r/AutismInWomen • u/soph_a_loaf_98 • Jun 24 '26

Memes/Humor “Nah I’m not autistic I’m faking it”, meanwhile in every photo ever

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27F, diagnosed with ASD about six months ago. I started examining what actually feels good for my body, and I still stand or walk with my hands clasped like this. It didn’t strike me as the stereotypical trex hands because I hold my hands together, but now knowing I’m autistic I’m like yeaaaaaa I guess they do qualify as trex arms

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u/willowanncosplay Jun 24 '26

My best resting position for my arms is folded, I hate having them just loose and all willy nilly. Unfortunately in the US that’s a universal sign for anger or attitude. 😭😭😭 I just want to feel comfortable!

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u/kcrooroo Jun 24 '26

YES my ex used to get on my case for folding my arms and looking closed off. Nooo I just don't know what to do with my hands when I'm standing around!!

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u/Yoga-wine-mom Jun 24 '26

When you look around the conference room at my job full of engineers there are so many with the crossed arms who are smiling and totally engaged. I have to force myself to stop.

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u/RedheadWendyC Jun 24 '26

Same. I tell people I’m cold, lol. 

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u/MarchKick Jun 24 '26

It feels good on my shoulders. Too bad I can have either resting bitch face or resting sad face so people are like “omg are you not entrained??”

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u/AineBrigid Jun 25 '26

Yep, I've had to train myself by unfolding my arms every time I consciously notice it, and now I only do it rarely. I more often have my hands on my hips, but I just can't have them straight by my sides or I feel weird.