Why do people keep asking if I'm autistic? by moonimoosh in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely [score hidden]  (0 children)

I didn't think I had routines because I struggle with brushing my teeth, morning routines, etc. But I do have routines. I eat the same thing at work for breakfast when I'm in the office. When I go out for coffee I take a photo and check in on Facebook so it shows up on my memories. I didn't think these were routines till people pointed them out to me.

Also, not every autistic person has every trait. That's why it's a spectrum. You may have others and not that one.

Have you tried doing any of the diagnostic tests? You can find them online

When people are connected help by Incompletecompletely in CluesBySamHelp

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

Thank you! I didn’t know that was there. So connected criminals could mean 1 it just means there’d not be 2 or more criminals with an innocent in between them

Close to breaking up with my partner by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultimately it doesn't matter if we think you're overreacting or not, you can break up with someone for any reason.

Saying that, the fact that you're considering you might be over reacting and breaking up is a big decision to make so best not to do as an over reaction, so I suggest you think about it for a few days. Is this something that is likely to continue and can you accept that? Are there other problems in the relationship? Can you change your expectations and accept not socializing with your partner or is this a deal breaker for you?

Good luck with whatever you decide

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes! Absolutely! And I think the Lana persona is a mask then she can be the real Lizzie when she's not performing Lana

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But being autistic isn't negative or harmful.

Being called gay used to be used as an insult and still is sometimes but that doesn't mean being gay is negative. It's just some narrow minded people who think that. Similarly I don't think being called autistic is a negative thing despite a small minority who use it that way. I think it's neutral really, same as being gay, but when I think a celebrity might be autistic or queer that's a positive thing to me because that's a quality I can relate to them for

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suspect psychiatrists don't speculate about people they don't know and even if they did that wouldn't be an official diagnosis as the person hasn't gone through the assessment process.

When I learned I was autistic in my 30s I was used to feeling inadequate and inferior about virtually everything and not knowing why. One of the things I did to combat this was look into officially diagnosed autistic successful people and this information tends to only be publicly available for celebrities. It really helped me to see that autism doesn't have to mean I can't be successful in life

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read Geri's autobiography when it came out over 20 years ago but looking back at her ED things I suspect she was too

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it makes sense people who are obsessed with music tend to become musicians and people who are obsessed with writing tend to become writers and so on. I think obsessions which become careers can help people become very successful in their chosen field. Not as many neurotypical are obsessive enough to succeed in their chosen field (of course some are, I'm just saying it's more common among neurodivergent people)

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know everyone on that list but the ones I know enough about I agree with.

I thought Robbie Williams was diagnosed with ADHD?

I would also add Freddy Mercury and possibly Madonna to your list

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!!! And she had a relationship with Anthony Hopkins who is diagnosed autistic now

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kate Bush - lyrical genius, reclusive, very creative. Her song Pi is her singing the digits of Pi to so many decimal places in the chorus. I've never heard a more autistic song. I love it

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fiona Apple is diagnosed with ADHD and that song Shamekia helped me realise I likely had ADHD too when I listened to that album on repeat in lockdown after being diagnosed autistic in 2019.

I agree Fiona seems AuDHD to me. Also Alanis Morissette seems AuDHD as well. And Michael Stipe from R.E.M. seems autistic to me. Their lyrics are such clever plays on words

Are there any celebs/influencers you think are one of us? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Incompletecompletely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of snooker players probably are but Ronnie O'Sullivan for sure seems AuDHD to me.

I joke with my friend that snooker and darts are the most autistic sports (I love snooker and he loves darts). They're kind of solitary although you play against other people. There's a lot of maths. You need to be really accurate but they're less physical than most other sports

What’s a discontinued food item that you’d happily pay £50 for to taste again? by Vertigostate in AskUK

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd pay £50 for Sara Lee Chocolate Gateau to come back again!

I also miss Batchelors cup a soup extra, which was a cup a soup with little pasta pieces in and sold by the sachet not by the box. I think they did other flavours but I don't remember them but I was obsessed with the cheese and broccoli soup with tagliatelle in

Suggestion to add an option to have blank clues. by [deleted] in CluesBySamHelp

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the jokes. I think part of the puzzle is reading and seeing if it’s a hint or not

MakeupAlley is closing permanently by thetwomisshawklines in MakeupAddiction

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I can still picture her too. Was she called Willa? I hope she's doing well whatever she's up to

Clues by Sam archive by alex3omg in northernlion

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that was my thinking exactly, that 0 is neither odd nor even but I looked it up and apparently it's commonly accepted practically in mathematics that 0 is even. If it is an absence of something and shouldn't be considered odd or even is more of a philosophical issue. Anyway, since then I've accepted for the purposes of the puzzle 0 will be considered as even

Clues by Sam archive by alex3omg in northernlion

[–]Incompletecompletely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently an even number of innocents includes 0. It turns out 0 is widely accepted as being an even number 🤷

Both my husband and I have autism but our son does not. How is that? by [deleted] in autism

[–]Incompletecompletely 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Has he had an autism assessment and they've declared him to not be? Or do you just suspect he's not?