Hey, saw this community and that it was nearly empty so wanted to add a little about myself to break the ice.

I’m high-functioning according to scientific terms, but man it’s a struggle every day. I am very socially inept in most situations, I’ve become a kind of hermit. But that’s fine with me because ai have my wife and son and that’s all I need.

I also have ADD and Bipolar Disorder, and although not specifically diagnosed, i wonder about ASPD and AVPD as well. To top it all off, I also have constant brain fog with short moments of clarity, and aphantasia.

Yes this all really sucks, but it’s not all bad. I have a supporting wife, and awesome (and crazy) son who is just like me… Which makes me upset about what he may go through in life, but also glad because I can give hime real, understanding support he won’t get from most people.

I spent 8 years as a carpenter (retail before, but couldn’t keep it up due to the customer contact.) And I am now a certified web developer and continually learning.

I didn’t grow up with medication, or support, but I wish I did. I got on meds late, and honestly I could be so much farther ahead now if I had them sooner.

Anyway that’s all I’ve got, I don’t know how to exit social situations so yeah. The end. See ya!

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    I don’t know how to exit social situations

    I like the idea of you just saying the thing you wanted to say, then abruptly turning around and walking out of the room.

    Howdy!

    Carpenter to web dev, eh? Sounds a little like my welder to quality management journey. Turns out that I much prefer a clean, quiet office job.

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      1 year ago

      Being a guy I’m pretty sure you can just say “Welp”, slap your knees with your hands, look down, get up and walk out.

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      1 year ago

      I like the idea of you just saying the thing you wanted to say, then abruptly turning around and walking out of the room.

      >walks into room

      >says something

      >refuses to elaborate

      >leaves