All my life I've masked my Autism with alcohol or drugs to make socialising bearable. Recently I stopped. Maybe a family event wasn't the best place. I don't think I'll be invited again. #ActuallyAutistic
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It's my own fault. I hate large gatherings, loud disco music, and long speeches. I get triggered and overcome with the urge to flee. Not party material, I'm afraid.
Neither am I. So I say no to everything I don’t want to do now. I’m much happier. I’m very picky about where/when/with.
It’s our lives, we should live them as we please.
Hang in there! I’ve had similar coping mechanisms, but haven’t yet stopped. An incident today reminded me how difficult it is for me to cope with some things NT folks wouldn’t dwell on as I do.
the following is more than a trite phrase - I live with a recently diagnosed adult autistic (50 yo) and it's a mantra right now:
don't beat yourself up
if they can't deal with you that's a them problem
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It’s our lives, we should live them as we please.
don't beat yourself up
if they can't deal with you that's a them problem