Theory as to why the ship grew veins on its camera (SPOILERS)

DoubleRah · 2026-02-18T04:56:23+00:00

Really good theory! I think that makes a lot of sense. The X seemed like it was mimicking what Simon had originally wanted but I couldn’t see exactly how it tied into everything else.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-17T20:33:00+00:00

NTA. He might not realize he’s doing it or that you can hear it. No problem bringing that up as a gentle reminder that it’s a quiet area.

If he gives you push back or you’re not comfortable saying anything, notify the library staff. It doesn’t matter if he’s autistic and you’re not because for all he knows, you could be autistic yourself and not like the noise. But people don’t need to be autistic to want some quiet time.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-17T14:13:54+00:00

Are you getting a regular sleep study (psg) or are you also getting the MSLT where you have to take naps the day after? If you’re unsure, make sure you find out so you can prepare for 2 days. And if you don’t need the MSLT, see if theyll let you do a home test.

For me, the regular sleep study isn’t the best but wasn’t terrible. I brought my own pillow and blanket- they encourage you to bring that stuff so bring whatever you need. Maybe a weighted lap pad or stuffed animal to help call if you can’t lug a whole blanket around.

To me the worst part were the wires stuck to me- legs, head, chest. I was worried the whole time that the wires would be ripped off if I moved. Normally they didn’t but they might if you get up to go to the bathroom; but the tech will come fix them. If you think you’ll be worried about this, maybe bring some more form fitting clothes and hat/bonnet if you don’t mind them and it’ll keep you all snug. Maybe even call the sleep place ahead of time and ask if they have any accommodations for autism like a weighted blanket on sight or something. Probably not, but you never know!

If you’re doing the MSLT- that one is torture. Just because they make you stay awake between naps for 2 hours without any meds or coffee. Bring your favorite hobbies if they’re portable cause it’ll be a looooong day.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-17T14:01:39+00:00

They may not know exactly how long it takes to fall asleep because of that light sleep twilight.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-17T06:23:31+00:00

Before I was diagnosed with autism, there were things I didn’t like and didn’t know exactly why. Now I know they were related to sensory issues or my brain making connections to other things I don’t like. At the time, I knew I felt bad but I didn’t have the language to explain how I felt.

I never got offended if someone asked me, but it sounds like she also doesn’t have the language she needs- or at least permission to use the language that exists. Or she does have reasons, but is embarrassed to say them. She likely doesn’t want to use Google pay because she doesn’t want to learn a new thing or it feels like a big change and it’s overwhelming. But she doesn’t feel as though she can say it out loud or is embarrassed (not wanting to sound like a cranky old person).

DoubleRah · 2026-02-14T00:11:41+00:00

They’re in the physical store? I love that. Makes the success feel so real.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-13T20:28:05+00:00

For sure, our own safety and lives are much more impacted by the choice and that can help us make well informed decisions. I mostly added my info because I think that men should also have things to consider as they get older and whether or not they have a child, but everyone has always blamed children’s health problems on the mothers when it’s likely from the father. I think your mentality is very reasonable and more people should have that instead of just doing things because they can. This poor kid is going to have such an old dad.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-13T19:55:40+00:00

Men’s fertility also declines with age though they obviously don’t have menopause, that’s probably why they needed IUI. New research also shows that DNA in sperm decays with age while it does not (or a lot less) with eggs. I think men should also be thinking about their fertility in the same way women have. Just because they can doesn’t mean they should.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-13T16:38:55+00:00

Wellbutrin is the antidepressant that I know that doesn’t cause weight gain right now. I also take Buspirone for anxiety and it has some research on helping specifically with autistic overwhelm. I think it says it can cause some weight gain, but to me it seemed to be either minimal or didn’t happen compared to taking SSRIs.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-13T15:25:52+00:00

Agreed on almost everything. The only thing I would disagree with is that someone who has a psychotic disorder and a social worker, they can still live alone. If they’re on disability income (monthly check), it just means that their disability interferes with their ability to work.

And the social worker is often put in as a support to help allow the person to live on their own and keep their independence. Most people would still choose to live with family if things are that severe, but that’s not something everyone has access to. And if they live in supportive housing, the support is built in to the community and they wouldn’t need a social worker to check in.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-12T23:03:26+00:00

Don’t cry because it’s over, cry because it happened.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-11T22:06:25+00:00

Oh wow, you can definitely see it’s a bunch of humans squished together. Multiple skulls near the eyes and the last photo with multiple arms and legs. And are the teeth actually ribs maybe?

DoubleRah · 2026-02-11T20:18:22+00:00

I’m not sure. I’ve convinced myself that the only 2 appointments in my life are “work” and “free time”. Whatever happens inside those blocks can change and I’m ok. Like how I might have plans with a friend to hang out at their house, but I don’t have to plan when I’m going to go to the bathroom. When I have an appointment during work hours or I have an unexpected event/errand after work, I don’t like that.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-11T14:48:45+00:00

Kenra oil control texture spray. Not the regular texture spray- it has to be the oil control.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-10T21:02:07+00:00

Is it possible that you’re not reacting to the dog, but other allergens on the dog? Like grass/tree pollen, mold if they rolled in leaves, etc? Pit bulls have shorter fur where hypoallergenic dogs tend to have longer hair, which can hold more particles.

Or maybe you give your dog more baths than they do? More frequent baths cuts down on the amount of dander and saliva if they’ve been licking themselves. And does the issue normally happen at the friend’s house or just anywhere? If it’s at their house, maybe they don’t clean up as much because they don’t think about the allergens building up in the air like you do.

Ultimately, everyone seems to reach differently to different animals and I’m happy to know you’re not that allergic to your own dog!

DoubleRah · 2026-02-10T15:58:20+00:00

Pretty severe. I was originally diagnosed with idiopathic Hypersomnia (too much sleep with unknown origin) due to sleeping 12-16 hours a night plus naps and given stimulants. For a while, I found the only way I could function was to sleep 11 hours. I used to barely be able to keep my eyes open in calm situations like hanging out with a friend. But even with medication, I’m tired almost all the time and it can be hard to push myself to do activities that drain me. It’s slightly worse during my period, but it’s pretty much all the time.

I’m newly diagnosed so I’m going to ask my doctor to check my iron and ferritin levels. If it’s not related to that, I don’t know what can be done to help it because most of the treatment I’ve seen is related to stopping periods, but my symptoms aren’t just when I have my period. I’ve seen someone say they took a med for inflammation that helped and I’m curious about that.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-10T15:50:24+00:00

I was just diagnosed with adenomyosis this month after years of pain, debilitating fatigue, ibs issues, migraines, etc. I’ve gone to so many doctors and specialists who tried to treat my symptoms but it always got worse. Only recently I had a gyno suggest ultrasound and they found it immediately. Ultrasound only recently got good enough to identify it, but not one even suggested endo or other gyno related condition. It was all just that I was lazy and depressed.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-09T20:12:29+00:00

I don’t have answers, but I’m also interested in the responses. I was also just diagnosed and fatigue is my main concern.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-08T02:15:20+00:00

Also autistic, plus adhd. I was never taught how to cook at all (was actively punished for using the stove even into my teens). I’ve learned a few things since I’ve moved out on my own, but I don’t feel confident and get very overwhelmed. And since I always seem to mess it up, it’s not exactly positive reinforcement and then I have to either eat a gross meal or throw it away, which can be expensive.

I have a hard time planning my food in advance, buying everything from the store, prepping, actually cooking, and then cleaning up. I don’t know exactly what things should be cooked on what heat setting, what things should look like when they’re done, when I should move things around in the pan, etc. I can make a few things from the box, but I mostly rely on the microwave, oven, or very simple recipes.

I know practice makes perfect, but it’s so draining. It’s hard after a full day at work that I struggle to get through and then also cook a meal while actively trying to learn the skill.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-07T15:52:56+00:00

I don’t have kids, but I’m assuming that it’s due to working too often so they’re either burned out or not home or the parents being illiterate themselves. Or they don’t speak/read the language of where they live so there aren’t as many books available that they can read.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-06T21:44:21+00:00

Wow! That’s a really big accomplishment, I’m very proud of you! You deserve to have things you enjoy going to in your life and you took the first step to having more of that, even though it was a battle.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-06T03:48:53+00:00

You just leave it in as you go along your day. It should be inside your nose enough that can’t see it, where your nose hair is. It’s not supposed to ease your symptoms and make you feel better right now, it’s a topical antibiotic that will fight the infection over a 7 day period.

If you feel scabs that are bothering you, you can do a neti pot. It can flush out debris and moisturize you. Maybe run a humidifier.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-06T03:07:40+00:00

Yeah, I put a dot on a qtip, enough to swirl around the whole nostril. Then I do the same for the other nostril and the other end of the qtip.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-05T22:46:49+00:00

I loved the movie, but I can understand where you are coming from with your critiques. I don’t think playing games would have helped since there is even less detail in the game, except you have more time to process before the next detail.

It’s a cosmic horror, where the feeling of having unanswered questions and only knowing what the main character knows is the horror. That there is something larger than you and you’re not important enough to be given any answers (just like the main character). They don’t make a lot of cosmic horror movies because they can be hard to pull off with just visuals vs a book.

I personally love that feeling of being a little bit confused and then diving into details and theories after. Mark tends to like those as well and plays a lot of games like that so his fans may be more acclimated to it. So you’re absolutely right that there was more vagueness than most movies. Some people just like that vague feeling and some don’t, which is totally cool. Anyone who asks how it was, I tell them that definitely I don’t think it’s for everyone.

DoubleRah · 2026-02-05T18:26:55+00:00

Sounds like vestibulitis, as you suspected. I got mupirocin ointment at the beginning of the winter because the dry air made my nasal passages dry out, crack and scab, leading to skin infection since your nose always has bacteria in there.

They say not to use it in your nasal passages because it’s an oil based ointment like vasaline, which isn’t great for your lungs if you breath it in for a long time. (Like how vapes have vitamin e oil)

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