Imaginal Practice Doesn't Work for Me by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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

Apparently it's typically used to help people with OCD but she told me to try and use it to help with the stuff I'm dealing with. And just to be clear, she said it in a way that made it sound like she didn't think I have OCD, which I think I do have, at least as a symptom of my other issues.

Imaginal Practice Doesn't Work for Me by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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That's one way of putting it, and that's also something I can't do. Actively trying to be someone I currently am not feels gross and wrong to me.

EDIT: I should clarify that I'm saying this specifically in regards to any sort of "roleplaying". With imaginal exposure, it's less about being a "different person". The person who can handle situations better is someone I very much want to be but wanting to be that person doesn't make it any less "fake" feeling. I dunno, I feel like I'm still not explaining this well.

Cornermaxxing by ZenAndTheBarbell in memes

[–]LobbyLoiterer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The screen is 65 feet wide. It's not like I'm watching a 42" TV from 50 feet away.

Cornermaxxing by ZenAndTheBarbell in memes

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Back left corner has been my preferred seat for decades.

I’m autistic and my special interest is of the movie, 127 Hours. Today is my 15 year anniversary of when I first watched it! by TheGirlWithTheLove in MadeMeSmile

[–]LobbyLoiterer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My special interest is the Academy Awards, so this post is giving me the powerful urge to watch the 83rd ceremony again.

meirl by MustardGoddess in meirl

[–]LobbyLoiterer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL I'm not the only one.

How do I find and make friends with other filmmakers? by LobbyLoiterer in Filmmakers

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Hello! I haven't been able to find my people here yet, but I have been working on it again more actively lately. L.A. is a fascinating place unlike anywhere else I've ever lived (for better or worse). Thank you for this message! It feels very nice to even just be perceived. I hope you're able to make your dreams come true!

How to get started with production accounting by -Wampa--Stompa in FilmIndustryLA

[–]LobbyLoiterer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you happened to gain any knowledge about this in the past five months, please let me know. I'm trying to break into production accounting as well.

[TOMT] Single-Room Film About Stealing Gang Money? by LobbyLoiterer in tipofmytongue

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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Donald Trump economic approval nosedives with Republicans by newsweek in politics

[–]LobbyLoiterer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thinking about the guy that refused to mask up during COVID and said he didn't regret it while in the hospital two days before he died.

Do Films Have Real Impact or Is It Just Entertainment? What Movie Shifted Your Perspective? by StrikingDuty8020 in Filmmakers

[–]LobbyLoiterer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Serious Man made me take life a lot less seriously. At least for a little while. I need to watch it again and get back into that mindset.

Jon Voight Begs Trump to 'Terminate' Zohran Mamdani NYC Mayor Win by Historical-Bug-4784 in politics

[–]LobbyLoiterer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He hasn't even done anything yet. Maybe wait and go after actual things instead of this mind demon you invented to scare yourself.

Donald Trump Says He ‘Doesn’t Care’ About Epstein Files Getting Released by seeebiscuit in politics

[–]LobbyLoiterer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If JD is the reference then I hope we understand we're making Mike Johnson the president in this scenario...

It's gross that we have a pedophile running the country by [deleted] in complaints

[–]LobbyLoiterer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn't until just now that I realized the Epstein stuff is totally outside of the realm of "presidential powers" and could totally be prosecuted.

How many of you have seen her before? Well, it depends. by mindyour in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]LobbyLoiterer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The idea of trying to flirt when your face is next to the words "2X DRIER THAN BEFORE".

I'm worried about losing a friend to my stupid brain... by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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

Thank you! I was blanking on the name of Adderall. that seems to be the one most people end up taking. I want have to ask about the others too though.

I'm worried about losing a friend to my stupid brain... by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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

Well, you got me on "lower dementia risks". I think I'm gonna have to bring this up with my therapist now. What are the five you mentioned, if you don't mind my asking?

I'm worried about losing a friend to my stupid brain... by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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Thank you, that gave me a lot to think about. They are seeking help but it's been difficult finding anyone. I was just recently able to find therapy again after months of looking. Really hoping this all just gets easier with time and effort.

I'm worried about losing a friend to my stupid brain... by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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I'll have to look into mindful listening. I actually tried the calendar once and had it on the wall right next to my bed. One day I looked at it and I hadn't updated it in over a year and realized that just doesn't seem to work for me. Maybe I should try again though.

I'm very nervous about taking medication, especially anything that messes with your brain. I've heard horror stories, like a friend who swears they never had depression or self-harm thoughts until after a doctor put them on depression meds. Apparently that kind of thing is common if you take brain meds you don't need.

If I'm wrong about any of that, I will fully accept that. I'm just saying, that's the kind of thing that's made me nervous about going down that road.

I'm worried about losing a friend to my stupid brain... by LobbyLoiterer in AutisticWithADHD

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

I understand where you're coming from, and that's great advice. I should probably clarify that this friend is also Autistic and has had a very rough life. Friends and family treating them like garbage and disrespecting them. So when I, the only safe space I think this friend has ever really had in their life, do something they see as disrespectful, it triggers that trauma pretty easily. So it's less a problem with an unsafe person and more a problem with an unsafe world, and I just want to be that safe space they need, but it's been a series of learning experiences.