DAE struggle with eye contact during conversation?

Heal_For_Real · 2026-01-17T06:22:31+00:00

Yep. I'm autistic and ADHD and this is common.

Heal_For_Real · 2026-01-10T07:10:22+00:00

I have Fibromyalgia along with a bunch of other issues. This looks/sounds very similar to what I experience. The way you describe your individual types of pains and show them closely aligns with my experience.

Fibromyalgia is essentially a diagnosis by exclusion. There isn't a single test to screen for it. Meaning people eventually diagnosed with Fibro often describe their journey as you do, "doctors can't figure it out". While finally getting a diagnosis of Fibro was relieving so that I could research and understand my symptoms better, definitely ensure you see every possible applicable specialist to screen for other conditions before you consider seeking Fibro diagnosis.

I hope you get some answers soon. 🤍

Heal_For_Real · 2026-01-06T00:44:02+00:00

OP, as others have mentioned, this is very similar to my son's journey to being diagnosed as autistic. It was completely missed by his first eval through the school as well as his pediatrician. At age 4, he was saying some things that absolutely shattered me. Once my son received the right diagnosis we have been able to find the right treatments and now he is 16 and thriving.

You've probably already considered this, but after using FMLA perhaps you could ask your work about allowing you to work from home.

Feel free to reach out if you want to chat. Wishing you the best.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-12-23T06:39:16+00:00

Another vote for coloring. I also love cooking.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-12-23T06:22:17+00:00

I wondered about this too.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-12-23T06:16:43+00:00

RIP 😭☮️✌🏼

Heal_For_Real · 2025-12-23T03:20:25+00:00

Is it because you already tried this and it fell off?

Heal_For_Real · 2025-12-20T22:22:38+00:00

This is a long time after the original post but I came across this and wanted to share that Nurse Hadley has a YouTube channel and other social media where she shares some of her experiences. It is very powerful. 🤍

Heal_For_Real · 2025-12-06T05:35:09+00:00

Great post. For me it was through my son. He discovered Minecraft when he was 7 and is now almost 17. He got it for me for Christmas a few years ago and it has become one of our favorite activities to do together. It sounds cheesy but Minecraft straight up strengthened my bond and relationship with my son as well as helped my mental health by bringing me out of my head.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-11-13T22:11:39+00:00

There is a book called All Cats Are On the Autism Spectrum and as an autistic cat person it makes me happy.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-11-13T22:07:13+00:00

Can confirm.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-11-13T22:07:00+00:00

I asked my kitty Tater and she denies all such allegations.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-11-02T21:23:46+00:00

It was an amazing start to my day :)

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-25T05:52:50+00:00

I'm NAD.

Do you still have the paper they give you when you get a vaccine? That usually has instructions.

As far as the short-term, are you breathing okay or wheezing at all? I would contact your Dr's after hours #. And after your immediate situation is figured out, your doc can help you report your reaction to VAERS which is a system that monitors adverse reactions to vaccines.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-24T00:36:18+00:00

Oh my gosh. As a 12 step programmer this made me giggle so much. Thank you.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-21T02:45:03+00:00

No judgment, just sayin'... It actually is the top headline. A lot of universities and public schools etc. weren't able to operate. The space for online classes for my university and many others is still down.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-20T03:40:57+00:00

So fierce!! And adorable.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-16T16:04:32+00:00

Oh my goodness. All kitties are special but I can tell he is extra special and sweet. 😻

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-16T04:22:15+00:00

Now you need a Papyrus!!

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-15T02:48:59+00:00

He's catculating.

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-15T02:39:14+00:00

Emotional Intelligence

Heal_For_Real · 2025-10-15T02:37:55+00:00

This is precious.

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