Why High Masking Autistics are Obsessed With Perfection

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Does perfectionism go along autism? Let's learn about why autistic brains often strive for perfection - and how to adjust. UP NEXT: https://youtu.be/IRdmWyFfJ8k #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic 🎙️ Do you struggle with this? Have you found any ways to combat the perfectionist tendencies? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⤵️ ❗️NOTE: No video (or YouTuber through a video) can diagnose you with autism. Videos on our channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes to help promote better understanding of neurodivergent minds. ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/join-us 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. My Diagnosis Journey: https://youtu.be/zerlIKPEgTU 2. My Post Diagnosis Story: https://youtu.be/FY1R8Z08o18 3. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 4. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 5. Double Empathy: https://youtu.be/-a2O3bjLrsc 6. High-Masking Struggles: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c 📖 READ MORE: 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 2. Camouflage and masking behavior in adult autism (2023) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10060524/ 3. Anxiety disorders in adults with autism spectrum disorder (2019) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6946757/ 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ AWESOME STIM ITEMS: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl/2148303953 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- the large one that's in most videos 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES: https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-friendly-apparel 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet 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! ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:34 A common cognitive distortion 1:36 Autistic ways of thinking 2:35 Another cognitive distortion 3:47 Processing differences 4:23 Childhood experiences & trauma 5:07 What can you do? #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autismmasking #masking #signsofautism #anxiety #cognitivedistortions #autismandanxiety #perfectionism #perfectionist #traumahealing