Worst Part About Being Autistic

[johntrevy]

For me it is being easily confused and overwhelmed with new situations.

[soyunperderdor]

Omg I relate. I upset everyone and myself and it spirals into a depression. I really can't handle that emotion, it creeps on me...I have a delayed reaction to upset so I seem like a wacko.
I'm starting to think I'm only safe not being around anyone and should just Bury myself.
The world is changing so much ...the words we speak are now being held against us....I am actually quite scared.

[jamiecline]

We are struggling with that with our 7 yr old son. I'm just glad we aren't alone in this. Also, seeing your videos and others gives me much encouragement for his future. Thank you!

[sylviebrazeau]

Not being officially diagnosed yet, and my actions and words being misinterpreted, or misunderstood, by people who think they know me

[siennaprice]

Mine is anger, confusion, and feeling like I’m not allowed to verbally communicate that I’m struggling. I bottle my emotions up and say that I’m fine. And if people are asking what’s wrong, or they’re poking and prodding for answers on why I might be dysregulated after I’ve said I don’t want to talk about it, I don’t like that.

[helenbown]

For me it's loneliness / that feeling of being an outsider no matter what I do.

[ForHisGlory]

So often being misunderstood then thinking too much on all the misunderstandings 😐

[alexlarson]

Yep! And it doesn't matter if you manage it well the vast majority of the time. If you lose it even once or overreact once over something seemingly minor and petty to a Neurotypical they seem to never forget and continually hold it against you. I have many people that really don't like me just from even one meltdown. Sucks cuz it's not the person I am. It's just who they think I am.

[nfffan]

oh god yes! I've been cleaning around the house all week, and so I have had no energy, so being on the verge of snapping at everybody, it was either vanish, not telling everyone, or experience the mother of all meltdowns. I don't think anyone would want or need option B, so I ran to my room and slept for most of the day

[GOPHOMET]

I agree. I get upset everytime multiple things happen. 😞

[NatureLover-pjqe]

For me it’s probably executive dysfunction

[jakehalstead]

same.

mornings are particularly rough; I feel completely disconnected and confused for several hours in the AM right after I wake up. I can watch myself react to something that usually wouldn't quite garner such a reaction, and I can see my roommate think, "oh lord here we go again, "

[eldritchfriend]

For me? It’s getting overwhelmed by new situations or loud noises.

[Blackgate]

Yeah, i just hope i can get out of the situation before i snap at people, or even realising that im in said situation in the first place so i can just go sit in my car for a while and see how i feel afterward...

[TheYeetalorian]

THIS!!!! Also, my first “clue” and biggest trigger is sound sensitivity 😩

[starling]

for me its what I call 'bees in the brain' when something has changed, or I'm forced not to adhere to my usual routine, and that sense of wrongness will linger for what feels like forever

[skullx]

Me
Get yelled at
Being confused
Anger
Not understanding
Not being happy
Struggled
Speaking problem
Can’t do right

[sickbabyratt]

Definitely anger management. I understand you on that one. 😐

[mordeys]

I just asked my 13 year old this question. His response.." i have no frame of reference. Ive always been autistic."

[nirvanasunset]

DBT therapy, my dude. One of the best things I chose to sign up for.