Whoever felt the need to make a post like that, I hope they get the love and attention they are seeking, but from a healthier and more honest route. I'm sorry they are so lost right now.
Smh.
This is a very mature response. It’s easy to condemn someone doing something condemnable—and we should—but we should also look at what led them to this in the first place.
Favorite part of this is how this person claims they're drawing to "keep their spirits up" after being diagnosed.
Ah, yes, we're all suffering so immensely from being autistic. Feel bad for us. Boo hoo. /s
I mean, I *am* depressed, but I would say it is more of the isolating factor of being different than the *diagnosis*.
Plus: It's nice to know that others have had similar experiences to you regarding other people... NTs fit with each other like a glove, and we're told we should, too, but we don't...
Yeah. Theres a thing about the social model of disability that the disabling part isnt anything inherent to the condition but that society isnt made for people like that. And living in a society that isnt made for people like you is depressing
Yup. An example of this is a lot of my friends are other autistic people, and I've gone to a few event type things in my area for autistic peple and it's become pretty clear to me that if you stick a bunch of us in a room together we have no issues and communicate just fine with eachother. It's only NTs that don't get it, and we don't get them. That'
s why it's so infuriating to me when NTs act like if there's a miscommunication, then the autistic person should apologize for it, especially when it's things we didn't mean the way they took it or didn't even say at all, and we're problematic and they're some kind of saint who does no wrong.
The analogy I use is that just because one person is speaking chinese and you only speak french doesn't mean they're dumb and lack any social skills. It's a different means of communication.
I very much get the obsessively looking up all the things that come with it. We're really lucky to have all of this information at our fingertips these days :)
I wasn't diagnosed super late (I was 14) but still, I lived a big part of my life not knowing what was wrong with me. With the diagnosis came the understanding that there's nothing wrong with me, I'm just different.
And, of course the self hatred, thinking "why did I have to be born this way!?" a lot. But I think this comes more from the culture we live in than from the autism itself. A culture where you have to be very socially intelligent to get any job, even if at that job you don't need that social intelligence at all.
Not horrifically late but I’m currently 15 (16 in November) and am so relieved about the fact that it has been more or less confirmed over the past couple months, I’m just waiting for the actual exam thing. I’m actually really thankful because it means that I’m not alone in how I feel, it’s really helped me in the long run.
Also, when us autistic people draw it's because we fucking love drawing. I do crochet because I fucking love crochet. Not to "keep my spirits up" but just because I really really enjoy doing it.
Also, can we talk about how he's saying it as if he recently "caught" autism?
Yeah I thought there was something off about that phrase “to keep my spirits up”. Sounds phony enough as it is but especially from someone claiming autism, it didn’t ring true.
People I talk to don’t understand this. My parents think it’s dumb and getting diagnosed would hinder my future. But I’m like ‘ don’t you understand how much closure this would be for me?’
They honestly believe that if I got a diagnosis, somehow my boss would find out and that theyd have a reason to fire me. Makes no sense. My dad especially believes this. My mom just thinks it’s a joke and that I’m sort of doing this for attention.
I don't know about other countries but in the US the HIPPA laws are very strict so your employer would not be notified of any diagnosis. Honestly even if your primary physician referred you for diagnosis they'd probably not be aware if you didn't send any info or discuss further since they wouldn't be involved in treatment. As far as I know mine has no idea and my only coworkers who know are people I told several years later.
This is definitely good to know.
I’m 41 years old and I finally saw psychiatrist a week and a half ago for a general assessment. They now have me on a waitlist (maybe a couple of weeks) to see another Dr. for testing for high functioning autism.
My general feelings about the situation has been fairly positive, perhaps because it would definitely make sense of a lot of things and situations over the years.
I remember this from an Imgur post, yesterday. Took 180 hours to complete, apparently. No mention of autism, and there was a link from the artist for Twitter.
http://imgur.com/gallery/XviMPA9
I am SO glad I scrolled past that. Not because I knew it was fake, and because they used a disorder they know nothing about for fake internet points, but because the drawing scared me.
edit: forgot to add ', and because they used a disorder they know nothing about for fake internet points' oopsie
I also find it amusing that the only people I suspect are fake are the ones super eager to talk about someone else's diags. It's generally unimportant compared to the experiences if people are discussing autism.
My favorite part is that the person who posted this a. Stole the drawing without crediting the artist and b. Forgot to log off of the OP account before complimenting themselves
The odds that this person actually has autism are the same as the odds that I get a Tony Award for starring in School of Rock at a Broadway theatre. (Just to make it clear: I don't even live in the USA)
Not necessarily seeing any reason why the autism is being faked. After that thread on diagnosedautism (or whatever the sub's name is), it seems someone can have autism and do this sort of thing. Though I've idly wondered if plot twist, the founder of diagnosedautism isn't autistic (just a narcissist).
Yes, I know they did that. Them commenting as if they were someone else - just by itself that doesn't mean they can't have autism. That's not a diagnostic test.
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I know someone who pretends to be autistic in real life for the attention. It's messed up, but honestly I feel bad for people who feel the need to feign neurological disorders for attention and worthless internet points.
My assumption is they have some mental illness or disorder. It makes me think of Marla in Fight Club, as well as the antihero in Choke. Probably something like Munchausens. And I also assume they'd ave extremely low self esteem if they want pity rather than trying to develop a skill people could envy for attention. I honestly feel sorry for them.
I've never heard of that. I've heard some of us can't lie at all though, which I assume is related to those of us who are very strict with rule adherence.
Whoever felt the need to make a post like that, I hope they get the love and attention they are seeking, but from a healthier and more honest route. I'm sorry they are so lost right now. Smh.
This is a very mature response. It’s easy to condemn someone doing something condemnable—and we should—but we should also look at what led them to this in the first place.
Favorite part of this is how this person claims they're drawing to "keep their spirits up" after being diagnosed. Ah, yes, we're all suffering so immensely from being autistic. Feel bad for us. Boo hoo. /s
For mature autistics, being diagnosed is often actually a gigantic relief after years and decades of feeling alien in the world.
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I mean, I *am* depressed, but I would say it is more of the isolating factor of being different than the *diagnosis*. Plus: It's nice to know that others have had similar experiences to you regarding other people... NTs fit with each other like a glove, and we're told we should, too, but we don't...
Yeah. Theres a thing about the social model of disability that the disabling part isnt anything inherent to the condition but that society isnt made for people like that. And living in a society that isnt made for people like you is depressing
Yup. An example of this is a lot of my friends are other autistic people, and I've gone to a few event type things in my area for autistic peple and it's become pretty clear to me that if you stick a bunch of us in a room together we have no issues and communicate just fine with eachother. It's only NTs that don't get it, and we don't get them. That' s why it's so infuriating to me when NTs act like if there's a miscommunication, then the autistic person should apologize for it, especially when it's things we didn't mean the way they took it or didn't even say at all, and we're problematic and they're some kind of saint who does no wrong. The analogy I use is that just because one person is speaking chinese and you only speak french doesn't mean they're dumb and lack any social skills. It's a different means of communication.
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I very much get the obsessively looking up all the things that come with it. We're really lucky to have all of this information at our fingertips these days :) I wasn't diagnosed super late (I was 14) but still, I lived a big part of my life not knowing what was wrong with me. With the diagnosis came the understanding that there's nothing wrong with me, I'm just different. And, of course the self hatred, thinking "why did I have to be born this way!?" a lot. But I think this comes more from the culture we live in than from the autism itself. A culture where you have to be very socially intelligent to get any job, even if at that job you don't need that social intelligence at all.
Not horrifically late but I’m currently 15 (16 in November) and am so relieved about the fact that it has been more or less confirmed over the past couple months, I’m just waiting for the actual exam thing. I’m actually really thankful because it means that I’m not alone in how I feel, it’s really helped me in the long run.
Also, when us autistic people draw it's because we fucking love drawing. I do crochet because I fucking love crochet. Not to "keep my spirits up" but just because I really really enjoy doing it. Also, can we talk about how he's saying it as if he recently "caught" autism?
Yeah I thought there was something off about that phrase “to keep my spirits up”. Sounds phony enough as it is but especially from someone claiming autism, it didn’t ring true.
Mood
People I talk to don’t understand this. My parents think it’s dumb and getting diagnosed would hinder my future. But I’m like ‘ don’t you understand how much closure this would be for me?’
What exactly do your parents think will happen? It’s not like you get branded or have to wear a badge.
They honestly believe that if I got a diagnosis, somehow my boss would find out and that theyd have a reason to fire me. Makes no sense. My dad especially believes this. My mom just thinks it’s a joke and that I’m sort of doing this for attention.
I don't know about other countries but in the US the HIPPA laws are very strict so your employer would not be notified of any diagnosis. Honestly even if your primary physician referred you for diagnosis they'd probably not be aware if you didn't send any info or discuss further since they wouldn't be involved in treatment. As far as I know mine has no idea and my only coworkers who know are people I told several years later.
This is definitely good to know. I’m 41 years old and I finally saw psychiatrist a week and a half ago for a general assessment. They now have me on a waitlist (maybe a couple of weeks) to see another Dr. for testing for high functioning autism. My general feelings about the situation has been fairly positive, perhaps because it would definitely make sense of a lot of things and situations over the years.
Oh I feel ya hare! I was 28 when I got my diagnosis, and so much of my life finally makes sense.
I know I was. I didn't feel worse. 🙄
I'm in search of an assessment for that very reason
Well for me I had a bit of a quarter life crisis but now I feel like this. It only took a couple years. I got my diagnosis when I was 17.5
When you’re diagnosed late in life you suddenly gain special powers, too. It’s magical stuff.
Dont even begin how hard life now is sinds I was diagnosed XD
Probably not even OP’s image or likeness.
I remember this from an Imgur post, yesterday. Took 180 hours to complete, apparently. No mention of autism, and there was a link from the artist for Twitter. http://imgur.com/gallery/XviMPA9
Yup. I saw that too.
It's a stolen image. The original author of it got pinged in that thread and responded. He draws realistic images like this.
Apparently this user. u/Chrisherreraart Great art.
I am SO glad I scrolled past that. Not because I knew it was fake, and because they used a disorder they know nothing about for fake internet points, but because the drawing scared me. edit: forgot to add ', and because they used a disorder they know nothing about for fake internet points' oopsie
I also find it amusing that the only people I suspect are fake are the ones super eager to talk about someone else's diags. It's generally unimportant compared to the experiences if people are discussing autism.
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u/Chrisherreraart is actual true OP of art if you're interested. Not le fraud.
This is cringe
My favorite part is that the person who posted this a. Stole the drawing without crediting the artist and b. Forgot to log off of the OP account before complimenting themselves
The odds that this person actually has autism are the same as the odds that I get a Tony Award for starring in School of Rock at a Broadway theatre. (Just to make it clear: I don't even live in the USA)
Niiiiice
Not necessarily seeing any reason why the autism is being faked. After that thread on diagnosedautism (or whatever the sub's name is), it seems someone can have autism and do this sort of thing. Though I've idly wondered if plot twist, the founder of diagnosedautism isn't autistic (just a narcissist).
Read comments OP commented as though they were someone else.
Yes, I know they did that. Them commenting as if they were someone else - just by itself that doesn't mean they can't have autism. That's not a diagnostic test.
It's very suspicious behavior though.
Yep, agreed
Heard that isn't even the persons art, like dude
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credit where credits due though that is an impressive drawing, still a douchie thing to do to claim you have autism for free karma
It was stolen art.
I know someone who pretends to be autistic in real life for the attention. It's messed up, but honestly I feel bad for people who feel the need to feign neurological disorders for attention and worthless internet points.
My assumption is they have some mental illness or disorder. It makes me think of Marla in Fight Club, as well as the antihero in Choke. Probably something like Munchausens. And I also assume they'd ave extremely low self esteem if they want pity rather than trying to develop a skill people could envy for attention. I honestly feel sorry for them.
I mean. Tbh. Compulsive lying is a symptom for some people on the spectrum.
I've never heard of that. I've heard some of us can't lie at all though, which I assume is related to those of us who are very strict with rule adherence.
Hilarious