Hi Eleni, I’ll be watching this with interest. In recent years the realisation that I am autistic has become clearer to me as I learn more and reflect on my life. Without realising it I have managed to develop coping strategies, while never really understanding why I felt different to others; why some things are just so difficult and very tiring - the overthinking is especially exhausting!
I still find it hard to articulate how it affects me as, like you, I’m still learning.
For example: walking into a church - I tend not to be able to see who is there as my soul focus is in finding a seat, especially if I’m late, and I struggle if my usual area is occupied. Perhaps that appears rude; who knows!? I’ve learned to slow myself down - that helps a lot.
Hi Eleni, I’ll be watching this with interest. In recent years the realisation that I am autistic has become clearer to me as I learn more and reflect on my life. Without realising it I have managed to develop coping strategies, while never really understanding why I felt different to others; why some things are just so difficult and very tiring - the overthinking is especially exhausting!
I still find it hard to articulate how it affects me as, like you, I’m still learning.
For example: walking into a church - I tend not to be able to see who is there as my soul focus is in finding a seat, especially if I’m late, and I struggle if my usual area is occupied. Perhaps that appears rude; who knows!? I’ve learned to slow myself down - that helps a lot.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Keep calm and carry on writing...
Paul