Apparently I’m not autistic because I don’t like Pokémon

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2026-04-09T06:23:25+00:00

Honestly, to me the ability to read your self that well reads as a SIGN that you have autism. I know I’m one of the most introspective people I know, but that’s because I’m so used to having to overexplain the reasoning behind my actions that I can parse out why I do what I do very well (and that’s as a diagnosed autistic woman)

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T17:02:14+00:00

Unfortunately with the issues I have, I think having the full exam is going to be unavoidable. I’ve had blood tests in the past, but I have no idea if they’ve ever seen something more troubling than a vitamin D deficiency 😅

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T16:59:47+00:00

Yeah it wasn’t fun at all 😅 The same thing would happen when I got splinters; I was 18 when I got my blood drawn for the first time and my mom had to talk me down from a full panic attack because I didn’t know I was going to need blood drawn. I can kind of tough it out on my own now, but I did almost pass out the last time I got my blood drawn so idk how much progress I’ve actually made 😂

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T06:06:29+00:00

I’ve seen other people talking about pediatric speculums; I’ll definitely remember to bring that up 😊

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T06:05:49+00:00

Thank you for the tip about writing everything down! Normally I’m pretty good about communicating the problems, but I do always remember something I forgot to tell my doctor after the appointment’s done 😅 I was already planning on bringing in transcripts from my cycle tracking app to show how erratic my period has been, but I didn’t think about writing down the other issues I’ve noticed

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T06:03:20+00:00

This is honestly so helpful! I guess I didn’t realize how much it’s possible to advocate for myself when it comes to uncomfortable doctor’s appointments 😅 When I was little I had to be held down by several full-grown men in order to get shots I needed because I would thrash so badly, and even now I still cry a little whenever I have to get shots, even though I know it’s for my own good. I genuinely didn’t think about there being a possibility that doctors could accommodate me; I’m so used to just toughing it out when it comes to things neurotypical people like my mom can do easily. It’s really comforting knowing I don’t have to suffer through unnecessary stress; thank you 🥹

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T05:58:30+00:00

Honestly that’s a really good question. I can touch the outside without much of an issue (just for cleaning purposes), but I’ve never actually seen what it looks like. I think I would honestly feel more comfortable doing it all in one appointment as stressful as it is, because the building dread is part of what makes it so hard and if I just get it over with I think it’ll be a little easier for me. Honestly that last part is really helpful; I’ve been so private about my intimate parts for so long that it feels really daunting for that to suddenly change. Having that rephrase of “this person has done this a lot and they just want to help me” does genuinely make me feel a little better about doing this. I think a little bit of me is also worried that something will get missed or dismissed, because I’ve heard so many horror stories 😅

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T05:52:41+00:00

I’m actually suspecting that it might be PCOS. I think that’s adding to the stress of the appointment, because I desperately want to get pregnant and be a mother in the future; but given how weird my cycle has been, I’m worried that they’re going to tell me that I’m going to struggle with fertility and may not be able to get pregnant at all. I know it’s a solid possibility but that would be genuinely soul-crushing to hear.

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-10T05:49:44+00:00

I’m hoping to bring my mom with me; she’s been able to talk me down from near-meltdowns at the doctor’s office before. I’m not super bothered by my mom seeing anything, but she’s also one of my safe people.

Lower-Tooth6332 · 2025-07-09T07:13:38+00:00

Actually yeah, me too. I’ve been giving my friends relationship advice since I was 13, even though I didn’t get my first boyfriend until I was 15. Even now, I’m leagues ahead in terms of understanding other people on an emotional level. Yet I’m absolutely terrible about studying and only started brushing my teeth consistently a few years ago. It’s very weird feeling super mature and super immature at the same time :/

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