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Are these signs also common in cptsd or just autism?

Question

I officially have ADHD but I'm not sure about autism. I grew up isolated, abused and emotionally neglected by parents and other relatives+ in a lonely small village.v

I dont know if I have autism as well because it is in the family.

Please tell me if you also experience these things even if you dont suspect you have ASD

  • I don't mind sensory rich environments until I do after a few hours Im tired and need to rest?
  • socializing feels akward even when you understand it.
  • shame after speaking anything
  • shame about being odd or weird
  • frequent tears without able to control them when upset
  • unsure what to add in some social situations
  • difficulty leaving the apartment/home
  • sensitive to bright lights after a longer period of time
  • people pleasing in conversation always feeling the need to

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 12:58 PM UTC

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