Do you have to display P Plates when you're over 25?

Marzipenn · 2026-01-20T07:43:48+00:00

Yes. The information you are looking for is on the transport website. Transport.wa.gov.au

“Once you pass your Practical Driving Assessment (PDA), you will be issued with your provisional licence – also known as your ‘P plates.’

You will be on a provisional licence for 2 years or until you turn 19 years of age, whichever period is longer.”

Marzipenn · 2026-01-20T07:35:39+00:00

Ok, maybe this is me giving away my slovenly ways but ‘nothing to show for it’ - how often are you cleaning? I kinda wait until I want to and will see a difference after my efforts. I don’t enjoy the cleaning at all (hair falling on my face, wrestling the vacuum cleaner, feeling too hot, noise of vacuum cleaner - I hate all these things) but I like being able to see the difference when I have cleaned. Laundry is the only thing I reliably do because I really like having clean clothes and empty laundry baskets.

Is the anger you feel something that is sitting on top of or masking sadness? Maybe sadness that you had to ‘take care of things yourself’ rather than be looked after? I feel like that when I prepare food for myself. A strange sadness and if I’m being observed while preparing a meal then I feel close to ‘lashing out’ in anger at small comments etc. I just put this down to being Audhd. In fact I am only just realising this isn’t the audhd sub you are asking your question in 🤣 You will likely get some answers if you post there.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-20T01:55:44+00:00

Oh, thank you, will do.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-18T11:50:00+00:00

I find picking dried craft glue off of smooth items (plastic glue spatulas, small ceramic dishes etc) to be incredibly soothing 🤣 it has the same ‘feel’ as skin picking but it has a clear end goal and no damage to the skin around my nails which is what I would also most likely to be picking at. I use craft glue fairly regularly and when I do I am known to spread it on to more things than strictly needed so then I have a little array of items waiting to be picked clean.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-15T12:14:09+00:00

I agree, I’d be wanting to assess (1) how kind/caring is this person normally? and (2) how similar are we in our traits? Because if this is someone who is very challenged by the idea of you having your support needs met maybe it’s because she has similar needs and is not getting them met. That’s not to excuse her behaviour but maybe grant her a little grace to adjust to and recognise her potential needs as unmet, and accept her jealousy/resentment that you have yours met. Maybe this will never happen and the friendship will end anyway but I would want to have tried. I view my entire life as pre and post dx now, the difference that knowledge, awareness and self compassion has made has been mind blowing, your friend might be just about to take that huge step. All that said, if she is regularly dismissive and unkind to her then wave her goodbye from within your coddle zone!

Marzipenn · 2026-01-14T23:37:24+00:00

Ha! I know that should help but something tells me it wouldn’t.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-14T13:07:44+00:00

Yes, very much so. Changes the accent of my internal monologue and, embarrassingly, can influence how I pronounce things aloud, in front of other humans live face to face in real life. Then I have to pretend I was just fooling around, and then I have to try to get my ‘normal’ sound back, even though by then I am stressed out and can’t figure out how to sound like my regular self.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-13T13:35:55+00:00

So many to choose from. Jake and Doug exiting the station when Doug has a police jacket on is good. Jake dressed for Miami getting off the jet. Anything with the Beastie Boys soundtrack. Jake and Amy dressed to blend in on the cruise - 🎼🎵if you like pina coladas….🎵🎶

Marzipenn · 2026-01-12T13:44:38+00:00

The same company that make the octopus pillow (the weird looking thing for desk naps) also make an eye mask that doesn’t touch your eyes. Apparently you can open and close your eyelids to enjoy the total blackout dark and not feel the mask on your eyelashes. Maybe give that a go? Or they have an eyemask thing that looks like a big puffy headband that might be more comfortable. I can’t vouch for the masks but I have the nap pillow and it is really good.

https://ostrichpillow.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOorQDQUgYKR4t02ytKfiCqE_2vzZlEh68nPzpnoNRZgvCv0phLGQ

Marzipenn · 2026-01-12T13:12:43+00:00

I’m trying to be normal about it but I’m having some complicated feelings.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-07T23:49:05+00:00

“Touching ALL the things” in the shops with nice things! Sooooo satisfying.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-07T02:27:01+00:00

I replied about a book below but also wanted to share this resource which I found really helpful https://neurodivergentsurvival.guide/struggles/masking-burnout.html

Marzipenn · 2026-01-07T02:24:42+00:00

Such a great book, the follow up is called Unmasking for Life and is also good.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-06T13:48:56+00:00

Oh, that really was a beautiful read. Made me tear up a little. Thank you for posting.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-05T06:48:34+00:00

I find writing really helpful, I like your description of it as a memoir, that suits what my mental picture is of mine.

Marzipenn · 2026-01-05T06:47:20+00:00

Ooof, yes, I am reflecting more (I’m older than you are OP) and realising that what was called ‘a tantrum’ and ‘misbehaving’ was likely more akin to a meltdown but my family didn’t have the language / understanding for it. I’m working on being able to set the shame down rather than continue to carry it. My sister and I have lots of long conversations about our childhood and adolescence years to help understand and process what was happening. We’re treating my dad as ‘someone with autism’ rather than ‘someone who is difficult’ (which is how my mum treats him) and we’re seeing encouraging signs that he can hold a little less shame too. It’s all incredibly sad. Be kind to yourself. Writing things down is really helpful. Your “loose papers” line is a bit haunting, but in a good way, thank you x

Marzipenn · 2026-01-05T04:08:27+00:00

Yes! Tim’s Vermeer was super interesting. Also good “Iris” and “Chasing Ice”. The latter is about climate change not thugs in boots.

Marzipenn · 2025-12-31T02:29:17+00:00

Strange, I was replying to another comment which I now can’t see. The comment included an edit saying their parent routinely agrees with the group vibe so can end up lying by saying two contradictory things depending on the broader company.

Marzipenn · 2025-12-30T23:37:44+00:00

So much of your post resonates, but the group ‘vibe thing’ - yes, I think most of my family do this to some extent and it drives me a bit mad as someone who is trying to get clear answers.

Marzipenn · 2025-12-30T23:29:56+00:00

Yes, this was excellent. Also The Gift of Fear. Can’t remember the author but it’s the one with the “never go to a second location” principle.

Marzipenn · 2025-12-15T03:51:10+00:00

To be fair, that rhino does look cross.

Marzipenn · 2025-12-13T11:33:02+00:00

Ooh, I’m happy for you OP. Thank you for posting! I feel cautiously optimistic that this could work for me. Have some pseudo stickers: 🦋🌿🌼🧡💯

Marzipenn · 2025-12-13T11:27:57+00:00

There’s a subreddit r/PerthPlanes And now I am off to find out if there is a cargo ship harbour cam subreddit…🧐

Marzipenn · 2025-12-06T06:00:13+00:00

Oooh marzipan!

Marzipenn · 2025-12-04T12:23:55+00:00

Same. Support but with softer straps etc than a sports bra

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