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Ok so you know how I promised a thread about the downsides and struggles of living with autism? Here it is. I recommend clicking this link and reading it on reddit, where you can follow the links etc - but I'll do a thread of screenshots, too. https://t.co/Tg54POuD7p https://t.co/4gG8RqJtBp
First, a quick intro and a note on coping energy. I'm finally learning to manage my coping energy, and it's incredibly helpful to understand the mechanics in play. https://t.co/jniyP9hkrm
On Defense Mode, aka panic-and-anxiety-all-the-time mode. This is the single biggest problem in my life - it took me decades to realize I was feeling anxiety _basically all the time_. https://t.co/rAUX4AXl5V
On Executive Function, and the struggles related with having poor executive function. It feels so stupid to not be able to do simple stuff, but here we are. https://t.co/rZsQr4TeLk
On social problems. The masking is the big one, here, as it's what leads to a fragmented sense of self - which leads to all sorts of other problems down the line. https://t.co/HAeotyiq3s
And the conclusion, in which no happy ending is promised but from which I hope some good will come. https://t.co/mCD12k6B95
As always, my DMs are open! If any of this resonates, please feel free to poke around https://t.co/H6h3zza8Rc and share your story! :)