omg yes. How dare we have expressions of our own discomfort if they make others uncomfortable??

These are all coping mechanisms. But sometimes coping mechanisms are more about surviving a stressful situation without losing your shit and making people uncomfortable. Sparing others the externalisation of your inner pain. Coping mechanisms are what got me to middle aged burned out with no clue why.
I’m Not Socially Inept, I’ve Just Got Auditory Processing issues
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omg yes. How dare we have expressions of our own discomfort if they make others uncomfortable??
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Written by Jillian Enright28K Followers
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She/they. Neurodivergent, 20+ yrs SW & Psych. experience. I write about mental health, neurodiversity, education, and parenting. Founder of Neurodiversity MB.
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