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People with ASD are a lot of different things, but not usually manipulative. We're usually the ones who are being manipulated because we're too oblivious or too
by sudosteph 9y ago
People with ASD are a lot of different things, but not usually manipulative. We're usually the ones who are being manipulated because we're too oblivious or too trusting for our own good.
Regardless, glad you're coping. If it's ADHD though, the meds can really make a huge difference in quality of life. But I understand if you'd rather not seek treatment when the alternative is being diagnosed with a personality disorder.
- evincarofautumn 9y agoSure—I didn’t mean to suggest that those traits are associated with ASD, but rather that I could be misinterpreting my own experiences, which could be caused by something entirely different. Self-diagnosis isn’t very reliable. You’re right that I’m concerned about possible diagnoses. I’d like to know what’s “different” about me, but if it’s “bad” and would be used as justification to treat me with suspicion and remove my agency, then I’d rather nobody else know. :P