So, I was contemplating posting about my feelings of rejection and failure as a kid to the @actuallyautistic . I was going to ask if anyone else had those feelings as well. I remember moments when I cried by myself, wishing I could fit in with everyone else. But a little voice inside me said, "If you did that, you wouldn't be yourself anymore." I tried to stick to what my inner voice said, but can remember countless times I crumbled under criticism (like not washing the dishes properly), or did things I didn't really want to do (or knew was wrong).

A bit of synchronicity today -- an article just appeared in my newsfeed about #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria. And this condition is not only felt by folks with #ADHD, #Autistic folks feel it too.

Who else had had that? (I suspect quite a few of you...)

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria

So, I was contemplating posting about my feelings of rejection and failure as a kid to the @actuallyautistic . I was going to ask if anyone else had those feelings as well. I remember moments when I cried by myself, wishing I could fit in with everyone else. But a little voice inside me said, "If you did that, you wouldn't be yourself anymore." I tried to stick to what my inner voice said, but can remember countless times I crumbled under criticism (like not washing the dishes properly), or did things I didn't really want to do (or knew was wrong).

A bit of synchronicity today -- an article just appeared in my newsfeed about #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria. And this condition is not only felt by folks with #ADHD, #Autistic folks feel it too.

Who else had had that? (I suspect quite a few of you...)

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria

Masking takes an extraordinary amount of energy, it causes autistic burnout, high levels of stress, people avoidance, demand avoidance, it makes me more irritable and unpleasant to be around, and has all sorts of major physical and mental health effects.

#AutisticMasking#ActuallyAutistic#Autistic#AuDHD#Neurodiversity#AutisticBurnout

My wife @niamhgarvey, author of "Looking After Your Autistic Self", spent months researching the latest on #ActuallyAutistic language development, strategies for non-speaking communication, and the #autistic experience of compromise in communication. And this book, just out today, is the fruit: "The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting"
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Also available on JKP and elsewhere: https://uk.jkp.com/products/looking-after-your-autistic-self

My wife @niamhgarvey, author of "Looking After Your Autistic Self", spent months researching the latest on #ActuallyAutistic language development, strategies for non-speaking communication, and the #autistic experience of compromise in communication. And this book, just out today, is the fruit: "The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting"
https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-autistic-guide-to-communicating-and-connecting Use code "%CONGAR"
Also available on JKP and elsewhere: https://uk.jkp.com/products/looking-after-your-autistic-self

Masking takes an extraordinary amount of energy, it causes autistic burnout, high levels of stress, people avoidance, demand avoidance, it makes me more irritable and unpleasant to be around, and has all sorts of major physical and mental health effects.

#AutisticMasking#ActuallyAutistic#Autistic#AuDHD#Neurodiversity#AutisticBurnout

That's my thinking. I'd love to hear other people's experiences and thoughts about this!

#Deception#Lying#Lies#Autism#Neurodivergent#Autistic#Psychology#Intentions

Refs below.

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I'm interested in reading studies about how #covid infections affect young #children & #teenagers with #autism.

Especially on how multiple infections can affect #autistic #neurology.

#Pediatric#Medical#Health#ASD#MedicalResearch#NeuroScience

I'm interested in reading studies about how #covid infections affect young #children & #teenagers with #autism.

Especially on how multiple infections can affect #autistic #neurology.

#Pediatric#Medical#Health#ASD#MedicalResearch#NeuroScience

48 Hours left to Register for the Autistic Mental Health Conference!

It is happening this Saturday, all attendees will have access to recordings after the event!

Register now to avoid missing out!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-mental-health-conference-2025-tickets-1222609641349?aff=oddtdtcreator

#AutisticMentalHealthConference#Autistic#ActuallyAutistic#MentalHealth @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @mentalhealth @ @neurodiversity

Want the good parts of habit trackers and star charts but without the same trigger when you miss a day?
I made a guilt-free progress tracker for AuDHDers and Autists
Free PDF download.

https://www.autismchrysalis.com/hexagon/

#ActuallyAutistic#AuDHD#Autistic#Neurospicy#Neurodiversity

48 Hours left to Register for the Autistic Mental Health Conference!

It is happening this Saturday, all attendees will have access to recordings after the event!

Register now to avoid missing out!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-mental-health-conference-2025-tickets-1222609641349?aff=oddtdtcreator

#AutisticMentalHealthConference#Autistic#ActuallyAutistic#MentalHealth @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @mentalhealth @ @neurodiversity

Want the good parts of habit trackers and star charts but without the same trigger when you miss a day?
I made a guilt-free progress tracker for AuDHDers and Autists
Free PDF download.

https://www.autismchrysalis.com/hexagon/

#ActuallyAutistic#AuDHD#Autistic#Neurospicy#Neurodiversity

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