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I'm not sure I'd end by signing "the people who designed the hardware, software and network infrastructure you're reading this on," but I do know the feeling.

I'm not sure I'd end by signing "the people who designed the hardware, software and network infrastructure you're reading this on," but I do know the feeling. It's especially poignant in relationships. I feel compelled to provide a justification for why I want to be alone, because people assume that "because I need time alone" needs further translation. Sometimes it does, but for me it is how my mind settles. For a long time, I tried to change that part of myself -- I was told it is a maladaptation. Now, I think it's just how I am, and I don't feel a justification is required. I like quiet.

eulo_ 14y ago
I too have only recently come to terms with the fact that it's ok for me to be like I am. >"it's rude to treat us like we're broken or ignore us when we need to exit" and >"we're not allergic to people — just ones that are uncomfortable in silence" Really hit home for me, one of my current housemates thinks I have asbergers since when I am at home all I want to do is lock myself in my room and be alone, and when I do come out I'm so detached from reality because my head is inside the problem I've been working on. I look forward to not having to justify myself to others, but I feel if I don't I'm met with animosity, especially in the workplace.