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Feeling others emotions in the room

Autismman

Does anyone ever experience an unease around people sometimes in the sense that if they are on edge or stressed or maybe even going through some personal struggles this is passed onto you and makes you unsettled also. They don’t have to say anything directly to you but there’s an uncomfortable atmosphere, like it’s grating on you and polluting the environment around you and your inner calmness becomes electrified with energy you don’t want. I am not sure if this is just an autistic thing or more of a heightened state when around others due to anxiety. Is it also possible it’s a way to avoid any emotional stress yourself by picking up on these vibes and heading for the exit when possible? 

Parents

  • I've notice it, too. We're probably always on the lookout for others disapproving of us, so we tend to be sensitive to the mood in the room when it's a bit edgy. We know when to avoid walking on eggshells. I wonder if it's more something like cPTSD hypervigilance?

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  • I've notice it, too. We're probably always on the lookout for others disapproving of us, so we tend to be sensitive to the mood in the room when it's a bit edgy. We know when to avoid walking on eggshells. I wonder if it's more something like cPTSD hypervigilance?

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  • in reply to Damojo

    I wonder if autism causes trauma itself because of the overwhelming emotions and not knowing how to process them or communicate them to others especially doctors and other mental health care professionals. It could well be a trauma response you are right, perhaps the lack of being able to identify yourself in others is half of it or feeling able to relax and be yourself.