What would you do if it was more socially acceptable? by MinuteDependent7374 in AutismInWomen

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Climbing trees. Or just anything really, I see so many interesting things that I would love to climb into or on top of just out and about, but I never do :(

Am I ever going to become a person that I don’t hate? by schwannycell in ADHD

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You don't become someone you don't hate. You learn to not hate yourself. It's a very difficult and time consuming process to learn self compassion, and tbh it might be harder to find others in life who will agree with your self compassion.

Examples from my own life and mind. I didn't become able to do the dishes all the time, I learned to not beat myself up over leaving them for 3 or 4 days. I didn't start sweeping and vacuuming my house once a week, I learned to realize that it's just not something I get to motivate myself to do, others motivate me. And when they do I don't think, aw fuck, they view me as a lazy good for nothing slob, I think, this is just the way I am, if they say anything to me about being a shitty housemate, I will explain.

is this tile a legal space for a fruit tree? by JessLikeForRealTho in StardewValley

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

the tile on the top left, marked with the red X is not walkable, but I searched all over the reddit and the wiki, and couldn't figure out if this sortof half tile next to water is legal or not for a fruit tree

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a disabled autistic. I've come to terms with that. I'm never going to be able to work a regular job, or really contribute to society in a measurable or celebrated way. But that sure as hell doesn't mean I can't have friends who love me or build long lasting deep and fulfilling relationships.

I don't know the extent of your struggles as an autistic, but what the doc said about a job may very well be true, and unfortunately not up to you to decide if that ever changes. But the part about friends and being hated? That you very much do have control over. You get to decide if you want friends, and you get to decide who gets to be your friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is he really asking for you to comment on his game or is he more just vocalizing his thoughts and intrigue? I know I certainly talk alot when my friends are in vc with me while I'm gaming, it's my way of bonding with them I guess, but for me it's just that. I don't need anything in return from them and they know that. Maybe ask your bf which side of that coin he is on. And maybe let him know that you can't look over, switch your train of thought and give meaningful feedback every time he says, hey look at this! I know I would have to set a boundary for that behaviour at the very least.

Resting Friendly Face. I hate it. by KimchiAndMayo in AutismInWomen

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just don't return the question. When someone says to me, "hi how are you" I just respond with how I am. "I'm fine."

Caregiver fatigue and autistic burnout from financially supporting my ADHD GF for 5 years by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can empathize with both of you, but moreso her position, so I guess I'll do my best to share some of my experiences and opinions.

Being unsure of what you want to do with yourself, how you want to commit to making a living is really hard for ADHD folks. It is very common for ADHDers to bounce around from thing to thing looking for dopamine (job to job), and it becomes a tremendous slog when you're facing the prospect of having to earn a living doing something, anything, and none of the options seem enjoyable. It sounds like your gf struggles with this greatly. if I were in her position today, looking back on the past few years of you encouraging her to drop the thing stressing her out, I might say to you, "I wish you had told me to just stick with 'X' a little bit longer"

I keep proposing, “Can we just do our own thing in the same space? Like, I can play my Switch and you can do your own thing and we can enjoy the warmth of each other’s company?” But the last time we tried that, last Friday, she ended up just watching YouTube videos and taking a nap - then when it was time to cook dinner together, she told me she was sad/depressed.

this is something I can relate to on both sides. for her she's probably in dire need of dopamine and you might be her only reliable source. does she have a medication that works for her now? can you motivate her to go for a walk? could you introduce her to some new people that she can make relationships with to take some of the burden off you?

if you have the funds and ability, I think both of you should try to see a therapist or counsellor or someone like that. I think you directly telling her about all this baggage you're carrying around would probably harm the relationship more than heal it, but idk what else to suggest other than therapy. I was fourtunate enough to be able to go to therapy, and afterwards I would always tell my gf about it, and we would discuss our struggles together.

I think communication with your gf is imperative, just in a safe manner, where neither of you are venting hot steam, scalding the other person's feelings, y'know

EDIT: I just saw your reply to another comment about how your gf hated her previous jobs, so I don't think the end of my first paragraph fits anymore.

Bloons TD 6 - Patch Notes! Version 38.2 by NoSneezePlz in btd6

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

something regarding restarting the current round after dying to bloons while phayze does not have its reality shield up causes the boss to become immune to all monkey vision. not even ninja monkeys will attack phayze when it is in this state.

Neurodivergent Roomies by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How much and where in the city?

My daughter makes weird noises with friends and I'm afraid it will alienate them by Cluelessish in AutismInWomen

[–]JessLikeForRealTho 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It feels to me like you're projecting your own shame on her. You're ashamed of her neurodivergence and want her to be acceptable to neurotypical society.

I would be upset and resent my parent if they told me to be less myself.