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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: FAMILY GATHERINGS |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2023, 9:59 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 298
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| Thankyou and you are correct, it is okay to decline ! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you deal with loneliness? |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2023, 7:57 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,265
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| Sorry to hear that your feeling lonely. To be honest I think we all do to some extent. Even people who are very comfortable flying solo. The problem with fiction is that we want to believe it....... We all struggle with our expectations of what we think life should be versus the actual reality. Your... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: FAMILY GATHERINGS |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2023, 7:45 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 298
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I usually have a meltdown before I attend a family gathering. The pressure if social interaction is just too much and I never feel welcome.
How do I politely decline without causing offence ? |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Is it worth it to get an Autism Diagnosis? |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 21 May 2023, 3:58 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 86
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| I got a diagnosis last year at age 62. It was pretty challenging getting my head round it initially despite my suspicions but I have no regrets. It's been liberating and my mask is beginning to slip now to my relief. I'm more confident in my skin and determined to advocate for others. Its a personal... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Needing To Vent! |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 07 May 2023, 10:53 am
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Replies: 1
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Its a difficult one. I've had similar experiences and tend to keep my own council now.
I feel I have to camouflage my autism to make friends and that's exhausting so I don't bother. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Newbie, old aspie |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 07 May 2023, 10:47 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
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| Diagnosed at 62 . Hello and Welcome to Wrong Planet. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and empathy |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2023, 2:09 pm
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Replies: 184
Views: 8,757
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| Empathy is an ability to understand a situation from the other person's perspective. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and empathy |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2023, 1:45 pm
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Replies: 184
Views: 8,757
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I have way too much empathy. I'm always told that I'm too sensitive as many autistic people are. You can't be too sensitive and have no empathy.
Autism is only now beginning to be understood and many of the stereotypes challenged. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Wanting to meet other late diagnosed people in Yorkshire |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2023, 1:34 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 765
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| Welcome Em. I was diagnosed last year at 62 and live in Scotland so too far away but I hope you get a local response soon. I am only now coming to terms with the diagnosis and it has been a roller coaster of emotions. I have consumed every scrap of information I possibly can and I am now beginning t... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Recently met the criteria for the diagnosis of ASD |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 1:25 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,047
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Welcome to Wrong Planet !
I was diagnosed last year at age 62 years and like you I spent most of my life "acting" to fit in. Everything I have learned about "masking" suggests that you are denying who you are so I stopped doing it. It's been an interesting and liberating journey. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Outing myself |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 12:46 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Outing myself |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 5:07 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
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Thanks so much to you all.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you prefer the company of other autistic people? |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 5:04 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,699
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| I don't know many diagnosed autistics but I have friends and family members who probably are. I also prefer introverts and quirky people. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is autism like? |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 10:21 am
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,912
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| I finally got a diagnosis at age 62. I always felt like an alien on earth and people treated me differently. I knew I was different but tried hard to fit in. Masking was exhausting and finally took it's toll so I decided to get assessed. I avoid social gatherings and spend a lot of time alone indulg... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Outing myself |
| Lizzie60 |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 9:43 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
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| It's a very welcoming place to visit and I am very grateful for the understanding here. Your right about getting a diagnosis later on in life and how it can really help to explain things. I'm 99 percent sure that my 42 year old :D daughter is autistic but she clearly doesn't want to go there. My fee... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Outing myself |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:32 am
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Replies: 8
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| Hi everyone, I just wanted to share this with you as I've just outed myself to family and friends. Being vulnerable is scary but it's a HUGE relief. Getting an autism diagnosis was a huge shock even though I already knew. I think I was most shocked at how easily the psychiatrist gave me the diagno... |
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