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High / Low Anxiety?

AutisticBeaut2025

Hi Everyone!

Just read a small number of posts in regards to those of you who suffer from Anxiety and I was just wondering if I could get an overall idea of how many of you suffer from it, whether its high or low. Does it play a small or big part in your autism diagnosis? I'm just curious. If you could help me then that would be great.

Many Thanks.

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  • I don't have a separate diagnosis of anxiety, I think it's just part of my autism diagnosis. It can fluctuate between high and low, so socially I get a bit nervous even going on the school run, but it's daily so I don't show it outwardly, and will even initiate 'small talk' so I don't look weird. But then other times, like at an extended family gathering, it's crippling that I know I should talk to relatives but just can't do it unless they initiate it, when I try my best to be normal. 

    Same with going places, making doctors appointments etc. If it's something that's routine or even expected, the anxiety is less, otherwise it can be so high I just can't do it.

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  • I don't have a separate diagnosis of anxiety, I think it's just part of my autism diagnosis. It can fluctuate between high and low, so socially I get a bit nervous even going on the school run, but it's daily so I don't show it outwardly, and will even initiate 'small talk' so I don't look weird. But then other times, like at an extended family gathering, it's crippling that I know I should talk to relatives but just can't do it unless they initiate it, when I try my best to be normal. 

    Same with going places, making doctors appointments etc. If it's something that's routine or even expected, the anxiety is less, otherwise it can be so high I just can't do it.

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