{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67895b07981eb82ca6374d35/69dda9d6f24ed7c15fdddba8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E66 | Neurodiversity and the fear of being perceived ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67895b07981eb82ca6374d35/1776133748606-0b29282b-da8f-4091-b9dc-4b3dff6ce858.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Why does being seen feel so uncomfortable… even when nothing’s actually wrong?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unpack the fear of being perceived - something that shows up in many people from the neurodivergent community. From overthinking how we’re coming across, to feeling exposed just existing in public (and private!), to avoiding being watched altogether (lockdown was an interesting time) - we share what this experience feels like for us. </p><p><br></p><p>Maybe you'll recognise this in yourself too? We talk about masking, perfectionism, shame, and the weird contradiction of wanting to be understood but not wanting to be perceived.</p><p><br></p><p>SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast @wtf.journals </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ellie & Paige Harwood"}