Are autistic adults just over-dramatic or is there more to it? 

The mental health professionals thought that I was a drama queen apparently. They misdiagnosed me with Histrionic Personality Disorder for a month when I was 15. Which makes no sense because when I talked I guess that I seemed dramatic but I kept to myself most of the time and wasn't constantly seeking attention. I wasn't trying to be dramatic. I just feel things too strongly.

I understand what it is like to be overwhelmed; I've been there many times. We feel pain and emotional upsets more intensely than people who are not autistic and it certainly is real. We can't just brush it off and we do need time to recuperate. I also understand how difficult a disrupted routine can be. You are on my prayer list Jenny. God bless.

Being there, Jenny! It can be frustrating that some people still don't get it! Sending hugs and positives vibes!

I've had valued interactions thanks to this channel, and I appreciate your perspective and the consideration you bring to your videos. Whatever you're going through, please know that you are very much appreciated. Don't fret about masking with us. You've done enough, and your feelings are more than valid. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time and I wish you and your loved ones all the best. ❤

Oh boy, Jenny, I feel for you, and relate so much to your emotional overwhelm, combined with physical pain. It's extra hard when closest loved ones sometimes don't understand and cause our distress to ramp up instead of helping to ease our anxiety. I'm in a kind of similar situation because of my own problems right now. Really sorry about your back, but at the end of your video your own emotional strength seemed to be gaining ground. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. (and I thought your hair looked especially nice! 😊)

I get overwhelm a lot but you are lucky you have support. Everyone I have meltdowns in front of makes me feel like a POS and get yelled at. I've had to have injections in my SI joint and I refuse to go back to the hospital because they do the same thing. I always have to watch how I act, have to watch what I say and everyone calls us a drama queen and you are the one that has to adjust. I haven't been able to have a routine for years.

oh dear….. i do hope you find some light through this cloudy time you’re experiencing.. my son struggles. i’m aware of thoughts, feelings and processing of at least one beautiful soul. 😊 all you can do is be there in silence until you’re asked to be pro active, at their pace. sending you positive vibes, thoughts and a virtual hug. chin up hun. we’ll get you through this. we are your cheer squad too. ☺️😊 ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻

Hi Jenny. Sending well wishes your way. Hoping your back heals soon. Loved the raw video, but not loving the circumstances for it. Don’t underestimate tummy time, it has helped me with my lower back pain. I spend most of my time in bed due to ME/CFS, so i try to do 10 minutes of tummy time everyday to stretch out the back and take some pressure off it. Take care. Sending love from Australia.

You're exactly right. We don't want any attention. We just want to be left alone.

Now I am crying a little with You, honey😢. I just feel Your overwhelm. Okay, now You switched emotions in the end and I have to laugh. Ugh, Jenny, wanna give You a hug 🤗 Just so sorry for You😔 Best wishes and please believe me, we all understand and expect nothing from You. Just You being You❤ (And I was thinking all time and watching the thumbnail "her hair looks pretty"😅😉)

Sending healing 💜

Praying for you, Jenny! ❤️🙏🏻

Sorry you're having such a rough time, Jenny. The 'drama queen' descriptor is such a lazy trope for those of us who feel and experience things more deeply. I hope you're on the road to recovery very soon. 🧡 (I have a desk riser and it is helpful - I just need to be careful not to stand too long as it aggravates my sciatica. I think a balance between the two is the key)

Oh. The dolls. I hat a lot them. Every night i made them face the wall or i wouldnt sleep. Another memory that came back.

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Please, take your pain killers as long as necesary, don't wait for your spine to be worse, like I did. Cayenne pepper balm is also very good for back pain, but wash carefully your hands after using it, any contact with eyes would be very painful. You're absolutely right, most people have no idea how intensely we can feel, and in addition to this, people who never suffered from real back pain always underestimate it and can't understand how bad it is. And with your father being sick, you had every reason in the world to have meltdowns, this is such an emotional overload nobody would be able to control it. Of course, a NT's reaction would probably be different, but it's not better, just different. Take all the time you need to rest, spine issues are something serious. I'm sorry it's reducing your income, I almost forgot how bad the US system is about health... I'm sorry I'm late, I've been lost in time because of fever... But I'm beginning to feel a bit better. Take great care of yourself, my friend, I hope you'll feel much better soon, but don't forget to be careful with your spine even when you're better !💕💕💕

Some people tell me im a very calming presence, and other people tell me I'm overly dramatic, it's very confusing for me. When my marriage ended, I was assaulted shortly after, my best friend told me "your life is one crisis after anther, I've had enough of your drama" and cut me out. I think perhaps the expectation is that we don't experience emotions at all? It sounds like you're experiencing a difficult and painful situation right now, I think it's a perfectly reasonable response to be overwhelmed and distressed, not "dramatic" at all!

calling anyone an over-reactor, exaggerater or a drama queen is invalidating. hyperconnective brain wiring = big feelings = big meltdowns. we can control our emotions about the same way epileptic people can control seizures. sending healing wishes and the common humanity of knowing what paralyzing back pain feels like.😢

Your husband sounds like a smart man. I hope you feel so much better in the morning.❤🪽