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Constantly Masking

Mrs Claus

I'm finding the older I get the more I mask and I'm not sure why. Maybe just pressures from family and society? But I know I'm doing it but I'm struggling to stop and keep in control it's like a continuous battle and I'm finding it both irritating and extremely draining. I'm exhausted all the time and it's started to show like dark circles under my eyes and my eyes sting a lot. I'm trying not to mask but at the same time I don't know how to function round others without it.

Hoping some of you might have some good tips for me Slight smile

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  • Most people change their behaviour when 'in public', neurotypicals included. It is important for a functioning society. Everyone being entirely unfettered by social conventions and completely honest would lead to chaos. Masking, or camouflaging, for autistic people is only a problem when it causes adverse effects. If it is causing unbearable exhaustion, shutdowns, meltdowns, or mental ill health, then it is a problem. If you are masking to an extent and for a duration that does not negatively impact you, then it is not a problem.

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  • Most people change their behaviour when 'in public', neurotypicals included. It is important for a functioning society. Everyone being entirely unfettered by social conventions and completely honest would lead to chaos. Masking, or camouflaging, for autistic people is only a problem when it causes adverse effects. If it is causing unbearable exhaustion, shutdowns, meltdowns, or mental ill health, then it is a problem. If you are masking to an extent and for a duration that does not negatively impact you, then it is not a problem.

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