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Life as a high-masking autistic adult can be exhausting. But if you're someone who's been masking for years (or decades), it just feels like... life. But there's a huge hidden cost that shows up. So today, we're sharing 5 physical signs you're masking autism more than you realize. We're guessing that you'll recognize a lot of these... but just might not have realized they're connected to masking your autism. START HERE: 🎁 Free Quiz: Why Am I Still Tired? Take the quiz to see what's contributing to your exhaustion. You might be surprised how many spots you're find where you're performing on a "normal" day. Then learn some steps you can take to reduce the load. 🔗 Link: https://bit.ly/4kKhzSx 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Auticate was designed to support neurodivergent minds by people who understand the AuDHD and ASD experience. We've lived it. Our members support each other with compassion and empathy. We all learn together and help each other. 🔗 Link: https://www.auticate.com/membership 🚨 RESOURCES & RECOMMENDATIONS Books 📚 • Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr -- NOTE: This is about SO much more than therapy!! Highly recommend for anyone who is autistic or wants to learn more about how it feels to be AuDHD Bedding 🛏️ • Bearaby (weighted blankets): Chris loves this blanket because it doesn't make noise like the bead-filled ones do. And it's super cuddly! https://bearaby-us.pxf.io/3kA2Ky Sensory Items 🕶️ 🎧 • Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn • Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! IN THIS VIDEO, YOU’LL LEARN: • Why high-masking autistic adults are often tired. • How masking effects energy levels. • What distractions do to an autistic brain. • Why autistic people often ignore their body's signals. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Masking is a LOT (So Tiring!) 00:13 #1 Physical Exhaustion 02:11 #2 Constant Tension 04:30 #3 Stress Reactions You Hide 06:36 #4 Body Signals You Miss 09:04 #5 And This Happens at Night 11:20 Try This to Learn More 11:28 It's Not Just in Your Head ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose you with autism. Videos on our channel are meant purely for educational understanding and support of neurodivergent minds. 🔔 Subscribe for more videos about autistic & ADHD adults 📥 Join our email list: https://www.auticate.com/join-us 👇 Comment below — what part of this video hit hardest? #autism #masking #autismsupport #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance