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this post was submitted on 31 Jul 2023
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The "imposter syndrome" phase is completely expected. Experience tells me that most people that would take the time to make such an assessment of their self and come away with the assumption that they are autistic, and also follow that up with questioning whether or not they're faking it, most likely are autistic. The imposter syndrome is a byproduct of masking. We're so used to having to present an image for others that we still assume we're doing it when we discover our authentic selves because we're so discouraged from just being ourselves that we have difficulty recognizing the authenticity of who we are when we aren't masking.
Welcome to the community, by the way. This is always a safe place to take the mask off, and nobody here will judge you for your questions or your experiences.
Well I am glad to hear that. I know it won't solve my problem but when I'm feeling like I'm faking it, it'll be great to have this comment to remember and grasp on to. Thank you