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Its weird that I will tell people I'm autistic and they just say "yeah me too haha." It's been made a joke so no one takes me seriously 😭
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Anonymous 2w

Sooo I kinda do this, but more as a trying to relate type thing, not to minimize the other person. What response wouldn’t you prefer?

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Anonymous 2w

No fr and when I mention my adhd too they’re like OMG I FORGOT MY PAPER YESTERDAY HAHA Rebecca I have to take meth every morning or else I will fail every single one of my classes. Shut up

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

well it kind of is minimizing i fear so don’t do that maybe 😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

Fair enough, although I promise at least with me it’s not the intention. For me it’s like a way to open up a possible convo about it. But, I’m glad you mention you feel that way. It’s why I’m curious, what response is preferable?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

“i’m austistic” “cool” that’s all it’s just neutral to me

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

If you're feeling awkward, say you're feeling awkward. Same with any emotion. It can be really confusing to autistic ppl to know if you're just joking or not and it also makes it seem like a bad thing to have it. Think of it like the ppl who say they have OCD (which I also have); just because you like organization doesnt mean you have it.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

Ah, see I’d think that’s rude and dismissive hahahaha. But, I’ll try to be more mindful then

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I mean I do this sometimes but I do have a diagnosis and have had issues since preschool with it. Yeah, I do know what you mean about it being made into a joke and minimised especially in the last few years.

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