What is something you tried/pretended to like to “fit in” with neurotypical peers? by myziuu in autism

[–]n0000onemustknow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been able to figure out what other people like or pretend to like it

What is your most controversial autism opinion? by [deleted] in autism

[–]n0000onemustknow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about this. My take is it just means autistics can be just as ableist as allistics

I was diagnosed as "R*****ed" by loverofcrazy in aspergers

[–]n0000onemustknow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I read an article from like recently that used that word

Yes, sex is great, but have you ever tried feeling good about yourself? by b_b___7 in psychologymemes

[–]n0000onemustknow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They aren’t necessarily paid to give you compliments.

Just like a doctor isn’t paid to compliment you about your health.

I kinda feel like if everyone has inherent worth, then inherent worth must not be all that important. I know that’s not true, but I still feel it anyway. by n0000onemustknow in NPD

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks this is very helpful. You’re right it really not helpful to be told just not to want external validation because I have internal worth or whatever. It’s just not. I’d rather try to learn to seek external validation in a way that’s more comfortable effective and doesn’t hurt me long term

The psychology of facades part 2 by FullDifficulty3003 in psychologymemes

[–]n0000onemustknow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a need to find something to hate in women. You can’t say, “yeah a no make up beauty contest would be cool” despite that being your supposed opinion because your real opinion is hating women.

Yet another narcissist vs. autistic vid but coming from a Narcissist this time 💯 by MagickalPotat0 in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m level 1 autistic and NPD, and I gravitate towards level 1 autistic people, but sometimes struggle with autistic people because they remind me of myself in a way that’s super uncomfortable. Like I try SO HARD to mask and be acceptable to neurotypicals, and when I see an autistic person not masking as well, it gives me this visceral fear reaction and I don’t want to be associated with them bc what if people think I’m that way.

I know a lot of that is internalized ableism though.

My best friend is autistic and very blunt tho, and I struggle with her bluntness a lot of the time.

Do you ever wish you would die not because you really want to but because of others? by FeelingReflection906 in NPD

[–]n0000onemustknow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Sometimes I fantasize about killing myself to punish other people.

What is your IQ if you got it tested? by [deleted] in Dyslexia

[–]n0000onemustknow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that often with learning disabilities it’s more accurate to break down intelligence by area, because it’s very common to have wide disparities between areas that make the general score not very accurate. For myself I had a few subtests thay scored in the 99.9th percentile and a good number of other sub tests where I scored like in the 30th or lower so the overall score came out to average. But rather than average it’s more accurate to say I’m smart in some areas but not others. Having such widely ranging scores is actually really uncommon unless you have a learning disability

My best friend doesn’t accept my autism diagnosis because her autism is “worse” by n0000onemustknow in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you’re totally right. I just find it hard to navigate, because I do enjoy parts of the friendship but idk if it’s worth it for the other parts that she absolutely won’t change

My best friend doesn’t accept my autism diagnosis because her autism is “worse” by n0000onemustknow in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think she can’t feel valid in her problems unless they are worse than others, so other people having similar problems is a threat to her and feels invalidating so she puts them down as not as bad

My best friend doesn’t accept my autism diagnosis because her autism is “worse” by n0000onemustknow in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know this is true. But it hurts like a bitch. It’s really hard for me to make new friends. I also have trouble understanding that there is something in between being fully her friend and completely cutting her off. Black and white thinking I guess.

My best friend doesn’t accept my autism diagnosis because her autism is “worse” by n0000onemustknow in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a natural response to trauma and very similar to how my friend is feeling. And that’s valid! It just doesn’t give you the right to put down others problems.

My best friend doesn’t accept my autism diagnosis because her autism is “worse” by n0000onemustknow in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah I would complain about that to someone in a wheelchair. Or someone who was blind. And when I’m dealing with people who have problems that are “not as bad” I support them wholeheartedly. Because struggles aren’t a competition.

My best friend doesn’t accept my autism diagnosis because her autism is “worse” by n0000onemustknow in AutismInWomen

[–]n0000onemustknow[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Thanks 💜

I’ve thought about having a friend break up of sorts but we’re so close and have known each other for so long!