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"The unspoken struggles of being a high masking Autistic" - The Thought Spot (Youtube) (youtu.be)

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I recently found this channel called The Thought Spot, and thought you might find this interesting too. There are also many other great videos on the channel.

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[–] just_ducky_in_NH 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t often listen to YouTube videos, but I was able to sit through all of this one. At the age of 60, I am just starting to explore the possibility of being autistic. Irene nails exactly what my inner life is like. I’ve always felt like I am weak or lazy because I don’t do as many chores/events/hobbies as those around me, but Irene nails the sheer exhaustion I feel after a day at work. By the time I get home I just can’t process anything else. Maybe I’m not a lazy bum, I’m just neurospicy and overwhelmed!

[–] UnicornKitty 5 points 1 year ago

Just living is exhausting. It's hard to imagine that for some people, life is actually pretty easy. So much I wish I could do.