• BeautifulMind ♾️@lemmy.world
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    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

    • BOMBS@lemmy.worldOPM
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      • 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!!