Very anxious around people, feel like i might be on the autistic spectrum, don't understand people's intentions etc. was a very anxious child, nofrend?

Social anxiety?..: Most likely in the autistic spectrum will be Asperger Syndrome, re; lack of social reciprocity you alluded to , likely if you have very restricted interest and activities and if others have noticed a repetitive pattern of behavior. Social Anxiety/Avoidant Personality, given your history of anxiety as a child, consider possible Attachment Disorder originating early in childhood. Suggest psych eval