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More Autistic After Diagnosis...

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Obviously I know I'm not; I'm the same person, but it seems more apparent. For example at work I've started using a stress ball; I'm more aware of taking in distracting noises and feeling unable to work when there's a lot of distraction.

I'd tailor my stims in public to, for example scribbling lines and lines of figure 8's or drawing squares, whereas now I'll openly rub my neck or forehead. I've also had two meltdowns at work, whereas previously I'd somehow manage to avoid this happening at work.

I don't know whether any of this is a self-fulfilling prophecy type thing, or whether it is just a greater self-awareness and me feeling more able to be myself, with the strength provided by the diagnosis.

Anyone else experienced this type of reaction?

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  • I wouldn't say I'm more autistic but I am now painfully aware of my weaknesses, vulnerability and susceptibility to people with ulterior motives.   

    I normally mask very well - most of the time - but when I'm unsure of the situation, instead of bluffing like I used to because of my ignorance about what is actually going on, I will tend to go mute or shy away.   This might make me appear much more odd or more autistic in those situations.

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  • I wouldn't say I'm more autistic but I am now painfully aware of my weaknesses, vulnerability and susceptibility to people with ulterior motives.   

    I normally mask very well - most of the time - but when I'm unsure of the situation, instead of bluffing like I used to because of my ignorance about what is actually going on, I will tend to go mute or shy away.   This might make me appear much more odd or more autistic in those situations.

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