I always pretend to be “high” or “underslept” in order to pass as neurotypical

[Actually Autistic]

And it’s working well.

Whenever I encounter an uncomfortable social situation, I always mention that I’m super tired to make my slow response time socially acceptable.

Another tactic is to pretend I smoked weed even though I didn’t. Most people ask/assume I’m a big pot smoker because I naturally don’t talk much as a fear of people judging me.

If you’re on the spectrum and have to present yourself socially, a good thing to say is that you had 2 hours of sleep and are feeling very tired.

 

[Looksmaxxcel]

This is very high IQ post. Thanks for telling me this, I'll try this when I'm out in public to pass as more NT.

 

[FrothySolutions]

I'm legitimately underslept all the time, it hasn't won me any friends.

 

[Romello Gaghan 2]

You know the expression "fight fire with fire"? It definitely applies here. This is basically "fight autism with autism".

 

[GeneticFilth]

People already say I look tired because I have upper eyelid exposure.

 

[Deleted member 15737]

I usually am tired, that’s what chronic fatigue syndrome does to you.

 

[TheGambler2]

I often pretend to sleep in class just to avoid any conversations and eye contact or whatever

 

[Deleted member 5333]

pretend to be high in HS is legit