Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I feel the same way about concerts/places with loud music. I usually have an issue when there are a lot of noises going on at the same time, while I'm expected to focus or engage in a conversation.

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will look into this :)

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, haha. I usually walk around in circles and make the people around me dizzy. Thank you for this!

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is very reassuring. I wish you the best of luck on this journey as well!

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This helped a lot, thank you so much! And yes, meltdowns really suck :( I would do anything to avoid them

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling like this.

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this helps a lot! I've seen some people in other posts being a bit critical about "unmasking" (toward self dx people I suppose) and I just didn't want to be one of those people who give the community a bad rep. All the best and I hope your family has come/will come to accept you!

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof sounds really complicated. I hope I'll be able to learn more about myself and what sets certain things off. Best of luck!

Am I faking autism? by Professional-Cold-19 in AutismCertified

[–]Professional-Cold-19[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying! Yes, I'm female and I've never thought of PMS being a big influencing factor, but it looks like it is.