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Sheldon Cooper

Magnolia1
7 months ago

TBBT shows Sheldon, who is obviously autistic in a way where those around him don't like his annoying ways and often complain about them but they ultimately accept him. Those who watch find him funny but can accept "that's just so Sheldon." 

Why can't the real world accept autistic people like that? Why is everyone constantly trying to correct and make us more "normal" Why can't the real world just let us be ourselves?

Ever since my diagnosis my family have complained that I am acting more autistic.  Rather than accept that, they are giving the person they have lost. I seem to have lost who I am as no one seems to like my real self.  Why can't TV shows reflect this reality?

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  • 7 months ago

    It is normal to 'act more autistic' after diagnosis.  The diagnosis makes us more aware of the ways we punish ourselves trying to maintain the appearance of 'being normal'.  We drop some of that punishment.   It is essential to do so for you mental health.

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  • 7 months ago

    It is normal to 'act more autistic' after diagnosis.  The diagnosis makes us more aware of the ways we punish ourselves trying to maintain the appearance of 'being normal'.  We drop some of that punishment.   It is essential to do so for you mental health.

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