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Recent content by naotakun

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    Physically difficult to maintain conversations

    Yes! And it's so frustrating because things that should be automatic just never come into my mind. So what I always do is say the word or phrase that best describes it, but sometimes that frustrates people because they think I'm being intentionally vague. I'll have to look at the medical...
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    Physically difficult to maintain conversations

    You have all written such comforting replies, even if they were about not at all comfortable things. I tend to notice it more when I am not among 'trust and comfort'. It is easier to be an automatic person when I'm within my comfort zone than out of it, but as a teacher there's not as much...
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    Physically difficult to maintain conversations

    I like being social, but it is physical more than mental for me. What I mean is that I can begin conversation comfortably and speak naturally, but any more than that my speech begins to degrade. My jaw gets tight, and I start to have trouble first with 'r' sounds and eventually any speech that...
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    • advice needed shared experience social social awkwardness speaking talking worsening symptoms
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    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
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    So masking? How can you tell the difference between the real you and the masked you?

    This one really got to me. I am learning so much about masking, and the social mores that we all went through, but I never realized there were others like me.
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    So masking? How can you tell the difference between the real you and the masked you?

    I have had different masks throughout my life. Like, during college I would present myself as bubbly and chaotic. This was my way of getting around not having to constantly ask "wait, what?" or "am I missing something?" . You can't lose track of the conversation if you don't care what it is to...
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    Does anyone else crave deep pressure?

    When I'm stressed I give myself a deep tissue scalp massage. It feels like I'm waking up my whole mind. I thought everyone would like this, but once again, it's another thing that isn't neurotypical, le sigh...
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    What social things do you have difficulties with?

    I'm a terrible judge of character, and it's so frustrating. Like, how was I supposed to know the coworker asking about my religion on their first day was a sign they were going to be overdramatic? Everyone else said it was obvious, but apparently not to me!
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    How do you make friends?

    This is good advice. We all gravitate here by way of being autistic, and it's better to start making connections by being your authentic self over starting out with the more challenging route by trying to seek out neurotypical friends. I mean, make friends with whoever you like, obv. But the...
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    how do I get enough alone time while being married

    An open and honest dialogue is helpful. If he is struggling to find a time to sit down and talk with you about your needs, maybe set a hard date in your calendar that you two both agree on to talk about things. You can show him the examples of other autistic people who need time to recharge in...
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    How does caffeine affect you?

    I'm the same way. It's so strange. A cup of coffee, or a can of coke, or even a caffeine candy, and I'm literally shaking. I have found that drinking a small amount of tea, no matter the strength, or a bunch of dark chocolate will give me a good amount of energy to last a few hours (but even...
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    I have trouble speaking

    Thank you all so much for your welcome responses. I want to know more about myself, and connect with people. I feel very welcomed in this space.
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    I have trouble speaking

    Hi, I'm Casey. For most of my life I've been under the impression that I'm different. Recently, I have been learning to stop brushing away all my idiosyncrasies as just being different, and instead understanding that I'm autistic. It has been so revealing as I reflect on my past, and the way...
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