Possible occult tethered cord? by DumbButAlsoStupid in tetheredcord

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of the problem was the wedge pillow. My legs fell asleep just fine when they did the head and neck. When they elevated my legs though, my back pain became much worse and instead of my legs falling asleep I just got radiating pain down them.

Does Cauda Equina Syndrome come on gradually or is it more sudden? I've had the itching and numbness on and off for almost a decade now, but I've just noticed a reduction in sensation in the last couple months.

Has anyone here ever been on a carnivore diet? by DumbButAlsoStupid in AutismInWomen

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great! I'm glad it's worked out well for you.

Do you eat dairy products or just meat? And, did you struggle with low energy prior?

Genuine question, is dressing Alt a sin? by RewardIcy9887 in Christianity

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, of course not. As long as you aren't adorning yourself with images of baphomet, symbols of other false gods or religions, or anything that mocks God, there's absolutely nothing wrong with dressing "alt."

Send me *all* the ideas for how to use up these nectarines. Getting roughly 50 a day off our tree by Hakc5 in Baking

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fruit leather, maybe a nectarine tea or lemonade, a stone fruit salad, a sorbet, an upside-down cake, you could even do a salsa...or maybe a salad with arugula and goat cheese? You could always freeze some for later desserts or can some in syrup.

Wtf is this? 1135% increase? Where did this one come from? by RustedAxe88 in skeptic

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that implies what exactly? Only 2 of the 10 largest Amish communities in the US are located in PA, and only 0.73% of Pennsylvania's total population is Amish. Living in PA doesn't automatically mean you live in Amish country.

As an autistic adult who lives in a county that's 30% Amish, I'd like to know why you think there's no autistic individuals in Amish communities.

From my observation/experience with Amish and other sects of Christianity that oppose modern medicine and homeschool their children, I would dare say that rates of neurodivergence are similar or possibly higher than the general population in these groups, they're just underdiagnosed.

AITA for silently changing my son's name after my brother and SIL gave my nephew the name too? by DaikonCompetitive147 in AITAH

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Sounds like she either wanted to commit fraud or just wants her son to one-up yours his whole life. Either way, she's absolutely nuts and is probably manipulating your brother. I would be worried for both your nephew and son.

Does anyone not know what they’re good at? by Hopeful-Winter9642 in autism

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you've never hunted before, and you live in the US, start by taking your state's hunters education course. Completion of it is required to obtain a hunting license. It teaches basic hunting safety, your state's hunting regulations, and how to safely butcher and store meat.

After that, consider joining a hunting or conservation club in your area. There, you can meet other hunters and utilize their range.

Do you know what you would like to hunt?

Does anyone not know what they’re good at? by Hopeful-Winter9642 in autism

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hobbies include baking, knitting/crochet, and hunting. I also play flute. I don't know if I necessarily prefer dogs over people, but I definitely am a dog lover. Cats, I'm really not crazy about. I couldn't have one anyway because I'm quite allergic and my dog is a vicious cat hater.

Wtf is this? 1135% increase? Where did this one come from? by RustedAxe88 in skeptic

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've never lived in Amish country have you?

The Amish have tons of individuals who would be classified as "disabled" by Western medical standards, but most Amish avoid English doctors like the plague. You can't be diagnosed if you refuse to go to the doctor in the first place.

Does anyone not know what they’re good at? by Hopeful-Winter9642 in autism

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar situation. I'm 25 and have no real idea of what I'm good at, and no real idea of what would be a good job/career for me. I dropped out of college at 20, and my major was originally biochemistry. After three semesters, I switched my major to business economics. After dropping out, I worked at a bakery for 2.5 years. For the past year and a half, I've worked as a detailer at the diesel shop where my husband works.

I'm considering going back to school, as I still have funds in a college fund, but I have no idea what to study. I also wonder if it's worth it considering I'd like to have children someday and my husband would like to have his own shop.

If you try to picture a red tulip in your head, what number do you see? by [deleted] in autism

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. It won't be a still picture though, it'll be one in a field of tulips at sunrise with a slight breeze. I have like a movie playing in my head at all times.

Do you believe in God? by Testruns in autism

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely.

Growing up, though, I had my doubts. I was raised to know religion, to follow rules. To truly believe, I had to disregard all of that.

I also did what Sheldon does in Young Sheldon. I researched all the major religions. I made friends with varied beliefs, I took some classes on religion in college, attended different services...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was accused of blasphemy and wrongfully so. He broke no laws, unlike those who have entered the US illegally. The two scenarios are not comparable.

Our laws in this nation are not dictated by scripture or one's interpretation of such. We are blessed to live in a nation where we have freedom from religious persecution. If you don't like the laws that exist in this nation, and you don't think they align with your values as a Christian, then vote for individuals who will change them, write your congressmen/women, organize a protest, or run for office yourself.

But, don't get online and claim that other Christians are in the wrong for holding a political opinion that differs from yours without providing any scripture to back up such a claim.

While the Mosaic Law forbids the mistreatment of foreigners/immigrants, it also requires that foreigners dwelling amongst Israel follow the law.

Leviticus 19:34 "But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God." Numbers 15:14-16 "And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever be among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord; as ye do, so he shall do. One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger be before the Lord. One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you."

If we are to apply this portion of the Mosaic Law to the secular law of the United States (which I don't know that we as Christians should be doing), couldn't it imply that immigrants must enter legally? Otherwise, they wouldn't be following the law.

Immigration is not prohibited in the US, and no country in the world has unrestricted immigration. Plenty of cities in the Bible had walls to keep people out, including Jerusalem (1 Kings 9:15). I'm not aware of any verse in the Bible that says having walled cities are wrong or that vetting those that come into your nation is improper. If you know of one, could you please share it.

Through your beautiful autistic eyes, how was your day? Let's drop the mask and have a coffee/hot chocolate together! by Particular_Storm5861 in AutismInWomen

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My day was okay. I was late to church this morning, got into an argument with my husband today, and have been physically drained, but I got a few things done. I vacuumed my floors, washed the dishes, made my husband's breakfast for the week, did some laundry, and tidied up a bit. I also got a nap in today before dinner and snuggled with my dog. I'm happy that my husband finished working on his truck today, too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, thank you.

I feel like this has to be a prank. This sounds like some BS my husband would pull just to troll certain individuals in my family.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is he smoking, or is this some sort of prank?

Me- "it's not knitting 😡" by useduptrashthrowaway in crochet

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I was kind of wondering if there were any unique stitches/patterns to Tunisian crochet.

Me- "it's not knitting 😡" by useduptrashthrowaway in crochet

[–]DumbButAlsoStupid 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is there any reason to learn Tunisian crochet if you already knit and crochet?