Meet My Autistic Brain
Self-esteem
Jun 23, 2023
Explore the challenges faced by autistic individuals in improving their self-esteem and forming friendships, including the pressure to pretend to be someone else. Learn about the impact of acting neurotypical on self-esteem and the importance of self-acceptance and resilience.
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Quick takeaways
- Autistics often struggle with self-esteem due to societal expectations to act neurotypical, leading to negative self-perception.
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of accepting oneself as an autistic individual and finding support from like-minded individuals to embrace uniqueness and normalize autism.
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Challenging Autistic Self-Esteem
Autistics often struggle with self-esteem due to the standards set by themselves and others to act neurotypical. The constant judgment and disapproval the autistic community faces contribute to negative self-perception. Strategies like positive affirmations and focusing on accomplishments provide temporary boosts, but don't address the underlying issue. The podcast emphasizes the importance of accepting oneself as an autistic individual and finding support from like-minded individuals to normalize autism and embrace uniqueness.
