Autism, Asperger's, and gaming.

[Divinitous]

This isn't something I tell many people and this is the first time I'm really going out there to make a comment of it, but are there others that play the game and have been labeled as Autistic? I recently have been exploring the idea of having Asperger's. A counselor had suggested I look into it and whole crap man, lots of things have clicked. I'm in my late 30's and this has given me a better understanding as to why my brain works the way it does in logical and social aspects.

I'm lucky in a way that my form of Asperger's is very high functioning in that I have a stable career in a field that had become my focus at an early age. What I do is almost second nature to me but the social aspect can sometimes become overwhelming to me. In real life no one would get the impression that I'm as aspie but internally it's obvious. I'm really good at masking.

It seems like games such as this are a great way for us to cope with the social world while still having the protective anonymity of being remote. If we get overwhelmed it almost nice to pretend to be someone else. If the game becomes too much I can just log off. Ever since my teens I have used games to cope with things and it all makes sense now.

If there are others it would be cool to form a guild. "Aspies of Norrath" or something. Speak up if you're an aspie, know someone, have questions, or just wanna comment on it.

[stebbins99]

Hey there! While I'm not in search of a guild, I wanted to applaud you and support you for this post. EQ helps many of us-- regardless of affliction, live struggles, situation, etc-- have fun and "get away" from the troubles of real life. We have your back!

[Wonkie]

https://youtu.be/0tLxb5rtmyM?t=363

[Divinitous]

i have autism and dont want to join your guild

The guild was an afterthought. Just curious about everyone's experiences and if there's others like me.

[Divinitous]

https://youtu.be/0tLxb5rtmyM?t=363

This is all unclassifiable bullsh*t.

[Patriam1066]

https://youtu.be/0tLxb5rtmyM?t=363

I lol’ed

[Divinitous]

holy crap that train guy is boring

Yes, but for some reason I watched it all the way through. It was about as riveting as the below video.

https://youtu.be/H2A1qYpp4HA

[Wonkie]

https://youtu.be/WhuAqyJOTwg

[Secrets]

I was misdiagnosed as an aspie when I was younger. Turned out I was bipolar.

EQ (and especially emu drama) helped me manage my emotions a ton by forcing me into social situations I had no control over and I developed coping skills.

Using MMORPGs as mental health treatment is a great idea; by having them in front of a computer, they are no longer a threat to society and may even learn to handle things. It's a weird concept that really hasn't been explored.

[Cecily]

These message boards made it easier for me to be trans irl. They used to be a real good discrimination simulator. Now some random redneck can scream fag out the window of his pickup truck and it doesn’t register as a threat anymore. I used to have anxiety kick in fight or flight constantly at the very idea of people being mean to me. Thanks to the posters here that noticed I needed help overcoming a RL vulnerability and worked tirelessly to help me cope by roleplaying haters. <3

[White_knight]

I would venture to say atleast 50% of the the emu community is asperger/autistic.

So you're not alone.

[Jimjam]

As a spectrum condition everyone falls somewhere under the diagnosis.

[Wonkie]

As a spectrum condition everyone falls somewhere under the diagnosis.

true focus lies somewhere between rage and serenity

[Muggens]

Long time ago I correctly diagnosed my friends GF as having asperger(they went to the doctors and got the diagnose just a lil later on)
I had no idea about asperger, I just googled all the quirks and it matched up.
Good luck!
And hope you doing well Cecily <3

[aaezil]

Interesting troll thread

[Nuggie]

Thanks to the posters here that noticed I needed help overcoming a RL vulnerability and worked tirelessly to help me cope by roleplaying haters. <3

Wow

[Wonkie]

Wow

that's the thing. it sounds strange, but sharptooth et al don't really mean it, they're just being ducks for fun. that's RP. 💯

very few people are actually sentient(not you)

[bomaroast]

Modern culture is obsessed with labeling and identifying everyone. Stop it. Just be you and enjoy yourself.

[Secrets]

Speaking of autism, has anyone checked on sharptooth2 lately? :eek:

[Cecily]

sup bro happy 4th

https://i.imgur.com/BB6Ifzz.jpg

[Cecily]

No, I wish. I went camping with my friend here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Gap_State_Park

https://i.imgur.com/6HJpJ3t.jpg

The lake was soo pretty. The fireworks had the mellowest bangs I’ve ever heard due to the acoustics of the valley surrounding the lake. Made friends with a makeup artist from LA and got her number for makeup tips etc whenever. I had a pretty good time, ty!

Was presenting female the whole time (I had to get over my anxiety with women’s tank tops —so hot outside) and heard “she” referring to me from uncoerced strangers, so very big week! Think I might keep that rolling and just count July 4th as my full time date.

[jolanar]

Not sure if OP was trolling or not but whatever.

I heavily suspect that I have aspergers/autism/whatever and was never diagnosed. I understand they don't really diagnose adults with it anyways.

I was looking into the symptoms when we suspected the same of our son. Everything just clicked. My whole life just kinda clicked together and it explains so much of how I am. On the one hand, it was very relieving to know there is a reason that I am the way I am. On the other hand it was depressing to feel like it's never going to change and I'll always be this way. I've been able to lead a mostly happy and fulfilling life despite the struggle so I guess all is well that ends well. I guess I've gotten really good at 'faking it' over the years and I doubt most people who know me as an acquaintance would suspect.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Topgunben]

We have a lot of transvestites on this server. Not sure about autists though.

[bomaroast]

The person that got me into EQ turned out to be a tranny. The only thing that dude was honest about was EQ.

[Cecily]

Do you consider being trans inherently dishonest?

[bomaroast]

No.

All the trans people that I've met have been deeply mentally disturbed. The friend that introduced me to EQ was no different. Part of his mental dysfunction involved being a habitual liar and manipulator. He tried to be everyone's best friend and re-crafted himself for each individual. The longer we remained friends the more obvious it became.

I actually felt really bad about the way our friendship fell away, despite not missing the friend. It all came about very shortly after he announced that he was now a she, and I'm afraid that she still thinks that it had anything to do with the transition or announcement.

[Cecily]

No.

All the trans people that I've met have been deeply mentally disturbed. The friend that introduced me to EQ was no different. Part of his mental dysfunction involved being a habitual liar and manipulator. He tried to be everyone's best friend and re-crafted himself for each individual. The longer we remained friends the more obvious it became.

I actually felt really bad about the way our friendship fell away, despite not missing the friend. It all came about very shortly after he announced that he was now a she, and I'm afraid that she still thinks that it had anything to do with the transition or announcement.


We have a higher prevalence then the general population, yeah. I think it's largely due to repressing your identity due to fear / etc leads to all sorta of neurotic problems, but it's mostly anxiety and depression. Hormones vastly improved my anxiety and depression symptoms, and I might not have social anxiety at all anymore now. I think part of our problem might be that a lack of the sex hormone we identity as actually causes physiological problems that get worse longer one goes without treatment. I've seen some research to that effect. I think the younger transitioners are gonna be pretty close to the gen pop re: crazy, but my generation (myself included) and older are batshit from fear of society etc. I'm pretty stable and happy now though!

Pretty high rate of Autism, too, in our pop. Think Autism might be a very similar, if not the same, to the roots of gender identity issues.

chomps hormone pill

[Wonkie]

No.

All the trans people that I've met have been deeply mentally disturbed. The friend that introduced me to EQ was no different. Part of his mental dysfunction involved being a habitual liar and manipulator. He tried to be everyone's best friend and re-crafted himself for each individual. The longer we remained friends the more obvious it became.

I actually felt really bad about the way our friendship fell away, despite not missing the friend. It all came about very shortly after he announced that he was now a she, and I'm afraid that she still thinks that it had anything to do with the transition or announcement.

wtf dude she just accepted her role as a bottom and suddenly you don't wanna fuck?

you gay?

[Cecily]

You cut a toxic person out of your life it sounds like, so good for you. In retrospect, there’s been a lot of ways I’ve been a pretty shit person and tryinnnng to be better one now! WIP.

[Cecily]

I don't game anymore. Please don't take shitposting away from me.

[Secrets]

imagine how much better you would be if you gave yourself the correct hormones

I had to take testosterone blockers due to the high level of testosterone in my body that's generated naturally

at least I won't be impotent until like 65 lol

[White_knight]

We have a lot of transvestites on this server. Not sure about autists though.

Yah..I always found it ah...interesting how high % the LBGTI(insert whatever letters I am missing) community is here.

[d3r14k]

What about white men with acceptable social skills?

I feel misrepresented.

[Cecily]

Yah..I always found it ah...interesting how high % the LBGTI(insert whatever letters I am missing) community is here.

Listen here, buckaroo. It’s real easy. It’s LGBTTQQIAAP.

[feniin]

Lots of intolerant people here considering you're all mentally and socially retarded nerds playing a 25 year old elf sim.

[Divinitous]

Not sure if OP was trolling or not but whatever.

I heavily suspect that I have aspergers/autism/whatever and was never diagnosed. I understand they don't really diagnose adults with it anyways.

I was looking into the symptoms when we suspected the same of our son. Everything just clicked. My whole life just kinda clicked together and it explains so much of how I am. On the one hand, it was very relieving to know there is a reason that I am the way I am. On the other hand it was depressing to feel like it's never going to change and I'll always be this way. I've been able to lead a mostly happy and fulfilling life despite the struggle so I guess all is well that ends well. I guess I've gotten really good at 'faking it' over the years and I doubt most people who know me as an acquaintance would suspect.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Nope, no trolling. Thanks for being the one of the few to take my post seriously.

I Was away for the remainder of the week on a camping trip. When it comes to social situations I too have become extremely good at faking it. However there are many times where I'm pretty much unable to understand some social aspects of peoples lives.

I too am not officially diagnosed but am currently seeking counseling with an Autism specialist to get a better understanding for how to work around the issues. I can relate that it's good to know why, but yes, it is also kinda deflating to know that I have limitations.

[Divinitous]

I am in the late stages of full blowm autism i dont have long to live. I got it on a school bus on a field trip i accudentally licked the window in the wrong spot.

Bold section pleases me.
:)

[Topgunben]

Listen here, buckaroo. It’s real easy. It’s LGBTTQQIAAP.

im glad youve made a turn to a more jovial Cecily.

Im serious

[Cecily]

im glad youve made a turn to a more jovial Cecily.

Im serious

<3

The really funny thing is I didn’t make that acronym up, lol.

[Topgunben]

<3

The really funny thing is I didn’t make that acronym up, lol.

LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP. It stands for lesbian, gay, genderqueer, bisexual, demisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, allies, pansexual, and polyamorous and most importantantly PEDOPHILES.

you missed one

[Jimjam]

You missed out zoophiles and straights?

[White_knight]

LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP. It stands for lesbian, gay, genderqueer, bisexual, demisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, allies, pansexual, and polyamorous and most importantantly PEDOPHILES.

you missed one

Wtf....is genderqueer? And demisexual.

God this internet generation is fucked up.

WW3 can't come soon enough, society needs a clean up in isle: generation meme.

[Patriam1066]

Aisle*

People with low IQ should go too probably

[Cecily]

My name is Legion, for we are many.

[Cecily]

Wtf....is genderqueer? And demisexual.

God this internet generation is fucked up.

WW3 can't come soon enough, society needs a clean up in isle: generation meme.

I don’t use those labels but I think they apply to me :(

I guess I’m genderqueer/fluid/non-binary et cetera because I’m too lazy/poor/forgetful to stick with a consistent presentation of gender largely due being inbetween in appearance.This is a temporary state for me!

Demisektuals are like asexuals in that they don’t see people and want to fuck them. Demis do get sexually attracted to people after establishing an emotional connection though. That’s me... yay.

[Patriam1066]

Anyone done with stranger things season 3 yet

I have a somewhat applicable comment based on that show

[feniin]

Demisektuals are like asexuals in that they don’t see people and want to fuck them. Demis do get sexually attracted to people after establishing an emotional connection though. That’s me... yay.

That sounds like my wife. She identified as a lesbian before we met and doesn't seem to be attracted to anyone based on looks. Everything is based on emotional connection. Interesting.

[White_knight]

Aisle*

People with low IQ should go too probably*fullstop/period*

Agreed!

You forgot a fullstop btw, you must have low IQ too?

(Isn't this fun)

[White_knight]

Demisektuals are like asexuals in that they don’t see people and want to fuck them. Demis do get sexually attracted to people after establishing an emotional connection though. That’s me... yay.

So basically a person who enjoys sex in a relationship over casual encounters?

Isn't this normal for alot of people? Why does it need a special name, and be placed in a special group with special support groups.

[Wonkie]

So basically a person who enjoys sex in a relationship over casual encounters?

Isn't this normal for alot of people? Why does it need a special name, and be placed in a special group with special support groups.

https://youtu.be/Oq9w8Wv24rs

[Cecily]

Hey, I’m just following the LGBT agenda. I didn’t write it.

I think it’s because we’re pretty damn close to asexuals, who aren’t interested in sex at all. Our lack of fornicating troubles all the breeders out there busy repopulating the planet and it’s helpful to have a label to describe the phenomenon.

More information in this video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6PAzqBUNlCs

[Cecily]

You’d probably enjoy more it if you loosened up some.

[Cecily]

you arent interested in sex because you have no hormones, you are male and your T was so low and you were so confused you decided to try to become a girl with hopes someone would want to have sex with your ass.

( it didnt work )

Also you cant change your gender hope this helps !

I feel like you know so much about me. Let’s talk about you. What makes you a bad ass?

[mmmroo]

This isn't something I tell many people and this is the first time I'm really going out there to make a comment of it, but are there others that play the game and have been labeled as Autistic? I recently have been exploring the idea of having Asperger's. A counselor had suggested I look into it and whole crap man, lots of things have clicked. I'm in my late 30's and this has given me a better understanding as to why my brain works the way it does in logical and social aspects.

I'm lucky in a way that my form of Asperger's is very high functioning in that I have a stable career in a field that had become my focus at an early age. What I do is almost second nature to me but the social aspect can sometimes become overwhelming to me. In real life no one would get the impression that I'm as aspie but internally it's obvious. I'm really good at masking.

It seems like games such as this are a great way for us to cope with the social world while still having the protective anonymity of being remote. If we get overwhelmed it almost nice to pretend to be someone else. If the game becomes too much I can just log off. Ever since my teens I have used games to cope with things and it all makes sense now.

If there are others it would be cool to form a guild. "Aspies of Norrath" or something. Speak up if you're an aspie, know someone, have questions, or just wanna comment on it.

How many vaccines have you received over the years and what kind of vaccines? Do you have a full list?

[Divinitous]

How many vaccines have you received over the years and what kind of vaccines? Do you have a full list?

I don't really subscribe to the anti-vax movement. Would prefer that this topic doesn't get into the politics of it. Feel free to pm me if you wanna talk about this.

I've had all the normal vaccines growing up and also had the lyme disease vaccine that was available in the 90's. I do not get the flu vaccines.

I've been this way pretty much my whole life in terms of Asperger's.

[Divinitous]

There is a strong suspicion that Autism is hereditary. It's very likely that my father is undiagnosed as being an Asperger. He definately shows many signs of it. When talking to him about it he's quick to go on the defense about it.

My mother... possibly.

Some say it's hereditary, some say it's a learned thing (personally unlikely), and others say it's a factor of their environment.

[Divinitous]

Vacccines is a child abuse ritual performed by the cult of the system to confirm your commitment

Funny, at one point I was suspected of being the troll... lets try to keep this a serious conversation.

[mmmroo]

I don't really subscribe to the anti-vax movement. Would prefer that this topic doesn't get into the politics of it. Feel free to pm me if you wanna talk about this.

I've had all the normal vaccines growing up and also had the lyme disease vaccine that was available in the 90's. I do not get the flu vaccines.

I've been this way pretty much my whole life in terms of Asperger's.

Interesting reply, not sure what politics has to do with asking about your vaccine schedule growing up...

anyways good luck to you sir.

[NachtMystium]

LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP. It stands for lesbian, gay, genderqueer, bisexual, demisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, allies, pansexual, and polyamorous and most importantantly PEDOPHILES.

you missed one

The correct acronym is LGBTQBRAAAAAAAAAP

*sniiiiiiiiiiiifffff*

[Mead]

Interesting reply, not sure what politics has to do with asking about your vaccine schedule growing up...

anyways good luck to you sir.

did you PM him?

[zodium]

some say it's a learned thing (personally unlikely), and others say it's a factor of their environment.

these are these same people and the same thing

please don't conduct psychological mesearch, its bad op

[Cecily]

these are these same people and the same thing

please don't conduct psychological mesearch, its bad op

It’s really simple. Let me reiterate and see if you get it. Some conditions occur due to things that happen to you, and some conditions are products of the environment.

Hope this helps!

[entruil]

Nature vs nurture is better imo... Environment is too ambiguous. Effects on mental health from PvE vs PvP

[zodium]

It’s really simple.

also extremely, extremely wrong. pull up thread.

[Cecily]

Whereas some things are due to genetics and some are due to nature: forest, mountain, desert, etc. There’s far less risk of sunburn under the forest canopy, for example.

[zodium]

actually all things are due to nonlinearly coupled, dynamical, self-organized critical, synergistic, scale-free, exquisitely context-sensitive, interaction-dominant, multifractal, interdependent brain-body-niche systems

[Cecily]

actually all things are due to nonlinearly coupled, dynamical, self-organized critical, synergistic, scale-free, exquisitely context-sensitive, interaction-dominant, multifractal, interdependent brain-body-niche systems

That’s true but the complex-systems approach can be informative and innovative, but only if it is implemented as a formal model that allows concrete prediction, falsification, and comparison against more traditional approaches.

[Jimjam]

actually all things are due to nonlinearly coupled, dynamical, self-organized critical, synergistic, scale-free, exquisitely context-sensitive, interaction-dominant, multifractal, interdependent brain-body-niche systems

Wrong. Everything is a mutually exclusive dichotomy.

[branamil]

The dark truth of p99 is that almost everyone has turned to this game as a way to cope with some sort of real life injury or illness, including obesity, disability, or mental health

[zodium]

That’s true but the complex-systems approach can be informative and innovative, but only if it is implemented as a formal model that allows concrete prediction, falsification, and comparison against more traditional approaches.

if i'm being frank here it's not really "true" so much as "the title of a paper making fun of the complex systems approach"

[jolanar]

The dark truth of p99 is that almost everyone has turned to this game as a way to cope with some sort of real life injury or illness, including obesity, disability, or mental health

You could *maybe* say that about the most extreme players. But for the general populace? No way is that true.

[Patriam1066]

This thread definitely proves autism is alive and well at p99. Zodium stacked blocks as a child

[F0rmsh1fter]

I'd 100% join a tism based guild and sperg out with you

[Cecily]

Got a gig making handmade notebooks for a renaissance fair and was told to wear old clothes, so I put on some of my remaining men’s regalia... 36 waist jeans and xl Hanes T-shirt. Black shirt jeans shoes jacket.

I forgot how fucking big these pockets were. I can fit my whole hand and a third of my forearm into the front pockets. Was in a rush and forgot my belt so these big ass jeans are falling off my ass and I think that’s what really brought me back. Men’s jeans never fit my hips right.

I actually got wistful for my days of being an avoidant weird dude with mild sociopathic tendencies. This suit of I don’t give a fuck armor is something I truly miss the literal comfort of.