I am 55, diagnosed with ADHD in my mid 40's. I broke down silently because I realized that I wasn't broken, emotional, or slow. I have loved my inner child teling herbshevwas enough and embrace that I am an acquired taste. I love it and not everyone is worthy my love or time.
2026-07-29 04:52:22
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Kim💜 :
I’ve literally just recently come to the realization that I am generally unlikable, or rather, hard to like, especially more over time.
2026-07-28 03:36:33
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user64278 :
I hate being autistic, the most isolating disorder
2026-07-16 17:27:53
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MarcellaBella :
Even autistics piss other autistics off. 😂 We had three autistic women in the team and we just couldn't get along. We were all smart but on completely different levels. Me AuDHD, the other one Asperger, one classic.
2026-07-16 11:53:14
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RMFQ :
I always say “I understand you , you don’t understand me , that doesn’t make me the dumb one in the room”
2026-07-16 21:17:18
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𝔍𝔬𝔰𝔢𝔭𝔥 :
I'm confused. What did the study show, that autistic people are judged by neurotypical ppl? Fork found in kitchen ahh study
2026-07-17 01:05:58
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Simster :
The neurotypical world has well established social "norms". When neurodivergent people act outside of those norms, it can be seen as weird because it's outside of behavioural expectations. That's why neurodivergent people mask. So they can fit in with the majority, who are neurotypical. You're under no obligation to "fit in" but if you choose not to, there are social consequences.
2026-07-16 15:14:42
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Mamachaps ❌️🏴🇬🇧 :
It's because people fear what they don't understand. Trouble is 'normies' can't be bothered to learn about it because it's not about them.
2026-07-16 12:07:51
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vlntyn :
It’s so much worse than that. NT people dislike autistic people on sight. Even in photos.
2026-07-17 02:31:07
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VirgoMoon1111 :
My entire life. I’d rather be alone than deal with it anymore. It’s exhausting.
2026-07-17 17:10:24
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kundera :
in their eyes i can see the moment they go "yea sum wrong with this woman" i wish i wasn't able to pick up on that
2026-07-16 22:13:02
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HaroldOfWhoa :
I mask way too well, people like me but I hate people
2026-07-17 02:38:19
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Kaitydid :
I’ve always been pretty high masking, but apparently it wasn’t a likeable mask. I think I just creeped people out. I guess doing nothing to stand out and bring attention is just as bad as being too much. You have to be just the right amount of something, but that isn’t an inherent thing.
2026-07-17 13:25:49
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samstiktok33 :
And yet our Rejection Sensitivity is considered “extreme” and triggered by the “perception” of.. blah blah. WTF. From google: “Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Often associated with ADHD, this is an extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception of being rejected or criticized.”
2026-07-17 21:26:24
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today's miel :
i have a theory that i havent been able to prove yet but based on my observation, the intelligent people around me likes me, the not so intelligent ones hate/dislike me right off the bat. since noticing that, i dont even care anymore when people dont like me...
2026-07-17 13:19:24
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Zee :
We basically trigger the uncanny valley fear in people
2026-07-19 05:54:31
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HorrificNijiko :
Whenever I work a job it feels like the management can't stand me. My coworkers get along great with me, guests love me, but for some reason everytime my managers say I'm "not a good fit".
2026-07-17 03:08:16
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JustCallMeCole2026 :
Up until VERY RECENTLY I had no idea why people ended up disliking me. I get it now.
2026-07-17 22:18:09
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Kirstie :
as a AuDHD woman I have a real personal issue with a minority of other autistic acquaintances but im also fully self aware enough to know I'm being hypocritical E.G over explain their special interests like I'm dumb (yet when I do it it's fine) abruptly ending a conversation to leave because they don't want to be in the social setting anymore (but it's ok when I do it) asking too many questions for clarity (once again absolutely valid when I do it) 🤣
2026-07-16 18:14:53
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Name :
It doesn’t always happen right away but I can see it in their body language when it happens
2026-07-17 03:07:06
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phoeb :
so true! but ive been super attractive all my life so it didnt turn any one off.. made me weirdly intriguing..
if i wasn't.. no one would like me.. 100%
2026-07-16 10:46:49
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JuneDripDrop :
I really can’t tell if I’m being too much or the other person is just an ass. Could be both could be neither and it’s so annoying
2026-07-16 23:43:22
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Rhi🦭 :
Very much understand that “oh I did the wrong thing” feeling. It makes me more empathetic for other people though. It used to upset me and now I’m just like “you’ll get over it or you won’t idgaf” 😂
2026-07-16 11:40:46
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Lucy :
But to be honest the feeling is mutual. I am put off by most people. On the rare occasion I feel relaxed with someone they tend to be neurodivergent.
2026-07-18 18:57:18
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Apple User845647 :
So true. People just don’t get me. I think they think I’m lying or making stuff up.
2026-07-16 23:39:09
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