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masking

Dan8985

hi there 

i having a problem with masking and am not sure how to lower this mask and make it easier for me to be me 

in was wondering if anyone had any useful tips to help me get more of an understaning how to lower my mask

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  • I came to the conclusion, after some rumination, that my masking/camouflaging was as much a part of me as my autism. I felt happier after this epiphany as the pressure I felt to 'unmask' was feeling onerous. I believe that unmasking can be useful for some, but not for me.

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  • I came to the conclusion, after some rumination, that my masking/camouflaging was as much a part of me as my autism. I felt happier after this epiphany as the pressure I felt to 'unmask' was feeling onerous. I believe that unmasking can be useful for some, but not for me.

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  • in reply to Martin

    This is a bit how I am looking at it at the moment, its embedded in identity and 'fully' unmasking is just an idealogical state, pursuing it seems at odds with my mindfulness and self-care. Because it can push deeper into uncertainty, and I cannot ever really know how others see me. 

    It would be nice if neurotypical people could meet somewhere in the middle please.