Published on 12, July, 2020
I was curious.
I see a lot of people on YouTube, who, even when talking openly about their own Autism and Autism in general. Still admit to masking ALL the time. Even while making said videos. Which I can't fully understand why. I would think surely, given the purpose and audience. It would be okay to unmask. To be your true self.
Would anyone care to share what the differences are in your unmasked self compared to your masked self?
I for one. As if I'm not "different" enough. I don't mask. Never have. It's just something I don't do.
The list goes on. While I'm at it though, here are a couple of my sensory triggers which may not be common.
Both of these cause extreme sensitivity to the point of near meltdown.
If I'm around people then I'm masking. If I didn't mask I would essentially be a different person to everyone and nobody would like that person.