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How do I even know what my mask looks like?

Ruby
9 days ago

I got diagnosed with autism at the age of 38 at the beginning of this year. And at 39 for ADHD a few days back. I am assuming I have been masking which is why no one has ever even considered the possibility I might be autistic / adhd in my late 30s. And if I have been masking, how do I know when I'm masking and what's real?

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  • 8 days ago

    I had my mask on last night, I went to a music/folk group, we sit in a circle and play and sing a song each,  fortunately  for me its in a pub so i can have a few drinks to help me socialize.  I have to force myself to interact and chat with people. they all do it naturally but i have try to think of things to say and pretend to be interested in what their saying, its hard work trying to seem a like normal person and blend in. 

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  • 8 days ago

    I had my mask on last night, I went to a music/folk group, we sit in a circle and play and sing a song each,  fortunately  for me its in a pub so i can have a few drinks to help me socialize.  I have to force myself to interact and chat with people. they all do it naturally but i have try to think of things to say and pretend to be interested in what their saying, its hard work trying to seem a like normal person and blend in. 

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