Hi everyone this was a Facebook marketplace find and im not sure which doll she is! Her Tag says 2014 my guess is truly me 33, but I wanted to see if anyone could possibly also confirm thanks for looking :)
Im trying to get better at recognizing my autistic needs, using noise canceling headphones, wearing sensory friendly clothes ETC
But I want to bring more comfort items out with me but I cant get over the fear of being judged, I still never leave the house without a full face of makeup cuz im aware that people treat me differently when I look more put together its like my armor in my mind
The thought of carrying around a plushie or doll makes me feel so nervous I dont look my age and I already get talked down to enough
How do people get so comfortable??
Theres an autistic woman who comes into my work often she gets a whole cart to carry around her dolls and plushies I cant help but feel jealous
Im 21 and lately I feel like ive been struggling with more and more things I used to do with ease, traveling by myself is becoming harder, basic taking care of myself, heck even speaking ive been really struggling to get my words out to the point my friend even pointed it out (politely), I of course am unsure fully if thats related but it sure is frustrating I used to feel like no one could see under my mask now i feel like im walking around with a big sign hanging over my head that im different, Im pretty independent so its kinda hard admitting when I need help
How do others cope/adapt with skill regression without burning out further?? Any advice?