Danielismyname wrote:
I pay no attention to such...superficial things. If by gaining success, one has to wear what's deemed as socially acceptable for that socioeconomic class, then no thanks, I don't want success.
Well, it all depends on who you choose to be. If you want to isolate yourself, settle down, and do something for yourself, then that might be the best thing for you to do.
My special interest includes people and community activism, which, I guess, involves presenting the right image of myself to other people. Even though I'm quirky, I think that if I put my oddities in the right frame, they will be viewed in a positive light. This will also be part of my plan to spread positive awareness about Asperger's.
My mom thinks that I should hide my AS as well. Well, I refuse to do that. But I would like to be accepted and respected for who I am.
Willard and Aimless, you make a very good point. It makes complete sense.
pumibel wrote:
And I would say that when you clothes fit well and flatter you they gove your self esteem a real boost too. It isn't being vain or fake to look nice- you are just allowing your outside to match your inside.
Definitely. The only problem I have is having to spend more time on my looks, with makeup and jewelry (which would be part of my ideal way to express myself, though). The more things I have to do as part of my day, the more anxiety I accumulate by the end of the day.
I would also like to have a universal look. I get used to the feel of certain clothing and don't like to change it. The perfect solution in terms of comfort would be to buy multiple pieces of the same clothing item and wear it all the time. I do that with my pants, but I think it's a bit odd to wear the same shirt all the time.
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Leading a double life and loving it (but exhausted).
Likely ADHD instead of what I've been diagnosed with before.