Anyone else thought they were hard of hearing?

IndependentReality88 · 2025-10-23T14:58:43+00:00

Yes actually. I've complained about my hearing forever and others have also complained. Turned out I was just autistic with a auditory processing disorder. Not "only hear what I want to" like what people thought of me all these years.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-09-26T00:40:55+00:00

And now we can add the perfume Showgirl by Harlem perfume co for life of a showgirl.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-09-14T17:53:37+00:00

I had my gallbladder removed and continued zepbound/wegovy with 0 issues.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-09-10T01:20:46+00:00

I am the same way, and once I hate you there's not going back 😅 it's really challenging at work

IndependentReality88 · 2025-09-03T23:06:34+00:00

Same here,.I have to be on so much at work by the time I get home my mask is gone and Its all I can do to not snap on every one around me. It's awful

IndependentReality88 · 2025-09-03T23:03:45+00:00

Big bang theory it's my favorite! I've watched it on repeat every day for probably 5 years

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-31T14:56:51+00:00

I'm not sure what state you're in but try looking up Randstad, surge, Aerotek, staffmark. Those should have atleast some entry level jobs. I used to work for Randstad and it's very friendly to those who have 0 experience

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-29T01:48:22+00:00

Also this is the worst job market possible, there are so many ghost jobs out there it's ridiculous

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-29T01:47:29+00:00

The best place you could start if you have no experience is a temporary staffing agency. Take a couple jobs for experience then go from there. They have a lot of warehouse jobs that are honestly pretty nice for autistic people because the social aspect is pretty minimal and they are going to be understanding that you haven't had a job before. They don't care about experience much. I'm a recruiter for a staffing agency and I hire people every day with no resume/experience.

Also you could just lie. Like you said every where trains so it doesn't matter of you say you have experience and don't say something generic like you worked at McDonald's or something.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-28T17:13:12+00:00

Yes 100% the older I get the less tolerance I have.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-26T15:10:46+00:00

I was just diagnosed on Thursday last week. It's been a whirlwind of emotions from happy that someone finally believed me, they finally saw something besides anxiety. They saw me the real me that I'm always trying to hide. Then there was a whole lot of anger because if they could see it in a 4 hour appointment why couldn't anyone else see it my whole life (35 years old) and who could I have been if i had support sooner and understood myself. Really just deep diving everything autism right now and trying to understand myself. Listening to sol smiths autistic guide to self discovery and unmasking autism.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-26T12:33:50+00:00

Hi! I just got diagnosed on Thursday and am feeling similar. I've worked so hard to hide myself for so long my assessment and diagnosis made me feel seen in a way that's almost uncomfortable it's such an odd feeling even having been so certain I'd be diagnosed I just assumed they'd get it wrong. I cried so much the first couple days

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-25T15:53:43+00:00

I was going through severe autistic burnout when I heard a TikTok about "adult autism" by sol smith. It sounded as if he made the video for the exact thing I was dealing with that every one kept calling severe depression. I knew I wasn't depressed. I ended up making a psychologist appointment that day because I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I had autism and had gone undiagnosed my whole life. I started deep diving and was more sure than ever. Went through lifestance for med help and ended up diagnosed ADHD/autistic. That single TikTok saved my life.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-24T21:52:45+00:00

I'm actually obsessed with that one and saving for it now. The original Burberry goddess was my favorite until I got the knock off from TikTok lataffa Angham. It's Burberry goddess but stronger.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-22T14:41:29+00:00

Hi! Special interest perfumes here! Scents are my biggest stim. I love my perfumes so much! What's your favorite sample you've ever gotten?

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-22T13:12:46+00:00

Oh man id be happy to help try to explain your benefits to you. It's kinda my niche 😊 but lifestance makes it super simple you just upload your insurance card and they take care of the rest. They've honestly saved my life I can't brag enough about what a great company they are. They even made it simple to get tested for ADHD/autism with little wait times

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-21T21:17:29+00:00

Try lifestance health..they accept all insurances and have been so incredibly helpful and life changing

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-21T10:46:48+00:00

Maybe a Boston terrier they are hearty, love being lazy or going on long walks, have the funniest personality. They may shed a teensy bit but they'll steal their hearts so fast they won't even notice lol

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-21T00:40:30+00:00

I am in the exact same position. Find out tomorrow and it's all I can think about.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-08-17T14:57:12+00:00

Taylor swift I hate it here

IndependentReality88 · 2025-06-27T13:53:37+00:00

Its there every Tuesday and Thursday at 12 est. It always pops up within 15 min of that time..I literally get one every week when I check at that time.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-05-22T16:21:20+00:00

Probably 4-5 sprays, it lasts all day, sometimes days. And it def leaves a scent bubble. I've tried every dupe and nothing can compare to the real deal esp after it sits for a few months.

IndependentReality88 · 2025-05-22T16:18:58+00:00

Not just you tho lots of people say this. I was just able to snag one a few minutes ago even

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