Published on 12, July, 2020
Masking is hard work. Although many people work, if someone works hard 24/7 they will get sick. There is an appropriate limit for masking, and many autistic people, plus some other neurotypes, exceed it and get sick. To stay within the workload limit…
You just describe Imposter syndrome, it's when a individual feels that they faking or not worthy of the diagnosis when they actual have a disorders. Its common amongst the autism population and individuals with ADHD.
In your case getting a diagnosis…
I’ve tried to adopt a ‘no dread’ calendar. Basically, if the social appointment is something that I will dread or find too taxing, then I don’t agree to it. Lately, I try not to confirm attendance to anything until the day before, so I can see how I feel…
I took English language O level 5 times before I passed. My teacher couldn't understand why I kept failing. In the end he entered me to take the exam that adults did for night classes rather than the one normal for school children my age. I don't know…
Plectrum said:I even have to shut down after doing too much on this site
Likewise; hence my little sabbaticals where I disappear from the forums for a few weeks or months every once in a while.
I find it one of the hardest things to explain to people…
@Trogluddite, I am writing an article about employment of autistic people and would like to use your quote under the name of Trigluddite and linking to this thread. It is about the need to change the narrative about autism.
Trogluddite said:even those…
It seems that those around you have a very black and white response to your particular life situation which I do understand can cause you frustration.
Masking can be quite a curse as a coping strategy (something that I am very guilty of) in that it can…
Totally agree - I know a few aspies that i would not want working for me. I'm very high functioning and I mask very well as a jolly nice chap who is always very positive and highly capable. I can pass as 'normal' most of the time as long as nothing…
I should say that when I mention being insufficiently 'small doses', I don't mean that I relentlessly plague people. In fact, I'm more likely to ration such contact carefully, even awaiting initiation of a chat from their side - they might be burned out…
I think you are doing an admirable job. You are very suited to doing this as your chosen career, straight away I feel you are understanding. Your words and how you come across is so reassuring. Please carry on and I hope you get many coming forward with…