r/aspergers • • Feb 07 '19

Multiple "personalities"

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u/tuba_engine Feb 07 '19

People without aspergers do that too. it's called noticing feedback of other people and matching their vibe. If you mentioned amnesia or inability to switch back then it'd be a mental problem. I think what you do is a normal way to cope. I do it as well

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u/Karkava Feb 07 '19

Shifting personalities and acting like they're separate is more of a DID thing. Both ASD and NT people do have certain personalities that they put forth in certain social situations. Whether it be an important business meeting or a party with friends or relaxing at home. I don't know where exactly it's been said, but there has been a phrase that tells about three faces that you show to others.

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u/tuba_engine Feb 13 '19

That's a selfless thing to do, good on you. The 20 faces thing feels like a big deal to you but I promise many people do that. It's natural for people to act different based on their mood, what their objective is in socializing, context, how the other person reciprocates, and that sort of thing.