#im only diagnosed with one but. theres overlaps in burnouts and masking and having trouble with your mouth being able to keep up with your

[forehead451]

people: why are you so tense?

me: bc if im going to perform quickly and efficiently and be able to respond to surprise interactions and questions, i need to be ready or else it'll take me some time to adjust and people are not forgiving of me taking my time

people: just relax, nothing's even happening. it's easy. it's not that deep...

me: ok. ill try.

(later)

people: oh hey what do you think about xyz and what should i do with it?

me *relaxed and cooking very slowly*: um... i think that... it could be a good...um. a good...i'm trying to remember the word... sorry its not. it's like a possible... an. option. it's a good option.. hold on... where's the knives and what ingredients should i use... um. (ok relax just stop and think and breathe) *exhales to stay relaxed and release tension*

people: why are you so fucking slow! its so annoying talking to you and it's always sigh sigh sigh! that's all i hear from you. are you dense? are you like autistic or something? what -- do you think i'm the one being annoying?!