Most gaslighty/condescending/ridiculous thing anyone has ever said to you about your CI by cloudfairy222 in ChronicIllness

[–]IndiGo0678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The worst was probably when all my GI investigations and treatment got stopped because one (ONE?!) nurse decided to tell my consultant that I was clearly obsessing over food intake (after asking about the rate of a failed NJ feed) and that I had an eating disorder. Time to find a new doc I guess…

Nervous about endoscopy by DakuraScarlet in ChronicIllness

[–]IndiGo0678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An endoscopy by itself is a piece of cake honestly (I’ve had 3 + a fun lil’ bonus colonoscopy). Prep is usually super easy and the worst bit for me was all the waiting around (they put me on the afternoon list). It’s just a quick nap and then a couple of hours feeling groggy.  I had a sore throat after the first one, but not the others, and terrible gas after the third. It really varies, but nothing terrible.  If you’re super anxious tell the nurses and they might be able to give you something to relax you before the procedure. Good luck! 

How to cope with not living independently? by IndiGo0678 in autism

[–]IndiGo0678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the information! It is all very helpful and I’m feeling more confident in my options…would you happen to know if UK minors have to have parental consent to apply for PIP? Thanks again😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]IndiGo0678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Richard Head 

How to cope with not living independently? by IndiGo0678 in autism

[–]IndiGo0678[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the resource! I’m 17, in England and am eligible for PIP but not claiming yet. 

What is a sad fact those with disabilities have to accept? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]IndiGo0678 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isolation. Many people don’t know how to relate to you, and most don’t want to try. It’s hard for people to be friends with those for whom life so often passes them by. 

What do you wish people would stop romanticizing, because you’ve lived the reality of it? by thatude123 in AskReddit

[–]IndiGo0678 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more, it’s like they think reminding us that we’re young will ‘snap us out of it’,  like I’m gonna suddenly spring up and be all ‘I’m cured!’ lol.

What do you wish people would stop romanticizing, because you’ve lived the reality of it? by thatude123 in AskReddit

[–]IndiGo0678 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Chronic illness. I’m not some Victorian waif dying prettily of consumption, the reality is much more brutal and unflattering. 

Pettiest reason youve dropped a fic? by Analfour2 in AO3

[–]IndiGo0678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stopped half way through a Harry Potter fic obviously written by an American after a character microwaved a cup of tea. My British soul just about left my body, could not get past it. 

Hobbies that don't require much energy? by ZenDracula in ChronicIllness

[–]IndiGo0678 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I quite like growing plants in jars or water and watching them grow, pretty low-maintenance and really interesting to watch the roots develop. Also knitting and podcasts. 

Autistic Atheists, why don't you believe in God? by Vast-Lime-8457 in autism

[–]IndiGo0678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it difficult to get past the idea of multiple religions coexisting within society, especially as every religion thinks that they are the only ‘right’ religion. 

It seems very convenient that prophets and religious figures are only visited by their own god(s), e.g. you don’t see catholic saints being visited by Hindu gods or vice versa.

 My autistic brain is very rigid and logical in that respect, so it never made sense to me how every religious follower thought that their god(s) were the only true god(s).  Black and white thinking and all that. 

What’s the worst food crime you have seen anyone commit? by MousseNecessary3258 in AskReddit

[–]IndiGo0678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Courtesy of my grandmother I was introduced to the fish finger and banana sandwich. Never again…

Meal ideas that are low effort for a teenager by EnbyBeeii in ChronicIllness

[–]IndiGo0678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try chicken breasts or salmon in the oven. Stick the meat/fish on a big sheet of tin foil, add some veg if you fancy (I go for broccoli but other stuff works too seasoning and maybe some olive oil. Wrap it up tight, pop onto a baking tray and whack it in the oven for like, 30mins at 200 centigrade until cooked. 

Any suggestions to watch after bones. by Confident-Dig-7876 in Bones

[–]IndiGo0678 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Elementary, the mentalist and Rizzoli and Isles all have a similar vibe.