Because I feel like a rarity for having these feelings about being on the spectrum, I thought I'd Google it, and I came up with this interesting article:-
https://opendoorstherapy.com/shame-...ith-feelings-of-shame-and-how-to-overcome-it/
Feeling shame and embarrassment are emotions and not a judgement. Nobody should be shamed for feeling embarrassed about who they are or the condition they have. It can also come from co-morbids to autism, such as depression and anxiety, which can cause one to feel more dysphoric about their diagnosis.
I suppose because I got an early diagnosis I'm expected to be more emotionally well-adjusted and happy with myself. No, it's not like that with me. I've explained why in my blog, plus more reasons that I probably haven't mentioned.
Autism can be embarrassing, as in it can make you do embarrassing things. It makes me everything I don't want to be and has made me because treated how I don't want to be treated.
I don't want advice or criticism, I just want people to understand.
https://opendoorstherapy.com/shame-...ith-feelings-of-shame-and-how-to-overcome-it/
Feeling shame and embarrassment are emotions and not a judgement. Nobody should be shamed for feeling embarrassed about who they are or the condition they have. It can also come from co-morbids to autism, such as depression and anxiety, which can cause one to feel more dysphoric about their diagnosis.
I suppose because I got an early diagnosis I'm expected to be more emotionally well-adjusted and happy with myself. No, it's not like that with me. I've explained why in my blog, plus more reasons that I probably haven't mentioned.
Autism can be embarrassing, as in it can make you do embarrassing things. It makes me everything I don't want to be and has made me because treated how I don't want to be treated.
I don't want advice or criticism, I just want people to understand.