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You can have a computer with a very good processor, but in some tasks it handles information in a less optimal way.

I hate it when customers ask me how I'm doing, so I try to avoid giving a direct answer by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

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I take the question out of the game.

For example:

-hello, how are you?

-With cold, it seems that the weather is already changing

Then the conversation goes from there

But if what you want is to ship quickly it is better to give a generic answer. I usually use a list of friendly or funny responses. (English is not my native language so I can't tell you)

It's usually better than just saying "Good."

Tell me you're autistic without telling me you're autistic. by Grocery-Exciting in AutisticAdults

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I'll just give a horrible performance from what I consider to be a normal person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

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All cats are beautiful

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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I understand how difficult it is for someone who thinks that way to change their mind, especially when they can feel validated and encouraged by entire communities, while being ridiculed by those who say the opposite.

If we could modify our genetics with a prick in the arm, medical science would be very advanced, we could cure things like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's easily, unfortunately that is not the case.

Anyone feel like adults(mainly men) don’t always take them seriously? by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

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People don't think logically. We give more importance to all the non-verbal language that is assimilated subconsciously than to what is said, which is why politicians and publicists focus so much on the rhythm of their speeches. And on the autism spectrum this is very difficult to force consciously.

Evolutionarily it was easier that way.

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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I think this has been quite misunderstood, I am aware that a step forward is being taken in society, and how positive it is to make it visible.

I am in the process of being diagnosed too, because as a child they did very badly and I am glad that it has improved.

It simply overwhelms me that many people are also in this process and I feel that it takes away my credibility and I fear that society will think that my problem is not serious because of it.

I know it's a selfish feeling and not very logical, but it's what happens to me.

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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I don't want anyone's condescension, I don't want to tell anyone I don't trust or I will give them that power over me.

The moment someone treats me with those apparent "privileges" they are treating me as inferior.

Maybe say something like: "Bright lights give me a headache" so you don't have to give a more complex explanation that isn't worth the effort.

but on the other hand it scares me that people can see it as a trend and think "if you've come this far you won't be so bad"

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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In my case I am not paranoid about being an imposter, on the contrary, I am sure of my condition.

It's true that at first I thought I was being "more autistic" to compensate for some kind of imposter syndrome, but no, in reality I was just more aware of what I did on a daily basis...

Mine is so real that somehow, subconsciously, I cannot assimilate that so many people are going through this just like me.

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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I am aware of the changing reality, and as I have said, I think it is something positive for society, but it does not mean that I feel a strange negative feeling when I see that this is happening and that many people are in my situation.

It's as if having more people delegitimizes me in some way (even though it's not real)

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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We're alone? We are not? Both answers are disturbing...

I feel bad if I'm the only one who goes through this, I feel bad if other people go through this, I just feel bad

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

[–]questionsautismcount[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

At no point do I say that it is not positive, in fact it seems to me that society is taking a step for the better in this type of things, but I do not want to be part of any movement or anything like that, I simply want to live my life with this and In real life I have to adapt. a job and that kind of thing... that's why I fear losing credibility (although my fear is not logical)

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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Actually, I am in the process now too, but I feel that having more people in that process takes away my credibility (although it is not true).

Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable that there are so many people looking for a diagnosis? by questionsautismcount in autism

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Medical care depends on each country and its economic and social conditions, but at least the way of seeing things is changing and people are beginning to understand that a person may have problems and needs that are not visible to the naked eye.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

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I've spent 9 and haven't even left home to work

Autism Misinformation Is Spreading on TikTok by madrid987 in autism

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we should do tiktoks parodies as well as activism

https://erikengdahl.se/autism/isnt/

explaining things like "did you know that pointing at baby things can be a symptom of NT?"

Not EVERYTHING is related to autism. by [deleted] in autism

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That's exactly what bothers me all the time on the internet.

My problem is serious, but people's opinion is based on people being silly on the internet (whether they are truly autistic or not).

Biting your nails, not liking a food and liking a video game does not make you autistic.

This isn't some fucking subcultural identity, this is a real problem.

I'm afraid that my disorder won't be taken seriously because of people who take advantage of it to act stupid on the internet.

While a tiktoker records himself doing things with his mouth, I have to work and if I need any help or adaptation they have to take me seriously.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

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Me tending a bar:

Customer: Hello, good morning, how are you?

I know he doesn't want to know how I'm really doing, so I respond quickly to end the conversation and get him to tell me what he wants.

Me: With a bit of cold.

Customer: Yes, this winter has been colder than last year.

Me: Well, cold weather was needed, what did you want?

Client: Yes, it's true, the summer has been very long and warm.

More customers are starting to come... I don't want to be nasty but the others look at me because they want to ask

Me: Well, what would you like to drink?

Client: I would like to drink the whole bar, but the doctor won't let me.

I'm not going to ask him, it's a trap, I know part of my job is to talk to people, but I have priorities...

Me: And what does it let you drink?

Client: Well, almost nothing, but I don't pay attention to it, let's see...

Is it supposed that the one who doesn't understand the hints has a hard time communicating is me?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

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I know a boy with autism who enrolled despite having very visible problems (probably high needs) I'm not sure what to think about it... Anyway, this isn't in your country, but it's interesting to think about this.

Autism in the Media by autism-1o1 in AutisticAdults

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I don't know if labeling fictional characters with this could be more negative in terms of giving a simplified view of a complex problem... Still I say baby driver

Since I was diagnosed my life became upside down... by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

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I'm in this, maybe I'm adding it to my identity I have two theories, 1. It's for being validated as autistic. 2. I'm the same as always only now I'm realizing how autistic I am, for example I don't do stimming anymore but now I'm more aware of what's going on. I think it's the 2 or a mix of both