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Is it normal to feel embarrassed?

Els

I got diagnosed with autism in November 2024. I am still figuring out ways to manage life a bit better since I feel like I’ve been “regressing” since (I know this is completely normal) What I would like to know is if it’s normal to feel embarrassed about having autism? I think, especially nowadays with social media, people have made a big joke of autism and it’s very made fun of. It’s almost like I have to hide it from people. I’ve only told a few close friends and family and I try not to tell anyone else. I don’t necessarily want to feel embarrassed. But a part of me is. It’s like people will look at me differently or treat me differently if I tell them.

Anyone else?

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  • I told my wheelchair rugby club and they just take the piss now and said 'we could have told you that. Its more my family because they don't really get it. But I don't feel embarrassed, I feel more more embarrassed that I didn't realize until the past 6 months and there is all this IRL and online support that I always needed which I can access now. I feel the more people you tell and explain it too, the more they will accept it and you will feel less embarrassed. You need to be careful who you tell and feel safe about it. I don't free I have regressed, I just feel I have stopped doing stuff I couldn't do to begin with and I know why I do things now. 


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  • I told my wheelchair rugby club and they just take the piss now and said 'we could have told you that. Its more my family because they don't really get it. But I don't feel embarrassed, I feel more more embarrassed that I didn't realize until the past 6 months and there is all this IRL and online support that I always needed which I can access now. I feel the more people you tell and explain it too, the more they will accept it and you will feel less embarrassed. You need to be careful who you tell and feel safe about it. I don't free I have regressed, I just feel I have stopped doing stuff I couldn't do to begin with and I know why I do things now. 


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