I HAVE to be DOING SOMETHING when I'm on the phone (quite often it's pacing the room, and stairs, and passage etc

Me:
Overexplaining
Overrthinking
Feeling anxious when things change
Feeling anxious in new situations
Misinterpreting
Poor eye contact
Disengaging from people around me.

Not one little bit
Decent layering, windproof or waterproof shell, merino base/mid layers, good gloves, a buff and a skully, lights and reflective bits. Tyres appropriate to the conditions.

For me it's a combination of enjoying the sense of motion from being balanced on 2 wheels and the sense of freedom because I'm not encased in a metal/glass box stuck in traffic.
Majority of my journeys are utility but I can easily add a bit of fun or adventure if I wish.

Don't wish to upset you but the north east can expect some light showers later in the morning. And, i get to ride along by the seaside tomorrow :-)

I've seen a teenager cycling with a cello case on their back (I assume there was a cello inside of course)

Very interested
I was diagnosed just a few years ago, in my mid 50's
I socialise but have my limitations. Always seeking a sense of belonging but often struggle to fit in.

Indeed it was, just outside Backworth

There are also some in Wallsend and Whitley Bay