Do you get anxious about inconsequential things just because of drawing attention?

https://lemmy.one/post/3251967

Do you get anxious about inconsequential things just because of drawing attention? - Lemmy.one

Hello, I am new here. I am undiagnosed but have been suggested as probably being on the spectrum by my therapist. So I thought maybe this could be a good place to explore this issue I’ve noticed recently. I mean stuff like personal appearance? It’s fine, nobody will say anything negative and I know that, but thinking about changing my beard style or removing it all together or I’m a little bored with some of my clothing. But thinking about doing something about it, I just know everyone will have to address it and ask the same questions or make the same comments about it and, I don’t know, like feel mentally exhausted just thinking about it. Does anyone else experience this? It feels incredibly silly and annoying.

I’m undiagnosed as well, but yes. I grew a neck beard for many years because doing nothing was much easier than a change. I’m much older now and it’s not as bad as it used to be.