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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 don't know if I'm embarrassed as such, it's more of a fact that I don't need the extra scrutiny or the risk of having it dismissed, as we all know how trendy it is to be a late diagnosed neurodivergent! I also don't tend to discuss my crippling depression and anxiety which to me is a far greater issue.

    It took me 3 months to tell my wife and kids, I think just feared some sort of rejection but thankfully that didn't happen.

    I've told one of my siblings and a couple of others that I interact with. I've not informed my employer as I can currently tolerate my current role and they tend to leave me alone to get on with things.

    I was diagnosed at 53 so if they didn't know before I feel it's unnecessary to enlighten them.

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  • I don't know if I'm embarrassed as such, it's more of a fact that I don't need the extra scrutiny or the risk of having it dismissed, as we all know how trendy it is to be a late diagnosed neurodivergent! I also don't tend to discuss my crippling depression and anxiety which to me is a far greater issue.

    It took me 3 months to tell my wife and kids, I think just feared some sort of rejection but thankfully that didn't happen.

    I've told one of my siblings and a couple of others that I interact with. I've not informed my employer as I can currently tolerate my current role and they tend to leave me alone to get on with things.

    I was diagnosed at 53 so if they didn't know before I feel it's unnecessary to enlighten them.

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