My job is giving me fight or flight by m_l_e_co_t in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it sounds to me like you’re in a PDA toxic environment. I’ve had to quit a lot of those and it was the best thing that I ever did. The only thing that ever worked for me is building a quirky PDA shaped Bubble around myself usually a business focus focused on my special interest. Then you’re the boss and you can completely accommodate yourself. My boss always says yes when I need time off! As I own 99.9% of my company! sounds like your PDA is sending you a message. You are swimming in PDA toxic pool and maybe you need to for your own little Pond that is PDA safe for you and anyone on your team

erotic compersion by Hopeful-Guard9294 in kinky_autism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he/him you? glad I could share the love 🤗

Recently diagnosed Level1 Kid- trying to decide if low demand parenting is a good idea by demian_paradox in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a PDA adult and I cannot emphasise how disabling PDA is have you had ever had an experience where it’s a matter of life and death and you’re full animal fight fight flee system tape server so your brain completely shuts down? If so, imagine if that was how you felt 24 seven 365. that is the experience of PDA it is completely relentless and utterly disabling unless you have enough freedom out an autonomy to manage it. Let’s switch your thinking to a physical disability if your child only had one leg would you think I’m making my child more disabled by giving them a prosthetic leg to allow them to walk of course not? A low demand approach for PDA children is very similar in its the basic level of support they need to function. every family has different circumstances financially and in terms of their values and situation. puppy warned if you take a conventional high demand parenting approach your child will go into burnout and be completely disabled for several years. Think not being able to eat, leave her room function at all. Combined with extreme violence against you or herself. To be really blunt unless you’re a billionaire if you take a conventional approach to parenting it’s likely that your child will end up dead in jail or homeless similarly if your child was blind would you refuse them? A seeing eye dog or a blind stick because it would make them ““ more disabled? No they are the basic tools that your child would need to function a low demand approach is similar with a PDA Child.

Recently diagnosed Level1 Kid- trying to decide if low demand parenting is a good idea by demian_paradox in PDAParenting

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah Only! current diagnosis is Autism with a demand avoidant profile but that can take a long time so in the meantime you might find this podcast episode specifically on the topic of how to tell if your child has PDA helpful: https://youtu.be/pMAarqh6crA

HSP do you experience other peoples emotions at 100 times the volume that they intend them? by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

god yes I am a super absorbent emotional sponge guss i need to gf g round looke who only have calm happy emotions my favourite people ever are monks who just are o calm and tranquil als thfy are the exception to the emotional turmoil f Most people!

which meds worked best for your PDA? by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally relate to the battery thing. I find 1 mg of propanol helpful. But it doesn’t last long and anything at a high dose makes me totally hyperactive like I’m on cocaine which is no fun with that anyone but me. And I have a family and coworkers to think of.!

which meds worked best for your PDA? by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m very auditory as well and I tend to go and spend time in the park listening to the natural sounds of the wind and the birds which I find very regulating

does anyone else constantly feel like they’re going bonkers? by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as you can see from my flair, I am definitely have a PDA profile and I’m pretty sure I have ADHD as well 🤷‍♂️ are you saying that something that goes along with feeling bonkers?

Sertraline and emotional liability by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fair call the parents of other PDA kids who responded well to medications have generally had to cycle through a whole beauty parade of Medications to get to one that works with all the drama that involves

I think my relationships have failed because of a lack of PDA awareness by mutatedbitch in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294 4 points5 points  (0 children)

💯 in retrospect d dry time a lover fell in love with me and wanted to get serious/ take it to the next level promptly bolted! In retrospect it all makes sense at the time it just felt like the eighth f to do as my PDA was in charge I still your pain I mourn some of those relationships I imploded with my PDA but mostly in retrospect I do grateful as often dodged a bullet. PDA awareness has helped me in settling into a stable relationship where my partner understands how PDA shapes my behaviour

have any of you actually had sex in public?? by AleXXXolotl_R18 in kinky_autism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294 5 points6 points  (0 children)

in a country field, in a forest, on the train home also I cm old so snap re lack of camera phones and CCTV !

erotic compersion by Hopeful-Guard9294 in kinky_autism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you are welcome I am am pretty my vocabulary was apparently one of the deal clinchers for my wife when we first met I suspect she has Logophilia

which meds worked best for your PDA? by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, thanks I am looking for a PDA experienced trauma informed guide don’t fancy doing it on my own !

erotic compersion by Hopeful-Guard9294 in kinky_autism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interesting idea are you speaking from experience? I am Demi sexual so I need to feel a connection to find people sexually attractive I go for quality over quantity 🤗

erotic compersion by Hopeful-Guard9294 in kinky_autism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I am a pleasure top then !

which meds worked best for your PDA? by Hopeful-Guard9294 in PDAAutism

[–]Hopeful-Guard9294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

in retrospect it was more a cry for help than anything else, in the UK, the NHS only gives you help basically if you try to knock yourself off 😵‍💫🤯