• Feeling isolated? You're not alone.

    Join 20,000+ people who understand exactly how your day went. Whether you're newly diagnosed, self-identified, or supporting someone you love – this is a space where you don't have to explain yourself.

    Join the Conversation → It's free, anonymous, and supportive.

    As a member, you'll get:

    • A community that actually gets it – no judgment, no explanations needed
    • Private forums for sensitive topics (hidden from search engines)
    • Real-time chat with others who share your experiences
    • Your own blog to document your journey

    You've found your people. Create your free account

Recent content by Masked Man

  1. Masked Man

    What percent of your autism struggles relate to social interaction?

    This is basically me too. I can do it fairly well, although I think people in general feel there is something "off" about me. I'm definitely not an extrovert and I can't sustain social interaction for long. Luckily I am now in a place where people are, for the most part, accepting. It wasn't...
  2. Masked Man

    I tried making a friend

    You don't have to be scared, you just have to show interest in other people. Your friend from high school stopped contacting you probably because he interpreted your lack of hanging out as lack of interest. If you keep blowing people off eventually they will leave. No one wants to be part of a...
  3. Masked Man

    Is it only Aspies who remember birthdays?

    Generally I remember birthdays, but I do it because it's important to that other person and they appreciate it. For myself, I don't really care, but I know other people might care that people remember them on their birthday, (or whatever special day it might be), so that's why I do it.
  4. Masked Man

    Want a Relationship but Feel So Unrelatable

    With all due respect, the Manic Pixie Dream Girl doesn't exist. It's a trope. Did you read the link? That's why I brought it up. You sound like a guy in one of those movies who wants someone to come along and save you from yourself. If you are not willing to make any changes to your social...
  5. Masked Man

    Memory: Does anyone here really struggle with their memory?

    Mine is actually pretty good I think. Although there are things I struggle with - like remembering people's names - but that's more to do with anxiety than anything else.
  6. Masked Man

    Is writing or speaking easier for you?

    Writing for sure. My anxiety gets in the way of speaking. I lose words, get anxious, lose my focus, get even more anxious, etc.
  7. Masked Man

    Want a Relationship but Feel So Unrelatable

    This sounds to me so much like you're looking for the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope. The woman character who comes along to "save" the guy from himself, teach him important life lessons, and how to enjoy life. Manic Pixie Dream Girl - Wikipedia. Either you have to do all that for yourself (be...
  8. Masked Man

    Did I do something wrong?

    I am imagining that you were tipsy, trying to hang around people you didn't know well in order to make friends, and said and did things that were socially embarrassing, for both you and for the people in your proximity. In general, toilet humor is considered childish. But in the right crowd...
  9. Masked Man

    How do you feel about the holidays?

    I like aspects of the holidays: food, drinks, lights, decorations, festivities, etc. I am also generally in a better mood because it's darker this time of year so my insomnia goes away for a while. I don't enjoy the crowds, the franticness, the greed, and the overwhelming capitalistic...
  10. Masked Man

    What was the last thing you cooked?

    I baked a triple berry pie. I made three homemade crusts so I would have enough to lattice the top and then made the filling on the stovetop. That was over Thanksgiving and I shared it with my friends/family that I saw over the holiday.
  11. Masked Man

    People on TV

    I am happy to hear that she's an ex. What a weirdo.
  12. Masked Man

    Parrots

    I do love birds. I have been trying to figure out how to feed crows so they can bring me presents. :D
  13. Masked Man

    Cross Referencial Thinking

    I may think these things but I hardly ever say them because it tends to demonstrate to the other person that I wasn't listening. I have found that people don't like that.
  14. Masked Man

    Do I disclose being autistic to my employer?

    I think you need to be careful. I don't know what sort of work you do, but if you are now claiming you need accommodations, you probably would need to have a diagnosis from a medical professional. And then it is going to be up to the employer to determine if they can accommodate you, especially...
  15. Masked Man

    How come help doesn't exist?

    Are you in the US? Because mental and behavioral health services are lacking. And the services that do exist are deeply underfunded and understaffed.
See more
Top Bottom