hysteria and autism

As some of youse know, I am diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. I can talk to people, sometimes do the expected social things, but I have to be explicitly taught them. I have to be reminded not to interrupt people and go off a rant. Sometimes I have trouble thinking of words, especially one with just the right meaning. At the same time, I am not completely bound by what others think. I often tell the truth (any lie bigger than omission I tend to be bad at telling) and hit on metaphors, insights, observations few people have.

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