Masking and making friends

Hi!

I need advice on how to stop masking? I never knew it was a real thing, and honestly just thought that everyone made severe changes to them selves based on what their wearing or even by who they are with.

I know who I am, however id like to just be myself. People have been close to me for over five years and im still masking completely with them and its come to my attention that they don't actually know the first thing about me.

I would like to make real friends too, i haven't had anh in a few years and want to learn how to do it. Anyone can help? I havent made a single good friend during five years of my degrees, and I'm awful at just being myself. I also think everyone hates me and i need to work through it. 

Advice please PrayPray

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  • I’m the same only close family members see my true self I’m only recently diagnosed with autism so I’m going to try to be me more of the time.

  • Hi!! I was diagnosed in highschool about 10 years ago. And ignored it for a long time, however when something goes wrong in my life its normally to do with it. I want to be more of myself, I think the real me is nice and I need to show me to more people. The video link above is really good!! Ive watched it and now watching more. But now ive got more questions. I recommend giving it a watch! 

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  • Hi!! I was diagnosed in highschool about 10 years ago. And ignored it for a long time, however when something goes wrong in my life its normally to do with it. I want to be more of myself, I think the real me is nice and I need to show me to more people. The video link above is really good!! Ive watched it and now watching more. But now ive got more questions. I recommend giving it a watch! 

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