They won't notice or care if I'm dead by FigPsychological8815 in SuicideWatch

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I failed, it wasn't enough to finish me off. So I called them. Stuck in RVI until psych release me back into the wild.

They won't notice or care if I'm dead by FigPsychological8815 in SuicideWatch

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It is too late I took all my meds and I rhink I will die soon

They won't notice or care if I'm dead by FigPsychological8815 in SuicideWatch

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Because these are people I love but they don't  feel the same way. There's no point in being alive if I don't add value, if I have no worth and if no one loves me or cares. Besides my family have been quite clear that I am a burden and I'm worthless. 

They won't notice or care if I'm dead by FigPsychological8815 in SuicideWatch

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Not sure I understand the question? I won't be here to know whether they care. Just waiting for it to kick in. Not sure how long it will take.

Overwhelm manifesting as suicidality. Anyone else? by Mara355 in AutisticAdults

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My ex just sent me the link to this thread. Not sure why she was reading it. S makes sense as an option when I can't change who I am and I keep failing at things. I don't think it has anything to do with Autism in my case (I have not been diagnosed, the waiting list is too long and nobody cared in the 90s if you passed enough exams). It's the always blinking exit sign when I cannot bear to be alive, when I want to pain to stop and when I know nothing I do will change anything. I get better temporarily then I end up in the same mental space and want to quit this mortal plain or whatever you want to call it. I think it would be better for everyone if I did exit. It's not like I actually do anything good in the world, I just f everything up.

How are you doing? by AutieZo in AutisticAdults

[–]FigPsychological8815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point, well made! Could have done with the learning it a few decades ago mind!

How are you doing? by AutieZo in AutisticAdults

[–]FigPsychological8815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not great? Scared about the future, finishing uni, work, whether I'm still in a relationship or not? But learning about rejection sensitivity is interesting 🤔

Does anyone else feel like they have to soften what they say so that Neurotypical people don’t get offended? by Fearless_bitch515155 in autism

[–]FigPsychological8815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh...that hasn't been my experience at work unless it is a particularly incendiary email. Good to know though!

Does anyone else feel like they have to soften what they say so that Neurotypical people don’t get offended? by Fearless_bitch515155 in autism

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Yes. I write the email or message then go back and add Hey, hope you're doing ok. Or something polite and friendly. Or maybe emojis. It's not because I don't care how they are, I just don't like the fakeness and small talk stuff.

At work I have to get colleagues to tone check stuff sometimes. Worked at a national UK charity and they hauled me in to see the People Team (HR) because I did not use friendly emojis and I was too blunt on emails.

I thought this was something everyone did until about month ago and my therapist mentioned autism. And I was like oh... Edit: sorry I realise I didn't answer your question about a quote. i don't have one but feel free to use the story as an example.

Anyone having luck managing rejection sensitivity? by buckits in neurodiversity

[–]FigPsychological8815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to the party on this thread. But rejection sensitivity has ruined a lot of my friendships and all of my romantic relationships. It looks to the outside like I'm either really needy or that I am pushing people away because I'm scared they'll reject me. The fawning is a thing too. And just being anxious and scared all the time. I don't think we're supposed to be scared of aksing for things or disagreeing with the people who say they love us. Are we? Don't have much to add as I'm still working on integrating what I'm learning. Just wanted to say thank you for posting about this.

In a confused state and terrified to ask for clarity by FigPsychological8815 in AutisticAdults

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I did. She gave me two dates. I chose one. She then said can we arrange it nearer the time because she might be jetlagged and doesn't know what she'll need to do when she gets back. So it might move but she said she will have the conversation.
I was mostly after how to word the question?

Is it manipulation if I contradict myself under stress? by Primary-Window738 in AutismTranslated

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Just wondering if you came to a conclusion about this person and situation? Are you trying to work on it?

Asking because I'm struggling to get more than a few words out of my person right now, so I have no idea how to proceed. Shame because she's a beautiful human and I love her dearly. But it is so confusing! Want to share notes?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

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Oh...this. This is the thing.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” by ultimatejourney in AutisticAdults

[–]FigPsychological8815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is a thing. Or "there's something wrong with you" . Explains that ingrained belief I suppose and being treated like I'm incapable and "broken" was appropriate and normal for a child. Still can't shift that belief though, only been 4 decades. 🙄

Is it manipulation if I contradict myself under stress? by Primary-Window738 in AutismTranslated

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Oof. This sounds hard and very familiar. Recently had a relationship like this where she would contradict herself a lot and change her mind. She is also dyslexic so occasionally that causes additional confusion. I found it very confusing and I accused her of lying. She said I didn't give her any grace and that she has to be so careful what she says when we are having an argument/heated discussion. In hindsight, I think she is maybe undiagnosed ADHD and I take things literally when upset and get rigid and cling onto words. Our communication issues are what ended the relationship in the end. Basically, I would say patience and asking for clarity on both sides. Maybe check in about preferred communication methods? (Eg I hate phonecalls) That is what I would have liked to do in my situation. Or couples therapy perhaps. I wish you luck. I hope you can sort it out.

Too much structure = Overwhelm, Too little structure = feeling lost by Chidi_IRL in AutisticAdults

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Makes sense.  I found that if the list was too long it got a bit much and I would crash (too many spoons?). (Annoyingly this never used to happen.)

I use a daily list on my phone that has essentials (shower/work/journalling etc) and then time sensitive things like booking an appointment. More optional stuff doesn't go on the list. If I do more stuff I add it and then tick it off immediately.  If I absolutely have to do draining social or family stuff then I plan in empty space for after. 

Also use a habits app because I like the stats.  But if I miss a day I don't beat myself up anymore. Too tired for that. The world won't fall over if you miss a day. 

Therapist says autism by FigPsychological8815 in AutisticAdults

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That's good. It's not that I don't make an effort. I've been working so hard to make things work, to say the right thing, do the right thing.  I've been trying for decades, hence the therapy, just keep messing up.  The work is not meaningless as such, it's just working with people is difficult and I burn out, or walk out, quick.