AuDHD & Masking #shorts #adhd #autism

[TheLastEgg]

As an ADHDer, socializing is a battlefield and I was the first shot down.

[erqzzrc]

and then i realize i didn’t process a single thing they said because i was too busy pretending to process what they were saying 😭

[MiruAme]

Let's not forget, "add a personal anecdote so they know you're trying to engage and relate to what they're saying" and "did I say too much, I don't want them to think I'm trying to make this about me" followed by "ask another question" and more nodding and smiling.

[AutkastKain]

The thought of "my face is resting, I should smile now" has popped in my head so much.

[soraiarodrigues]

I missed the "oh, I got distracted with my thoughts and didn't listen. I have to focus" 😂

[realcertifiedfoodie]

The constant chatter despite whatever situation; light or serious, is so

[FuzzyTrekkie]

This is why I love that I lucked out and most of my friends are adhd, autistic or both. Sometimes we can hangout for hours without looking eachother in the eye. It's awesome

[kierstenburtz]

"Maintain eye contact, ok break."

YES! This is something I try to explain to people all the time. I don't have Autism but I still struggle with eye contact. Not because it's difficult for me but because if I'm paying attention to what someone is saying I have a hard time noticing if I am or am not making eye contact. I've literally been asked if I'm ok because I look like I'm staring into someone's soul while they're talking and it's like yeah I'm fine I was just paying attention to what you were saying so my eyes landed on your eyes and stayed there.

[OceanWalk]

There is this masking test that differentiates between ADHD, autism and masking traits, which I found enlightening.

[marypatton]

This is my head everytime someone talks to me.

I am not self conscious when I talk but overwhelmingly self conscious when they talk. Been this way my whole life.

The other thing that runs through my head is "Try to remember what they are telling you, remember these names, dates, events and which event happened to which person." I rehearse names and dates in my mind as they talk and then miss something they say. I try to remember to smile and nod as I repeat names over and over but still I forget names.

OMG!!! I don't mind getting old and losing my mind because you can't lose something you never had.

[ripxdoc]

half of me is genuinely listening and care about what you're saying, the other half is full battle stations to try and look normal

[galen]

Conversations are like continuous streams of traffic where no-one leaves a gap for you to pull out or change lanes.

[jenjen]

This is COMPLETE and ABSOLUTE FACTS as an ADHDer.

[happycamper]

Listen, I didn't sign up to be personally ATTACKED by this video 😅😂

So accurate

[squealypig]

This is a very helpful channel. Wow, it's nice that other people go through this too.

[Alassandros]

Oh god, YES! This is every social interaction. Lol I'm learning so much!

[brettdavis]

LOL! On a serious note, I love how you put out content that helps explain the stuff that goes on in the mind of a person that is AuDHD.

[k.hizzle]

THIS. The nodding thing is real. It feels like I’m playing a video game of myself during masked social interaction.

[kellyofthehead]

I do this all the time, even when I'm just sat on the bus, I feel like I need to talk through everything I'm doing as just sitting seems so awkward lol

[ArtworksByEden]

I have ADHD and it's so hard to convey my mental struggles when on the outside I seem great with people. This is totally me! 🎉