Can becoming completely absorbed in music relate to autism or sensitivity?

[Apacketofbiscuitsaday]

Does this sound familiar?

I've always loved music. Whenever I'm at a party and there's music playing that I love, I am so attuned to it that I become completely engrossed in the song and just want to escape whatever I'm doing (be it standing at the bar or having a conversation). It's like I'm high and I just want to move/dance.

Is this common in autism? Sometimes I feel like others aren't experiencing the same even if it's a song they like.

I'm not seeking a diagnosis, I'm just interested and trying to understand myself I guess.

Aside from this I tend to experience emotions quite intensely (although I've mellowed as I've got older), I've also suffered with anxiety and depression on and off since I was a teenager.

My mum used to say I spoke with a high pitched voice whenever I became agitated. I also used to (and still do to a degree) seek approval from others as to whether I am doing the right thing when making decisions.

I often become overwhelmed in loud, crowded and noisy environments (not particularly unusual) but also I can get overwhelmed when there's lots happening/going on at the same time, especially when I'm being asked lots of questions for example at the same time by different people all wanting an answer.

I've never been great with change and find it hard to move on from things like jobs and people. In the past I've often left jobs then wanted to go back.

Can anyone else relate to this?

Maybe I am just a sensitive person.

Thanks

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You Sound very much like me @Apacketofbiscuitsaday, my adult DD was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD and last year and tbh my answers to the questions she was asked would have been very similar. I also get fixated on a subject or taking up a hobby and for months that’s all I can talk about or interested in until it wanes.

@SpryCat thanks for replying. I find I'm looking back over everything in my life at the moment.

Being very musical is definitely associated with autism. Of course not all autistic people are deeply musical nor are all musical people autistic.

But there is a high representation of autistic people in music, yes.

I've always loved music. Whenever I'm at a party and there's music playing that I love, I am so attuned to it that I become completely engrossed in the song and just want to escape whatever I'm doing (be it standing at the bar or having a conversation). It's like I'm high and I just want to move/dance.

That's really nice although probably a bit inconvenient sometimes. But how lovely and lucky to be able to be so immersed in music. Do you play an instrument or sing in a choir or anything?

@folioportie thank you, that's interesting. I have sung in choirs yes. Can play a little on a keyboard/guitar.