Another autism vent...? Sorta a question? I dunno

My opinion is that society tries hard to push people into boxes or create some illusion of a normal individual and any deviation from that is considered abnormal and worthy of a diagnosis so I'm starting to doubt many diagnoses in people are actually legit. Maybe it's just social media but I noticed how normal quirks or differences in sensitivity or perception are presented as symptoms now. You see someone listing stuff like "I can't sleep when the clock is ticking" or "I always notice flickering lights" "I got physically sick from strong smells" and saying those are signs of autism and suddenly you have a huge crowd of people saying "omg, that's me." Of course that's you because that's fairly normal. Lots of stuff is probably coming from overstimulated nervous system from the lifestyle we have. Same with ADHD. "I can't focus and I'm forgetful." Jesus, everyone is to some degree and being chronically online surely doesn't help. The point is how much it affects your life, your interpersonal relationships and the ability to learn new things and do the daily tasks. I believe that a person who managed to go through school system without any significant bumps or really sticking out in a class of average kids just doesn't need any special label. "High functioning" or "masking" my ass, sorry not sorry. If as a kid you had a truly neurodivergent kid in your class, you know what it looks like because they stick out. It's that one weird kid other kids talk about because of obvious differences in behaviour.

I think it’s due to people either losing enthusiasm or passion or even compassion as the en and flow of time takes root in their lives.

They solely focus ont he selves and slowly become people who relate less and less to others and their concerns as time goes on.

Essentially it’s a dismissive notion. One that expects you to deal with your own problems rather than being sympathetic or genuinely listening to you. They’re in your presence but they haven’t actually heard anything you have to say.

It’s an unfortunate reality. Depending on others is a false illusion society has built. People say lots of things as though they’re factual when they are not. It’s why we can have these kinds of discussions involving these matters.

I hope you get better people in your life who actually “hear” you when you speak. Until then just know that you shouldn’t put too much of your own energy into energy vampires like that. They’ll just burn you out faster. Leaving you feeling misunderstood, and alone.

Perhaps it is because some people wear autism as a badge of honor, or think that excuses any/all behavior.

I think that there are waves of diagnosis, etc., which have run through society.

Idk is truly autistic people are blamed or whatever.

I’ve seen it mostly with self diagnosed people