Can you work people out?

[Mature Temptation]

The smell of it makes me want to

I know what you VSG, I am the same with the smell of whisky.

[richieboy]

i scored 22

[Anna23]

Calm down Anna ,have a hug,

Eh, I am calm... Thats the thing you see. Just because I don't sugarcoat things doesn't mean I'm upset.

[Anna23]

you just could just have asked us Anna and we could have saved you the bother of doing the test !!

yeh, but I suppose i should put a disclaimer in my sig for those who take my opinions as representative. something like banjo used to have. where did that fella disappear anyway?

[Banjaxed]

I can't believe people here are so unreasonably hyper-sensitive.

People seem to be reading too much into this test. It's obviously not definitive and it's not for the purposes of looking down on others or "celebrating" a low or "normal" score.

"Normal" is something entirely subjective and dependent on context, in my opinion. Am I lording it over everyone else because I got a low score? Absolutely not, to me it rather means that it confirms once again my suspicion that I'm as nutty as a fruitcake in the opposite direction from those with a high score. That brings it's own negatives in terms of over-reading people's emotions, actions and being hyper-empathic to the point of harming myself to sympathise and help another person.

Being aware of those is important.

[weefella]

I can't believe people here are so unreasonably hyper-sensitive.

People seem to be reading too much into this test. It's obviously not definitive and it's not for the purposes of looking down on others or "celebrating" a low or "normal" score.

"Normal" is something entirely subjective and dependent on context, in my opinion. Am I lording it over everyone else because I got a low score? Absolutely not, to me it rather means that it confirms once again my suspicion that I'm as nutty as a fruitcake in the opposite direction from those with a high score. That brings it's own negatives in terms of over-reading people's emotions, actions and being hyper-empathic to the point of harming myself to sympathise and help another person.

Being aware of those is important.

Yeah, being too empathetic and too much aware of hurting other people is pretty annoying at times too. Feeling guilty over the stupidest things and over analyzing things can be hard to deal with too.

Still, it takes all sorts to make this wee planet keep on spinning, and keeps things interesting. We all have our own individual eccentricities, and some carry it as a burden, and others wear it as a badge of pride. Either way, we are all human.

[Anna23]

Funny, I just took the test again and thought I was choosing slightly different answers yet got the same result.
So come on! Are there any more aspergers here?

[T1000]

I scored 33 but Anna I wouldn't take this as being proof that you have asperger's. Some people really do prefer museums to theatres!!!! And there's nothing wrong with being a little quiet, the person who takes time to think before acting is a smart person. If there's one thing that annoyed me when I was a little younger it was the fact that I would be criticized for being laid back or quiet as if it was a bad thing, i really like who I am. It's something that I've spent a lot of time studying and researching primarily because I really stood out in class in how I learned and behaved. I scored high in all tests, never did a days study in my life(have a near photographic memory) and would score off the charts in aptitude and iq tests(one teacher thought I was cheating!!!) so if you were looking at me you could say I was near the aspergers/autism side of the scale. But that would be wrong as even though I love going to a film by myself or going to the mountains for a day I still like talking to my best friends.

It's so hard to explain everything in a single post but what I would say is be happy with who you are, there's nothing wrong with being different, everybody in the world is different! The best thing I could ever recommend though is the following video link and her book. She just nails every point I could make and explain it so much better than I could and it's something I would highly recommend to anybody to check out

http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_...ntroverts.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-power-...3093959&sr=8-1

[T1000]

I came across this a few years ago and I think it might help explain the autism/aspergers/"normal"/introvert/extrovert situation a bit better than I could


Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.
Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.
Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.
Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.
Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.
Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.
Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.
Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.
Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.
Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

[Curvaceous Kate]

Thank you for your posts T1000, they are really thought provoking and make perfect sense. I can see some of my sons traits in what you say and he also has lots of friends. I would say he was a well rounded person, just thinks abit more before he acts than I do. Not a bad thing at all.