Warbler said:
You think I may have autism-spectrum disorder? hmmm. I don't know. I can't say I am interested in all the things you listed someone with that disorder might be interested in. I suppose some of listed symptoms describe some of my problems. I admit I probably have some sort of mental issue(s). When growing up I was described as a slow learner and for a couple of years was in a special education class. As I have said before I know and admt I have temper issues. When I could afford it, I was in therapy for my temper. When I can afford to do so again, I will go back. The therapist seemed to think that I had I been going to school today, I would have diagnosed with some sort of learning disorder(perhaps ADD). Of course he was not qualifed to make such a diagnoses himself, and of course neither can I or you, Darth Ender. So until and unless I go to the people qualified to make such a diagnoses, there is no way to know what mental issues I truly have.
Mental health care is costly. Ender should open a free online clinic ;) Although, I'm sure there are all kinds of ethical concerns with that.
I consult Dr. Google for most medical issues. Even having "good" health insurance doesn't mean free care (which is a reason Obamacare is such a sham). I think most people have something off in their brain. Anxiety is a big problem for me and I experience a fair amount of emotional detachment to avoid situations. I made a friend of sorts recently who has all signs of narcissistic personality disorder. Ironic, given my statement not long ago about finding those who lack empathy disturbing.
Back to ender's point about judging others: recognizing that others operate in radically different ways should make us more generous in considering why others do or say something we don't like or understand.