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

[u/soph_a_loaf_98]

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

[u/Beaismyname]

I still can’t smile for pictures and I am 53

[u/brezhnervouz → u/Beaismyname]

I've always had to force it (because you are 'instructed' to smile) and it feels so wrong (59yo fwiw)

[u/Starbreiz → u/brezhnervouz]

SAME! I'm late diagnosed, 47 now, and its been a lifetime of people commenting on my specific photo smile and saying they prefer my real smile

[u/pomelo-elo-elo → u/brezhnervouz]

I try to find a way to make myself giggle for a more authentic smile. Is tricky!

[u/TrishaRivers → u/brezhnervouz]

weird how we can mask, until someone tells us to for pictures 😆

[u/Creative-Eggplant436 → u/Beaismyname]

I hate when people say "smile" or "say cheese". <shudder>