Is it possible to gain autism?
I had a pretty normal childhood with normal friends up until the end highschool. But the summer before uni I did nothing but read depressing literature, play guitar, and smoke weed alone in my room. As soon as I got to college I realized I had massive anxiety and basically spent the whole year as a shut in. Now I'm starting to get the creeping realization that people kind of treat me like a retard on the rare occasions I do speak (like during required group work or in this one club I joined). I also feel hyper-aware of the things I say if that makes any sense.
try the app/webpage SuperBetter
Feel you OP. Went full time employed out of high school and some times I feel like people treat me a little different like I'm slow. I just gotta remember they called me for my services they need my help.