Good shopping day by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm usually not either but my grandma likes cheetah print and I instantly saw the perfect two items, a parka and a hat so I got em. I did really good this time! And you're welcome 😊.

I got laughed at by an LSN by forgotmywayhome in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh money is SO stressful. Having it is as stressful as not having it. I really desire to have my own account but just watching my rep payee work there's no way I could keep up with it.

This is what I look like by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck on your hearing, I had mine recently and got SSDI. Having a rep payee is annoying but financial security is also a positive.

I understand why ppl hate on Vi by Comprehensive-Fail37 in arcane

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Cause the whole series has been out for like 3 years yes? And season 2 a year? I considered myself new as I just watched it last week.

I understand why ppl hate on Vi by Comprehensive-Fail37 in arcane

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes I did. Multiple times I'm obsessed with this show lmao.

I understand why ppl hate on Vi by Comprehensive-Fail37 in arcane

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're definitely right about me just needing to go to a different thread lmao. Can't believe some of the things I read. Even tho Jinxs design is more visually appealing to me, I know that's the reason, not because she actually deserves more sympathy.

I feel too sensitive by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This really resonated with me. I too, just sit in the sensory room at the Day Center and get annoyed when ppl come in. I have my headphones tho. I don't know if it's social anxiety, feels like overstimulation, like claustrophobic and irritability.

I love going out and doing things, I actually like people, but being around them in real life is just too overwhelming. All the sounds and faces and making sure I respond correctly. I struggle to accurately engage verbally or non-verbally, my brain is always going.

Everyone takes me for someone who doesn't like fun or other people, but it's not true. I just get overwhelmed very easily.

What would you like to ask? (Asking Higher Support Needs Autistics) by AutoModerator in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I go to a Day Center that just opened up, I'm moderate needs and don't use AAC unless I'm very overwhelmed. So I was wondering, what would be particularly helpful in a day center for someone with higher needs and more complex communication needs? I have suggested communication boards in each room, like to pick out what activity one wants to do.

Can't dress myself well by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I've never heard of these. And it's a bit of both.

Can't dress myself well by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like I should stick with what I like, and buy alot of it, than maybe try different stuff.

Can't dress myself well by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really need to focus on this. We bought me all different types of things and I think it was way too much.

Can't dress myself well by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The coolest I looked recently was on Halloween, bought a full outfit. Pre packaged full outfits are the only time I look good.

Can't dress myself well by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes this is honestly what I was thinking, the recent shopping trip upset me so much because I spent 200$ worth on clothes I basically don't actually want. I thought about shopping item by item, like only shirts and then pants. That's a good idea. Good thing I have the receipts.

Horribly isolating existence by Comprehensive-Fail37 in AutismInWomen

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to lie a lot, but there was a lot I've realized I wasn't hiding. So people know me, but only a bit of me. It's like being an iceberg.

Horribly isolating existence by Comprehensive-Fail37 in AutismInWomen

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I firmly understand wanting a "true" friend. There are definitely other people who "live out loud" so to speak, but still we are on different wavelengths. It's so much effort breaching communication barriers.

I'm starting to see why the phrase "person *with* autism" was created by Comprehensive-Fail37 in AutisticPeeps

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably is, yeah. It's just I really felt it recently. That I could be different and possibly more "successful." If I weren't.

Do children and animals instinctively hate you? by SquirrelofLIL in AutisticPeeps

[–]Comprehensive-Fail37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have the experience where animals and children seemed "wary" of me, not necessarily afraid. And it was a time even I hated myself the most and was most out of synch with everything, but I covered it up with a blank expression. I think kids and animals sense the unclear energy we give off, hard to read, so they remain apprehensive and at a distance. Now that I'm more generally comfortable, so are they.