BOMBS@lemmy.world to Autism@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years agoStages of autism realizationlemmy.worldimagemessage-square25fedilinkarrow-up182arrow-down14
arrow-up178arrow-down1imageStages of autism realizationlemmy.worldBOMBS@lemmy.world to Autism@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years agomessage-square25fedilink
minus-squareBeautifulMind ♾️@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·2 years agoHahah I recognize every one of these spaces I’m another late-diagnosed adult, and the weird thing about it is that I didn’t start having these conversations with myself until after being diagnosed Masking is a hell of a drug
minus-squareBOMBS@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·2 years ago I’m too scared of people I’m too sensitive I misbehave/don’t pay attention because I’m bad Autistic people are so cool and smart I might have a personality disorder Actually, my friend thinks I’m autistic Nah, I’ve been misdiagnosed before I’m just trying to come up with excuses Now I’m being rude I’m always trying to come up with excuses HOLY FUCK I’M AUTISTIC! THINGS MAKE SO MUCH SENSE!!
Hahah I recognize every one of these spaces I’m another late-diagnosed adult, and the weird thing about it is that I didn’t start having these conversations with myself until after being diagnosed
Masking is a hell of a drug