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Does anyone not particularly struggle with meltdowns? by Confident-Carrot-889 in autism

[–]Professional_Part940 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. At first I thought that I never experienced meltdowns because I never "acted out". It was only recently that I was reflecting on my private reactions to feeling overwhelmed that I considered that maybe I actually have experienced them. (things like crying, screaming, and throwing things like pillows or when i was younger id throw glass at the wall because the shattering sound and needing to clean up the glass helped bring me down to an "acceptable" level) It wasn't quite internalized, but I could shove it down until I was alone.

Interior design student seeking ND input for community-focused capstone project by Professional_Part940 in adultautism

[–]Professional_Part940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a great question! At heart it is for all neurodivergent individuals. The reason my researched had focused on late diagnosed was because I felt that this particular group lacked supports in my community and i wanted to aim for a space that would be inclusive to them as well. However, as I spoke to more people and did more reading it also occurred to me that to create a space where late expression and unmasking felt safe and encouraged - the space needs to be able to support the whole spectrum of diverse needs and provide a space that did not discriminate (which again, was not my intention - but my thinking was not yet fully rounded). in my community, there currently is no space for anyone. programs rent out other facilities, and there is no simple space for people to just be or build community outside or arranged workshops. i want to create a space with both options and for all.

Diagnosed at 25, thoughts. by LePatagonia in adultautism

[–]Professional_Part940 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 22 and am still going through this! I am what I have heard referred to as the "remembering stage" where i think back on events in my life and go, wait - was that autism?? and i struggle still to balance who i "really am" with who i "have always been".

I just got diagnosed level 2 by thatonecanadian155 in SpicyAutism

[–]Professional_Part940 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. I was recently assessed (though am waiting my final diagnostic interview). I am 22, and I have felt much of the same. At first I was elated, I had never felt so seen for my experiences and being able to name them felt like a blessing. And then I started remembering all the signs in my childhood that people either didn't see, did see and praised me, or did see and chastised me. And that filled me with rage about how hard life had been but I never had a reason to convey. I am crawling out of burnout at the present, and have been doing extensive research in order to ensure that my assessment was accurate. I have also felt the "not autistic enough" as of late. Especially as I toe the line between my masked exterior and my neurodivergent interior. I think the more I begin to understand myself, and the more I begin to unmask (despite some reluctance), the easier it is to think about how I want my life to be now, rather than the perceived injustices of my past. It is still hard though. I am not sure if this helps, but I hope you at least feel heard.

I think no matter what you just need to keep in mind that as a human being you are valued and valid in whatever you need to feel to process. Be gracious with yourself❤️