Act like someone else

I always feel like when I unmask the whole world is laughing at me. I don't know what I'm like when I unmask I'm so used to masking now 

Masking is an exhausting thing to do and it can cause an awful lot of confusion as well because you can start to feel fake when you unmask. I try not to mask as much now as it negatively affects me in a lot of ways.

Always be yourself mate. You are unique and you shouldn't hide from the world. Embrace who you are.

Peace.

Why do you think you wouldnt get through the day if you were to be yourself?

Masking has exhausted me. But i didnt know that i was doing it until i realised earlier this year, that i am autistic. Little by litte why not try dropping your mask, where you feel comfortable to do so. You should be accepted as you are. But we have put on the mask, so this is who oeople think we are. But still some of my personality would show. Sometimes people would laugh at me, but most of the time it didnt bother me. But i was naive and didnt see it. Some things go over my head. 

You could be masking some amazing qualities that you have. It is a very interesting subject.

In a work environment and depending on the role that we have or have had, i imagine some settings could make it a challenge for us to drop our mask, but if we are good at what we do, which is usually the case, then lets encourage each other to have more confidence to be ourselves. 

Hello. You seem to be talking about autistic masking. Here are some resources on the subject:

1. The Autistic Advocate- Autistic Masking 

https://theautisticadvocate.com/autistic-masking/

2. Aucademy video- Autistic Masking 

https://www.youtube.com/live/NVItB4UZbDY?feature=share

I hope this helps!

Here's the national autistic society's page on masking. It might be of some use for you: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autistic-masking

Thanks.

Yes it could be masking. I feel so much pressure when I'm out of my comfort zone and that's what happens to me.

Sorry about your situation. I hope things get better.

It sounds like masking. A lot of autistic people do this to get through challenging situations. I understand feeling like someone else. I've had many faces this is my life since a few years ago after extreme trauma that I now struggle to feel like myself. Like masking but much more severely. Anyway, if you do mask make sure you have plenty of you time and self care so you can destress and unwind. That's important to do.