@annikaunmasked: If you believe I’m autistic until I ask for accommodations, you never believed me—you just liked the label better than the disability. Low support needs are still support needs. Context note: This is Annika-first content—a window into one autistic and ADHD life, not a definition of autism or ADHD. I am white, relatively low support needs, and not physically disabled. My perspective is not universal, and what works for me may not work for you. Please take what resonates and make room for experiences different from mine. #annikaunmasked #unmasking #autisminwomen #autism #audhd
I myself have my doubts and then I have a meltdown and I'm like, "oh yeah."
2026-09-02 01:25:35
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Regulus Arcturus Black :
They believe I have a diagnosis but they don't believe it disables me. It's just bc "they diagnose everyone these days"
2026-09-02 04:49:33
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Fedraai :
I think, you mean: "People don´t know what autism is"!
We "look" most of the time "normal". But when we do something autistic, they think we are acting! 😉
2026-09-02 04:26:25
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ladykaiba :
no babe... they believe you but they are gasthlighting you bc they DON'T want to give you accommodations...
2026-09-02 15:35:26
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KarenJ :
Yeah. It’s infuriating.
2026-09-03 19:24:37
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Red Lipstick Monster :
This is soooo real! ❤️🩹
2026-09-02 08:19:07
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Nicole 🌷🍄🐙🧡🌖🐛🦋🌀🔮 :
I think most people think I’m using neurodivergence as an excuse.
2026-09-02 17:27:03
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Mora's Hobby Space :
“You’re just blaming it on autism and making excuses” Ok, and you’re not for me anymore. Nope, trust and safety now gone.
2026-09-04 04:20:24
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Kayc :
The ultimate elope is ALWAYS on my mind. I’m basically looking for a reason at all times.
2026-09-02 01:39:38
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_trektrek_ 🖖🏼 (Shelbey) :
Suicide prevention is a perfect way to put it omg 💯
2026-09-02 04:04:24
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𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕡𝕚𝕥𝕪☾𖤓 :
omg yes
2026-09-03 18:50:42
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VintageWifey :
I was born with multiple disabilities and was NEVER believed because my disabilities are not visual. Now my ADHD and autism shows up in physical form sometimes (ticks and stuff) but people just think its weird habits 🙄😒 and dont see the big picture. I developed even more Illnesses due to people not believing me and accommodating my needs...I now have C-ptsd as well as FND due to repeated trauma and gaslighting for over 30 years. I am sooo sorry you're treated that way as well. I do agree with you, pain and accommodating needs are suicide prevention. 🫂 Always here if you ever need someone to talk
2026-09-03 12:34:05
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MissDelanneAG69 :
Ayup.. im 56. have Autism and stull have to Advocate for myself, even with my doctors who KNOW I have Autism... it really sucks. 😳
2026-09-02 23:04:16
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courtneylachelle.e :
U have the autistic eyes - in the most beautiful way. And yes I believe you and relate to you. People literally think they are God the judge of what’s what. It’s terrifying how close minded and entitled our world is against people who “aren’t like them”
2026-09-03 23:43:24
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Moon_radar :
Girl, I feel like I’m saving all your videos, but your content is just amazing. Exactly what I’m going through. Thanks for sharing and making me feel less alone.
2026-09-03 22:30:49
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Cam :
As a fellow autistic I can never understand this. I can tell almost instantly someone is autistic. I think it's because I sub consciously recognize autistic mannerism & feel a sense of comfort I don't feel with Nero typical people.
I also have low support needs and struggle to be understood. people just think I'm being dramatic.
2026-09-02 01:31:43
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you can't sit with us :
People are not empathetic. They think because they cry while watching a sad movie or caring for animals, they are empathetic, but that just means you are not a psychopath. In order to be truly empathetic, you need to genuinely and readily accept someone else's experience even if you cannot personally relate to it.
2026-09-02 09:52:04
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Shelby | MI Photographer :
Hold up. “Let me just pull my iep paperwork out of my ass.” I hate advocating for myself. It makes me soooooooo mad.
2026-09-02 18:59:10
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Lynn :
If I don’t have ac I will cry I must be able to be curled up in a blanket at any point and time no matter what season or I will not be okay 🤦🏻♀️the moment I get overwhelmed I go straight to the blanket home and they don’t ever believe me either until I melt down over something tiny to them that makes no sense but makes perfect sense to me and is a huge deal🫠
2026-09-02 01:46:12
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Sarah Kane :
Who needs to belive you? if your diagnosed by your Dr and getting the apporiate support and benefits, what's the problem then
2026-09-02 20:27:21
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Danielle :
my husband told me "I'm not going to accommodate your disability" so he just makes everything harder for me instead.
2026-09-03 19:47:31
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Bells :
Can I know what the accommodations are bc I can only think of school for myself idk how they look in life for someone who’s low needs like myself
2026-09-02 12:35:10
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LanaCartier :
Yea it’s annoying. It’s like their perception can’t comprehend it
2026-09-03 18:56:21
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Eileen Workman :
In occasion, I have been accused of “weaponizing” the diagnosis in exchange for accommodations they simply don’t want to make.
2026-09-03 14:11:20
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Cuddl3BugxKAD :
I literally had the argument with a coworker the other day that people with disabilities have to do the most amount of work to accommodate people without disabilities. In order to get those people without disabilities to provide the necessary accommodations that people with disabilities need. And my coworker got so fucking mad😂
2026-09-02 13:13:15
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