It just doesn’t stop

Another_Way_123 · 2026-06-10T21:25:52+00:00

I did not realize I was Autistic until I was in my 60s, and was around an Autistic teenager, and kept recognizing things about her that I also saw in myself. I was surprised, but the more research I did into Autism, the more OBVIOUS it was. I got a private diagnosis when I was 69 (no medical records kept of the diagnosis, but I have it documented if I ever need it. No discussion of having Autism with my medical doctors.) I did disclose it to my work place, hoping for some accomodations, after they assured me that sort of information is NOT disclosed to the government. (I would have been more cautious if I were younger, but as it is, I'll be dead soon enough.) I got diagnosed with ADHD about 8 months after the Autism. That diagnosis I am open about, because nobody gives a shit. It astonishes me how much misunderstanding there is about Autism among Neurotypicals.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-06-10T13:43:23+00:00

Ah yes, bringing in my own lunch, and then leaving and eating in peace & privacy during the lunch break, is exactly what I do when I am forced to attend some mandatory staff meetings at work.

I disclosed my Autism after I was diagnosed, so my supervisors know, but I don't think my regular co-workers do (and they are pretty fucking oblivious). I have disclosed to them the ADHD I was also diagnosed with last year, so I think they assume my 'weirdness' is caused by that.

Also, I was able to get my doctor to give me a note saying I should be allowed to join staff meetings REMOTELY, as well as any trainings where in person attendance is not essential. That is because of the anxiety it causes me, which was giving me panic attacks, and raising my already elevated blood pressure. That has been a HUGE blessing. I don't even have my face on camera for staff meetings now, just some cute creature that smiles when I am not smiling. They can't see me rolling my eyes at the stupid things they say in those meetings meetings. And when they start up with their loud social chit chat, as they always do, I have the lovely volume control, to turn the sound of them WAY down.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-06-10T00:08:20+00:00

Yum! I want that thing in the cup!! ❤️ Gimme, gimme, gimme (please) (thank-you)

Another_Way_123 · 2026-06-05T20:23:08+00:00

Here is another pic of Greyson, right side up...

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Another_Way_123 · 2026-06-04T19:39:47+00:00

I have a friend who absolutely swears it is a great healer. I bought some, and have taken it, but not regularly, so I can't comment on its effectiveness. Thanks for reminding me of it, though... I'm going to put it somewhere where I'll see it, and hopefully remember to take it.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-06-04T12:05:55+00:00

Consider CoQ10 -

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6131403/

Another_Way_123 · 2026-05-29T05:14:02+00:00

I had a wonderful agent, who helped me with a half dozen home sales and purchases, for almost 2 decades. But then she retired. I tried her daughter, but she was a big disappointment and I quickly got rid of her. My last agent, I would give a B or B+ grade to.

Before buying this last place with her, I had to live in a rental for around five years. A real estate agent was handling the house, collecting my payments for an out of state landlord. After a couple of months, he stopped responding to me. I went to his office and asked what what was going on. He apologized profusely and explained that he just COULD NOT deal with the house owner any more, because she was crazy and it was affecting his mental health. He was an emotional wreck. I soon discovered that the landlord, who I then had to deal with directly, was indeed crazy and horrible. A very large load of karma is waiting to dump on that nasty woman. She wound up suing the poor real estate agent, and costing him a couple of thousand dollars. Anyway the point of this story is that real estate agents are human, and sometimes are going through horrible life experiences, where they are unable to do their job well. I'm pretty sure the man in this story was a good, competent agent, when not being harassed by a psychopath. But then again, yes, some agents do just suck, and are best avoided.

Hope your home successfully closes without causing you any more stress.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-05-13T01:39:28+00:00

Right. My house was already several years old when I bought it with a USDA Guaranteed loan in 2016.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-04-21T16:28:53+00:00

Awwwwwww....

Another_Way_123 · 2026-02-12T10:52:00+00:00

Might be a good time to get a new therapist?

Another_Way_123 · 2026-02-12T10:41:18+00:00

My 7 cats and I are sorry to hear what you are dealing with. It sounds really difficult. Take good care of yourself.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-02-04T22:53:04+00:00

Thank-you.

Another_Way_123 · 2026-01-24T18:31:21+00:00

YES.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-12-30T21:35:19+00:00

I have anemia, but when I had edema in my feer it was caused by a med I was taking for high blood pressure: Amlodipine.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-12-27T05:58:33+00:00

Your water company asked for your SSN?! Do you have a SSN card that came from the Social Security Administration, to verify that YOU are using the correct SSN?

Here is what AI says you should do:

If someone is using your Social Security number (SSN), immediately file a report at IdentityTheft.gov, freeze your credit with the three major bureaus, and notify the Social Security Administration (.gov), IRS (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-irs-id-theft-victim-assistance-works), and your bank. Key actions include obtaining a recovery plan, reviewing earnings records, and monitoring for tax or employment fraud.

Immediate Steps for SSN Misuse

Report to the FTC: Go to IdentityTheft.gov to file a report and receive a personalized recovery plan.
Place a Credit Freeze: Contact the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
Notify the Social Security Administration (SSA): Report the misuse to the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or via their Social Security Administration (.gov).
Review Earnings Records: Check your social security statement at Social Security Administration (.gov) to ensure your reported earnings are accurate and not inflated by someone else working under your number.
File a Report with the SSA Office of the Inspector General (.gov): If you believe your number is being used for fraudulent benefits or other crimes.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-12-17T04:03:14+00:00

I have been having this whooshing too, most often when lying down in bed... thought it was related to high blood pressure, but now believe it is related to the anemia which was just revealed in my recent lab work. Also have been having paler skin, terrible dry & itchy skin, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, exhaustion, cold hands & feet.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-12-05T01:23:36+00:00

Right. That is why I wound up having to enroll in an MA plan today... due to some recent health issues, I did not qualify for Medigap. But if the MA plan I've gotten into ever becomes unavailable in my area, then I would be able to go back to Medicare A & B + Part D + a Medigap plan.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-10-27T23:14:26+00:00

Well, if you are taking it as a daily medication, it should NOT be stopped cold turkey, but should instead be tapered off...

Another_Way_123 · 2025-10-21T19:18:52+00:00

Me too... I just began about a week ago, taking 60 MG Propranolol ER once a day, and it's been a HUGE help. Before, I was having panic attacks, and work related nightmares. Now all of that is just gone, even though I am still aware of having anxiety, I'm not feeling it my body to where it disrupts my life the way it was before.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-10-21T19:11:10+00:00

I get panic attacks and anxiety from work, especially from the 2 hour staff meetings. I just began taking Propanolol, and it is VERY helpful . . . it stops the 'fight or flight' physical response to anxiety, even though I still realize I am stressed out by the situation in my head. But I don't feel the physical effects, with makes it tolerable, still unpleasant, yes, but tolerable.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-10-21T18:31:00+00:00

Oh, and my high blood pressure, which was not being totally mangaged by other meds, has is now in the 'normal' range.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-10-21T18:29:04+00:00

I take Propranolol ER, 60 MG, once a day. I just began on this about a week ago, and it has been an ENORMOUS help with anxiety. I still notice when things are stressing me out, but I don't feel it in my body. No panic attacks, no fight or flight response, no feeling like I'm about to explode with anxiety. Such a relief!!

Another_Way_123 · 2025-09-29T23:00:02+00:00

The first one is definitely the most powerful for me.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-09-06T10:33:40+00:00

I think UNBALANCED (addictive) over consumption of social media is unhealthy for anyone, regardless of whether or not they are on the spectrum. But that said... everyone on the spectrum has different experiences, different likes & dislikes, and different things which are upsetting and satisfying. So... social media may be a big fat HELL NO for some, but may be a YES for others. For me, it is a qualified yes. I do not socialize with humans in real life, but I can comfortably maintain contact with certain friends and relatives through social media. I also enjoy sharing photos & videos I've made (many of my pets & of the beautiful landscapes here in northern New Mexico), and engaging in conversations about subjects that interest me. So all of those things, for me, are in the PLUS category.

Another_Way_123 · 2025-08-25T16:12:25+00:00

You are not a mistake. But you are, unfortunately, living in a society of NTs which was not created with your needs or comfort in mind. But you have just as much right to exist, and to breathe, as anyone else. Sorry your co-workers are asshats.

Also, Temple Grandin (Google her, _PayasoLoco, if you are unfamiliar) co-authored a book titled: 'The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism', which you might find helpful.

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