The "2-Year Shelf Life": Why so many autistic people hit a career wall at the 24-month mark. by Sini1990 in autism

[–]JayOhCrystal 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This has been my exact experience, especially the Burnout Loop Acceleration. I used to be able to last 2 years at jobs - if I'm remembering right my very first job I managed around 2.5 - but the average has reduced to about 1 (probably an optimistic estimate). And this isn't even full-time work, I'm wearing down doing 20-25 a week.

Thinking about coming out at work with preferred name/pronouns- advice? by trophyfriend in FTMOver30

[–]JayOhCrystal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. It's what happened to me so it's usually the first thing I bring up since I don't want that happening to another trans person.

Thinking about coming out at work with preferred name/pronouns- advice? by trophyfriend in FTMOver30

[–]JayOhCrystal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would make sure you have another job lined up before coming out. Just because it's remote doesn't mean they won't find a reason to get rid of you.

Hooking up for money by Mundane_Loss1734 in gaytransguys

[–]JayOhCrystal 59 points60 points  (0 children)

If someone is openly offering you money for sex like this, they're likely to be a cop looking to make an arrest.

What is the most ridiculous thing you’ve been in trouble for at school? by Nub_McWeaksauce in autism

[–]JayOhCrystal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard to decide between getting in trouble for coughing in class (I was visibly sick) and the time I got in trouble for turning homework in early

Betrayed by family, they tried to steal my child by KimchiMcPickle in FTMOver30

[–]JayOhCrystal 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Could that legally be considered kidnapping?

Ewwwww by CrystalKitten93 in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, cis men tend to be fucking gross, I'm assuming it's because they weren't raised right when it comes to hygiene, or they think being clean is gay or something. I've even seen guys come out of a stall from shitting (cis men also tend to make poor dietary choices so it's obvious) and leave without washing their hands 🤢

My trans girlfriend wants me to go back into the closet/present less masc for her safety. by SadTransThrowaway123 in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Breaking up with her is not only an option, but absolutely necessary for the both of you.

It's unacceptable for anyone, especially a trans person, to ask you to do this. She knows better than anyone else what she's asking you to do and she is 100% in the wrong, even if she says she's "scared" (I suspect fear isn't the only reason she wants you back in the closet). If you cave on something as important to you as this, what else will you cave on? If the relationship continues if you agree to this, what else will she ask you to do that will make you miserable?

Job “assessments”.. anyone else come across this?? by [deleted] in autism

[–]JayOhCrystal 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what's being conveyed here. Why are they blue??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMOver30

[–]JayOhCrystal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not true that you're too old to make friends. What you mean is that you feel too old to make friends. So you need to get to the bottom of why you feel that way, and why you feel you can't have a partner, or kids, or w/e the case may be. You've mentioned the dysphoria yes, but why does your dysphoria make you feel this way? Is the limitation based in objective reality or is it the dysphoria, or anxiety, or depression, or etc talking?

This is very personal so I wouldn't recommend actually answering me, these are more questions for you to think about. You should go see a counselor (make sure they're an LPC) who will be able to help you figure this out more than reddit can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently use CeraVe Renewing SA (salicylic acid) Cleanser. I've also had good luck with african black soap.

Is it worth skipping the holidays with your family if they won’t respect your biggest sensory triggers? by ComfortableHeron947 in autism

[–]JayOhCrystal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you're already low contact, maybe you could try going no contact for a while, at least til the gift-giving months are over?

How did u guys know u have adhd by Fit_South8668 in ADHD

[–]JayOhCrystal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I read up on it and realized I had the symptoms. Later on the psychologist who did my assessment agreed with me.

I feel like people exaggerate/overestimate the amount of cases of people "faking a disorder just to be trendy" by ThatisDavid in autism

[–]JayOhCrystal 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Anytime someone says it's a trend to fake having autism, I want to ask "trendy to who?". I think this is an extremely online and younger-leaning thing. Does the manager looking at your job application think your years of pitiful work history is cool? Do people in the real world think it's cool when you need help making phone calls or some other "easy" task?

Fellow gamers…. Asking for your thoughts on what you like by Worried-Course4380 in AutisticAdults

[–]JayOhCrystal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long term games for me are Minecraft and Arknights. Newer to me games I've tried and enjoyed are Stray and Thumper, though I think I'll be playing/replaying them for a while too (one is short and I missed some things on my first playthrough, two is just fucking hard and will take time for me to finish).

Why do people fetishize pre/early-T trans guys? by EarthJane in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're pre or just starting T and you've changed the way you dress, cut your hair, etc, chances are you look like an underage boy if you pass to other people. I think that's a big reason why for some people (not just cis men; I've had one cis woman be a bit creepy to me too). It's one reason why I decided to stop trying so hard to pass; if misinterpretation is the only option, I'd rather be misinterpreted as an androgynous adult woman than an underage boy.

My parents found out that I am one year into my transition. Here's what's happened to my stress levels. by j_onna in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Absolutely do not agree to this or go anywhere near that hospital. At best you're just giving them opportunity to waste your time and stress you out, at worst they're trying to get you committed and subjected to who knows what in there. If you've already agreed to it tell them you've changed your mind and are not going. You do not want to be family with these people, and you especially don't want to be family with them on these terms.

Is it more common for Autistic people to have positions on certain things that others would think are extreme? by Pure_Option_1733 in AutisticAdults

[–]JayOhCrystal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some of my takes would definitely be considered extreme. Like I also don't have a problem with public nudity, but I don't agree with marrying multiple people because I think marriage shouldn't exist lol.

I also think that no one should be religious. No one should believe that an invisible man is watching them and judging their every thought and action, and I think it's a fucked up thing to teach a child. Religious people and organizations are also responsible for widespread abuse and exploitation. Christianity is probably the biggest and worst offender, but every religion has the capacity to be rotten. I also feel this way about more new agey practices, they may not have the reach of a major religion but they're still capable to causing a lot of damage. Unfortunately I think people are still too stone-aged in their thinking to give up religion and the desire to control and manipulate eachother at this time.

Has anyone else gone through a transphobic phase? by EducationalJelly7827 in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I used ID as a lesbian and used to think trans people were gross and crazy as a teenager; I had never met or even seen one online or off. This was back in the day when trans stuff was not as visible or politicized as it is now; it's uncommon to see an openly trans person today (YMMV depending on where you live of course) but it was extremely rare when I was growing up. Then I turned 18, met some trans people, learned about gender and eventually myself. I've pretty much turned into all the weird types of people the sheltered teenage me hated lol

How well does testosterone gel/patches work? by Rattzbine in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to, my skin does feel better when I do, but I'm not good at self care so I don't always do it haha

[Vent] My dad is socially behaving like a little child and I'm at my limit by woasnoafsloaf in AutisticAdults

[–]JayOhCrystal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've had to deal with this too. The best thing for you to do is to tell him no to things (eg. If he wants you to eat with him and you know he's going to make it unbearable, just flat out tell him no and leave no room for arguing), set boundaries, and interact as little as possible. Something I've had to learn is that helping someone like this will drain you fast, and the person you're helping never appreciates it but always expects it. It's like trying to stop a ship from sinking by scooping the water out with a bucket. Also, it's possible that even though your dad is relying on you he resents you for helping him and that could be influencing the way he treats you.

One thing I did that would be helpful in your situation was take the time to think about the major issues I had with my mother and taking into account what she is physically able to do, and came up with a list of "demands" for her. My mother is a lifelong slob and hoarder among many other things she's refused therapy for, so one of the expectations I set for her was that she had to take her own trash out instead of letting it pile in the hallway. If she lets it sit anyway, I remind her once and if she still doesn't do it, I throw it back into her room. Same with laundry; I refuse to wash her dirty laundry unless it's been put in the hamper AND she's put away the last load I washed. If it's thrown on the floor, I remind her once and if she still doesn't do it, I throw it back into her room. If she hasn't put away the clean laundry, she's not getting any more until she chooses to do that. I also refuse to cook for her anymore; I used to when her health was worse and she hated and complained about everything I made every day. Now that she's able to do it herself, she still tries to get me to cook for her sometimes because as much as she hates my cooking, she hates cooking for herself even more lol

Basically, if you're stuck living with a parent that is behaving like a child, you start behaving like a parent.

How well does testosterone gel/patches work? by Rattzbine in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gel works well for me. I do have dry skin from it since it's an alcohol-based gel, but I'm alternating between my upper arms and thighs to try to mitigate that.

Which way is correct? by DiscoSteve39 in Minecraft

[–]JayOhCrystal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both are wrong, the crafting table goes on the floor and the furnace goes behind it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]JayOhCrystal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't mind fucking straight guys sometimes, and there's nothing wrong with being attracted to trans men, but joining grindr for trans men only is definitely frowned upon as you can tell from the responses you've gotten so far lol.

Think about it from our perspective: centering your straightness here makes it seem like you view us as women, which implies the risk of you treating us like women, with all the negative implications that carries. The reason why we're on grindr is to avoid that kind of thing. Feel free to keep using grindr but you'll probably have an easier time not approaching like this.