For Many Autistic Women, High Masking Leads to Long-Term Burnout …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
Key Takeaways
Masking allows neurodivergent individuals to fit in socially, but it often leads to burnout and loss of identity.Autistic women may experience more pressure to mask, which can result in emotional exhaustion and hinder diagnosis.Masking helps in certain situations but can exacerbate feelings of inauthenticity, anxiety, and depression over time.
For autistic women who often “mask” their behaviors to avoid uncomfortable social situations and stigma, everyday interactions can start to feel like an exhausting performance.
Ashra Piterman, 26, a content creator based in Boston,…
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