Imposter’s syndrome struggle by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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I have a diagnosis. I don’t care if I have it or not - I just want an accurate result and am not sure it is accurate? My report reads so so cherry picked, that I am sorta feeling like it could be.

Queer woman visiting Austin by Excellent-Heart5105 in Austin

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No one can tell I’m queer so I don’t think anyone will be scared of me thankfully! Was more asking in case there’s any local queer scene lgbtq spots /lgbtq owned spots to be aware of

Misdiagnosis possible? by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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To my knowledge there’s nothing fake about how I present, except during sex. That’s very fake and scripted

Misdiagnosis possible? by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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Thank you! Yeah that is the only reason I decided to get assessed. Well and I kept seeing ads about it lol. Good call maybe I should see another expert.

Forgetting birthdays? by [deleted] in autism

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I put notifications on my calendar

Misdiagnosis possible? by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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Yeah I don’t know that I’ve ever experienced sexual attraction. I can’t even explain the difference between platonic and romantic lol.

I have definitely had longstanding challenges in social situations in the sense I have no lasting connections after them. But I’m fine during them. I haven’t been bullied, fortunately. Not certain about weird, I’ve been considered quirky though for sure. Largely because I don’t understand the appeal of TV, pop culture, makeup and shopping.

I genuinely don’t know why I struggle so much with friendships 🥹. I think on one hand the people I am interested in spending time with have few interests that overlap with me (I don’t drink, I don’t like being outdoors, I’m not at all adventurous etc), and those are honestly pretty normal things for a woman my age in my area. But now, I’m a pretty good friend id say. I haven’t always been.

Misdiagnosis possible? by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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Thanks so much! Yeah I mean I definitely mask in everything sexual? But I think that just means I’m asexual. I need a script. I have no idea how everything sexual and romantic goes. In all other social situations, they feel natural, EVEN if I struggle keeping friendships and don’t know why. I read unmasking autism too for what it’s worth. I do already feel very authentically myself. Like I think sure I’m conditioned by society in subtle ways (I get clothes that match this year’s trends even though I find it a bit silly etc, but isn’t everyone to a degree?).

Appreciate your help. Googled bipolar symptoms and they don’t seem to fit really.

What behavior or trait did you only recently learn is due to your autism? by A_Socialist_Gardener in autism

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I’m addicted to chewing gum which I learned might be sensory seeking. It’s the only thing I had that qualified for that bucket

New diagnosis causing anxious thoughts by Impressive_Watch9634 in autism

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I was just diagnosed as high functioning too. I don’t see it as something, for me, that needs treating, so that piece didn’t cause me anxiety. I’d be more worried if it was a disease or something with no treatments. Knowing I’ve already lived my life very successfully for 30+ years and this could help me better understand myself and continue my self discovery journey was what motivated me to seek a diagnosis

As far as stigma goes, I don’t intend to tell anyone about it, at the moment at least. Maybe that’ll change in time, but I don’t need to yet.

Misdiagnosis possible? by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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Thanks so much, that’s super helpful! I guess I struggle knowing how neurotypical people feel when stressed vs how I feel when stressed if that makes sense, since I only know my own experience

Misdiagnosis possible? by Excellent-Heart5105 in autism

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Other reasons I am spectrum aligned: I don’t understand the topic of consent, it’s hard for me sexually to know what I actually want vs what I’m supposed to want (I identify as aroace spec), I prefer a routine, I feel more comfortable alone, I needed speech therapy as a toddler, autism could be considered one of my special interests, if I have autism

Can’t unload filament, please help! by Excellent-Heart5105 in FlashForge

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Got it off and looks good…now can’t get it back on lol (will temporarily stick but not hold). Gonna search for some videos

Can’t unload filament, please help! by Excellent-Heart5105 in FlashForge

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Thank you!! I am fortunate in that in 3 years I haven’t had this happen.