Well, first make sure you’re constantly masking because people won’t like you if you’re not sociable and polite, even if it means that you’re so overstimulated that you have zero patience with your loved ones. Then, worry about everything all the time so that you don’t forget important things. Lastly, if there’s a way to sacrifice your own needs to better fit with society, make sure you always do it- I avoided being late to my short-contract job less than 80km away by leaving three to four hours early, even though it fucked my sleep up.
Late 30’s here, and I recently accepted enough to allow myself to try and unmask a little. Didn’t even know I had one, thought I was just anxious. It’s scary trying to be myself, ngl. Feels nice, but also makes me nervous just thinking about it. It’s wild
Well, first make sure you’re constantly masking because people won’t like you if you’re not sociable and polite, even if it means that you’re so overstimulated that you have zero patience with your loved ones. Then, worry about everything all the time so that you don’t forget important things. Lastly, if there’s a way to sacrifice your own needs to better fit with society, make sure you always do it- I avoided being late to my short-contract job less than 80km away by leaving three to four hours early, even though it fucked my sleep up.
I started my 30s recognizing these issues and I’m still unlearning and relearning and unlearning and…
Late 30’s here, and I recently accepted enough to allow myself to try and unmask a little. Didn’t even know I had one, thought I was just anxious. It’s scary trying to be myself, ngl. Feels nice, but also makes me nervous just thinking about it. It’s wild
Damn… I feel called out a little. Hope the strides you’ve made have been great my friend