How come I enjoy being alone, uncomfortable socially and I lack empathy?

[Anonymous]

I still have compassion for others. I’m able to understand everything. In terms of my personality, most I’m someone that enjoys being alone and when people talk to me I shut off and give short responses; it’s because I don’t understand where they’re coming from so it’s difficult to respond, I can’t just say “I don’t know”.
But interacting with a cashier or a gesture to a car or bike to go before I do, is fine. I get easily confused in conversations and even when I can hear the person speaking to me, I still didn’t understand what they said. People find this frustrating I believe and I think I can pick up they’re irritated.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You might want to get checked for anti-social personality disorder with a mix of autism.

[Asker]

But that’s something my doctor has to believe. I can’t just say “hey doc man I got this..”.
Or can you? 🙃

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You can ask to be tested

[Asker]

I hear you. But then what? Now I have a label and I still have to adjust to society every time I am near someone 🤷‍♀️🤣 the whole thing humors me but feels so unnecessary. Intellect is where it’s at and socially it’s something that is rare or not truly enforced.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. Good luck

[Agape93]

Aspbergers. That's how they are sometimes.

[Asker]

But don’t ASD individuals not have the ability to recognize that they are so unique? I don't know I’d love to speak to a professional and pick their brain

[Agape93]

They can and do, they're capable of introspection
Talk to @LordOfThePines. He's in college for psychology

[jahaims]

Autism