Quick Tips to Know if You're a Masking Neurodivergent

Establishing boundaries is essential; if certain situations or interactions consistently provoke the urge to mask, consider limiting exposure to them or removing yourself altogether. Surrounding oneself with understanding and like-minded individuals can promote authenticity. Engaging in therapy can provide professional guidance to delve into the reasons behind masking, offering coping strategies and fostering self-acceptance. Keeping a journal about social interactions can be enlightening. By documenting and reflecting on these experiences, you can identify patterns or triggers for masking and work towards more genuine interactions.

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[Boi]

Okay, so the first two depends but that last one is ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME...
And I don't even know yet if I even am autistic. A Neurodivergent friend of mine says it could be detrimental to have an official diagnosis and I'm unsure as to whether or not to be tested. Especially as an adult and i hear that's harder to determine.

[-deltarune]

If I need a therapist for these symptoms, (realized I just have them and still have them after watching and reading the caption) is it okay for a FRIEND to help me cope? I don't like therapists because I also tend to overthink around them, which isn't easy to fix.
My friend is a great friend for me to subsist to about my problems about society. (I have anxiety.) I'm 14 and she's 13. Is it better to get a real therapist or just let her help me tolerate my problems?