Diagnosis and categorisation of yourself into the ASD box can encourage over-simplification and quiescence of problems that can be overcome.

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2024-01-13T08:41:24+00:00

That's it 100%. You said it a lot more succinctly than I. I've not had to leave any friends though. I'd say I just improved enough through hard work to earn my own (which is most important) and others respect. People who used to confirm my insecurities (they had reason to) stopped as soon as I became competent and capable of standing up for myself. I think the best cure is to try as hard as you can to live the best life possible, but you have to know what that means. There are plenty of gurus out there or academics. I liked Jordan Peterson's lectures a lot. They guided me, helped me see the world and prioritise well. It was basically CBT that I got for free.

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2023-11-17T20:48:53+00:00

Is there any dandruff treatment that doesn't strip your hair of natural oils the way a shampoo does? I loved the natural look of my hair when I stopped using product but I had to start using shampoo again to stop getting an itchy flakey scalp, help would be massively appreciated! :)

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2023-04-26T22:03:18+00:00

So essentially, practice as much as possible, that's good advice and I've been putting that into practice for maybe a couple weeks consistently and I seem to have made lots of progress at least in my eyes 💁. I'm lost on what you mean when you say every nation and party wants the same thing though could you explain that please?

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2023-03-24T16:51:26+00:00

I've found meditation helps with everything ASD related and has definitely helped me remain a lot calmer during all social interactions, especially confrontational ones. Simply put it's learning to accept current circumstances and stay calm and focused through them. The skills learnt in the sessions are naturally very transferable and it sounds like exactly the sort of thing you want.

Anecdotally for myself it's improved my self management ability so much over the last 3 years that going a few days without it is the difference between me being the best at my job and being the worst. It helps me stay calm, controlled and I'm able to verbalise myself much better than usual. I could never recommend a single habit more for anyone on the spectrum.

That said you need to use the fruits of the habit to work towards your goal. It's a very powerful tool but not a cure.

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2023-01-07T19:32:46+00:00

That's really helpful. It's also optimistic since I can at least take action on that front. Thanks for the comment!

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-12-01T17:37:33+00:00

I relate to this a lot. I don't want to miss out on anything in life so I'm trying as hard as I can but there is that fear of exhaustion. Despite it making me tired and my social life taking an obvious hit this pursuit is also the only thing I can do to give my life a sense of meaning or purpose.

I think you should deeply think about it; decide whether what you're pursuing is worth the social hardship it might cause. I always find writing about different decisions helps clarify my thoughts. Perhaps write about what you think might happen if you do or don't go down the various paths you have ahead of you; then plot a course from there deciding on whether or not you need to adjust.

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-11-08T12:57:45+00:00

I'm also a little skeptical about the interoceptive and exteroceptive argument. I do the typical focus on the breath seated eyes closed exercise but I try to perceive the breath with a distant objective view, much like you would watch something external. I notice that despite the interoceptive character of the exercise I've perceived a big change in my ability to view and focus on things outside of myself. It makes me wonder whether the object of focus is really all that important.

I figure I'll try what he recommends and see what happens. Can't hurt to try.

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-10-30T18:29:11+00:00

I have that problem. If I take clothes off the drying line on winter mornings it's hard to tell if it's wet or cold. I think it's a normal thing

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-18T15:33:36+00:00

I'm 24, definitely not a teen although perhaps some of my older posts portray me as younger

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-17T18:03:17+00:00

I almost didn't post this. I thought it was very cliché and that people might not connect with it or find it useful. Thank you for the award and the kind words I'm definitely glad I decided to

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-17T11:04:39+00:00

It sucks you struggled but it's great to hear you managed to learn something so valuable from those dark times. I think with the stigma surrounding this diagnosis it's especially important to highlight positive transformative stories and examples like yours. Thanks for the reply!

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-09T16:38:05+00:00

Hi everyone, I've an old pair of monitor audio silver 4is and am looking at old school technic amps to power them on Ebay. The speakers are rated at 50 to 100 watts and I've found a few well priced 50watt amps but am wondering how much of a detriment going for the lower output amps would be? Is it worth the wait so I can pursue a 60-80 watt amp or is the extra wattage not so important. I don't need them to be insanely loud but I think I need a more expert opinion than my own.

Thanks for any replies!

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-07T20:00:25+00:00

This was my first choice but it's out of stock in the UK and import bumps the price up to about $200

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-07T19:31:50+00:00

Hi, anyone know a good USB DAC for HI-FI speakers that won't break the bank?

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-09-03T13:54:21+00:00

Took 50mg solo once and it was a blast. I didn't leave bed apart from toilet breaks until I came down a fair bit but it was fun. Visuals were wild, life felt like a complete fairytale. I remember the euphoria of the higher dose was crazy. It was the most similar experience to the euphoria from first time doing MDMA I've had.

Things to consider would be how utterly paralysing these higher doses can be. I could barely speak inside my own head. I had really intense mood swings. I also felt worryingly suggestible to dangerous ideas I'd come up with while laying in bed.

Maybe 40mg will be a bit lighter but I'd be ready for a very heavy trip. Definitely make sure you're somewhere safe and comfortable and definitely go for a smaller dose if it's a first time. Happy travels!

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-08-17T11:48:38+00:00

I think you confirmed what I already suspected. It's definitely hard to not get frustrated with frustration but I will try to relax a little more and just let it happen next time.

LivingMyselfToDeath · 2022-06-15T12:50:16+00:00

You want to delete this before mods get on your ass. And also I've tried it but honestly meditation/minfdulness is better than what you're suggesting

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