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Penny

Hello. My name’s Penny, I’m diagnosed with ASD but it was when I was 4 and was called Asperger’s Syndrome then. Not a lot has changed since my diagnosis, I think things have gotten worse but then there is a lot of stress in my life and that leads to a lot of masking but I’m trying to mask less and cope with things better.

My fave thing is Harry Potter. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan! It’s my special interest. I love all the books and movies and own a lot of Harry Potter collectables. Also enjoy gaming and spend most of my time playing The Sims 4..

I’m trying to get through life as an autistic adult and taking each day as it comes.

Nice to meet you.

Best wishes,
Penny Two hearts

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  • Hello.

    I'm curious why you think not a lot has changed? I'm sure you're quite different and can do and manage a lot more than at 4 really.

    Is it the stress causing masking, the other way around? Masking is stressful and draining. You may want to consider what you are controlling and why.

    I am quite negative when tired and overloaded, it's a feature. Writing down good things and achievements can help to rebalance perspectives a little, but it is hard. Beware black and white thinking. 

    I used to play civilization on a computer a long time ago. But it consumed and awful lot of time working out the best strategy.

    While taking each day as it comes is ok, it's a coping mechanism and can lead to years drifting by. Try to consider some goals bigger than surviving the next day or week. I know it is easier said than done, but it is so easy to see years you don't get back be lost.

    Good luck on you journey through life.

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  • Hello.

    I'm curious why you think not a lot has changed? I'm sure you're quite different and can do and manage a lot more than at 4 really.

    Is it the stress causing masking, the other way around? Masking is stressful and draining. You may want to consider what you are controlling and why.

    I am quite negative when tired and overloaded, it's a feature. Writing down good things and achievements can help to rebalance perspectives a little, but it is hard. Beware black and white thinking. 

    I used to play civilization on a computer a long time ago. But it consumed and awful lot of time working out the best strategy.

    While taking each day as it comes is ok, it's a coping mechanism and can lead to years drifting by. Try to consider some goals bigger than surviving the next day or week. I know it is easier said than done, but it is so easy to see years you don't get back be lost.

    Good luck on you journey through life.

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