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this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2023
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You sound like the textbook definition of someone with autism or on the spectrum.
I am diagnosed and the following applies to me from your comment
Excel in special interest topics.
Kinda srupid in not interest topics
Prefers practical over theoretical knowledge and application
Disliked school due to (above)
Think very complicated to understand a topic
Haha, well, I've had many people tell me that I might be and I've had my own suspicions for a while. I am terrible in social situations (actually really good at them, on the surface. Good at pretending, but I hate it), I hate crowds, noise, flashing lights etc. But honestly, at this point I'm not sure what difference a diagnosis would make.
Depending on severity benefits or disadvantages.
Speak with a doctor and maybe get together with a professional for their opinion.