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Image: Clown applying make up meme.

  • Panel 1: I definitely stick out as different from others
  • 2: because I'm hypersensitive to physical sensations and emotions.
  • 3: I also have trouble difficulty reading social cues and other people's intentions.
  • 4: I also have trouble difficulty reading social cues and other people's intentions.

I'm on a meme creation roll, baby!

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[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

FYI I don't know if I'm autistic and I don't really think I am. I feel like there are exceptions to this. I find that if you are able to find very empathetic and kind people these seem to be more likely to actually try and help than just joke around and hurt you which I feel like happens with the large majority. Of course you have to be lucky enough to find them and get along with them well enough to be friends. But sharing doesn't have to be bad.