'm not trying to do this on purpose, just sometimes I feel emotional). Then the other person responds with no laughter or very limited emotion.

3. If I'm asking for help, the other person gives the shortest response possible and doesn't expound further. (This is often very aggravating, as the person may be in the best position to help w/ a certain matter)


That's...actually my reactions to anybody in social situations. It's hard for me to carry or perpetuate a conversation unless the other person is leading it and providing me with answerable questions. It's hard for me to process humor or joking tones so I can only muster a forced polite laugh when people try to tell me jokes. I'm really bad at giving verbal instructions even for things I know a lot about. Maybe you're unknowingly communicating with a lot of Aspies?