K.J. Elphinstone84% of autistic adults in one study reported they'd been told not to stim.
Camouflaging autistic traits has been linked to anxiety, depression, and even lifetime suicidality.
#Masking #Autism #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
In 46% of cases where therapy is used to stop an autistic child from stimming, the child has come out with symptoms that meet the criteria for PTSD.
Jesse Spielman
DigitalCortex.ioResearch links chronic masking to elevated anxiety, depression, and suicidality.
It's not a coping strategy.
It's a slow drain with a hidden price tag.
Masking burnout isn't tiredness.
It's complete depletion — cognitive, emotional, physical.
Recovery can take months. Sometimes years.
Still COVIDing MultiverseHaven’t posted in a while, so here’s this!
Today is #MaskedMondays! Show that you are still #masking by posting your weekly #maskedselfie or other photo as a reply. #masked #mask #maskup #maskup #BringBackMasks #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #n95 #p100 #weareyeprotection #WearARespirator #wearamaskoutside #MaskMonday #COVID19 #COVID #Coronavirus
Masking isn't a choice.
It starts in childhood — before you can name it — because the world makes clear that who you are is wrong.
The better you mask, the less help you get.
Appearing "fine" means no one sees the cost.
And the cost is always paid — just later, and harder.
A Joke A DayToo Close?
Time to get tough on people who stand too close to themselves.
mama.melancholiaLiterally what I just dealt with at Theo’s doctor appointment. 🤦🏻♀️
#audhd #masking #neuroteachersuk
#audhd #masking #neuroteachersuk