ND Life Experiences

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Submitted Life Experiences
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Source
Neurotype
Experience Name
Experience Description
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Autism
ADHD
CPTSD
Gaslit by reality
It’s not enough for most people to understand that others experience reality differently — too often they’re compelled to “help” us see the “right” interpretation of reality, which means we’re constantly being a little bit gaslit by the world.
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3
Autism
Translator
Having a close friend or family member that you can ask about the unspoken rules of society. They might also help you understand communication issues that you have with other people. (”What did they mean by this?” “Is this a dress-up occasion?” etc.)
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Autism
ADHD
Lack of Common Sense
Being told you lack common sense due to the inability to interpret basic instructions correctly when everyone else can. Saying or doing something that everyone else perceives as illogical, when it makes perfect sense to you.
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