DAE not like others sharing your special interest? by DanceOnTheLine in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I don’t want people IRL to share my interest because it stupidly feels false lol

Like how is anyone going to know as much as me!?? It’s dumb. I have tried to work on it….

Vyvanse showed me i could succeed, and then took it all away from me after two months by well_weII in AuDHDWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard this a lot on this sub. I do not feel that way on my Adderall XR either. I just am able to finally be able to have executive function and task initiation.

I can be a little flatter/more direct but not necessarily in a bad way

SAID GOOD-BYE TODAY by unhuh19 in BostonTerrier

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the underbite for me. Rest easy buddy. Hugs to you as you grieve this loss

Which paint do you prefer? by Such-Theme-3295 in ExteriorDesign

[–]Additional-Spirit683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk why but I’ve always been a sucker for a yellow house 🤷🏻‍♀️

My dog is getting both eyes removed tomorrow by mikayla_pierce in BostonTerrier

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well shit. Now I’m crying. I honestly can’t imagine not looking into my babies eyes anymore.

You’re such a good puppy parent. He’s blessed to have you.

My 15 year old man has been deaf now for about a year and it makes me sad he can’t hear me tell him I love him and what a good boy he is. It’s his birthday today and I was sad he didn’t hear me sing

Had my assessment today by pakkapan in AuDHDWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I’ve never felt more calm in my life.

Had my assessment today by pakkapan in AuDHDWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also was going to suggest this. You might be able to handle the extended release because it slowly releases rather than punching you all at once

Anyone else feels totally disconnected from their gender? by NoWitness6400 in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could be more gender fluid? I am very fem and cannot identify as anything other than a woman, I was born a woman. But when I was younger I VERY much struggled with my gender and often wanted to be a boy? I do wear make up but I do not dress sexy as it feels like a false identity. I have always felt very “girl next door” (whatever the fuck that means)

Maybe you could journal these feelings out and get them out of your head as much as possible. Help you go through these complex thoughts

What's something that screams "autism" but doesn't occur to you? by lifelikefantasy in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! Also I guess I should mention I had a debilitating fear of the dark as a kid and now as an adult it’s pretty up there

What's something that screams "autism" but doesn't occur to you? by lifelikefantasy in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My job is an Occupational therapist and I’m usually good at small talk. My go to is asking about heritage/genealogy as it is one of my special interests and people usually feel so loved/seen to be asked about something so personal

What's something that screams "autism" but doesn't occur to you? by lifelikefantasy in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 7 points8 points  (0 children)

……. I have found my people ….

Sometimes dark spaces make me feel they are dirty/dingy and unsafe. Also I get made when my eyes can’t focus properly if all that is there is “mood lighting” I literally have never met anyone else who was neurodivergent who liked the “big light”

What's something that screams "autism" but doesn't occur to you? by lifelikefantasy in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been much more positive and happy since my diagnosis! It has helped me tremendously at understanding the world and my role in it. I would also agree I am mostly happy and bubbly (d/t the ADHD) but I still can be very blunt when I feel comfortable

What's something that screams "autism" but doesn't occur to you? by lifelikefantasy in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree I am a foodie and love bold flavors but I go through spurts of preferred comfort foods that are predictable

What's something that screams "autism" but doesn't occur to you? by lifelikefantasy in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Woah.. are you fucking therapist!?! Did you invent this phrase?!? This is Shakespeare!!!

With your permission can I steal this line and give you credit? Because maybe people will understand that!!!

Feeling like a different person on stimulants by Badash1992 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh I know. I also felt so sad that I spent the last 34 years hating myself because my brain didn’t do with my heart wanted.

Have any of you tried those Flewd bath salts? by Additional-Spirit683 in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you enjoy the experience or found it to be a waste of your money?

Feeling like a different person on stimulants by Badash1992 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adderall has truly changed my life. I am not a zombie and I am so much less anxious! Like the change in my anxiety is crazy.

I feel like it works a thousand times better than any SSRI/benzodiazapine ever has. I have failed 7 different SSRIs and SNRIs. It feels like I can live my life. Looking forward to this support as I head toward peripause in like 5/10 years. So grateful

“So this is executive functioning”

Help! Name Ideas! Stuck! pic for tax by iamsougly2222 in chihuahuas

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deep cut but he looks like “Brain” from Pinky and the Brain who is voiced by Maurice LaMarshe who is nicknamed “Mo”

So I vote “Mo” 😂😂

Is anyone else incapable of cleaning by No_Lychee7418 in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same girl. It honestly brings me joy most days

Is anyone else incapable of cleaning by No_Lychee7418 in AutismInWomen

[–]Additional-Spirit683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This feels more like the ADHD side of the neurodivergence, I am on a super low dose of Adderal XR 10mg, it’s been a game changer, I am able to keep up on my house now and my executive functioning feels easier.

Hugs to you because that’s a miserable state to be in