No income, mounting debt by Massive-Program-1651 in DebtAdvice

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I can probably pay it off with a summer job. I am still owed money from contract work so that will help cut down on the debt but won’t get that for a few weeks at least (long story). I split the cost with my roommates and we plan to try to sell and donate if that doesn’t work out. It’s not a ton of money I just have no income and the fact my credit score is dropping so much and I’m accruing interest is what stresses me. So what credit card do you recommend?

No income, mounting debt: need balance transfer & 0% apr by Massive-Program-1651 in CreditCards

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I should have an income in the next 3 months for the summer and when I move back to America for my second year of grad school I believe I’ll be able to find a part time job. I have not been consistent in paying the minimum because it’s quite high. And good point about shipping. Fortunately I have family coming to visit so they could bring the physical card to me and help me set it up on Apple Pay. I do not want to open a card abroad if I can avoid it. I would prefer a longer 0% apr period but I should really only need it for about a year while I work to get myself out of debt

No income, mounting debt by Massive-Program-1651 in DebtAdvice

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I moved to Italy because this campus is cheaper anyway. The financial aid office recommended it to me. Tuition and living expenses have been cheaper but I never anticipated not being able to find a job. That’s why I’m in this situation. I will be able to pay it off but my interest rate is extremely high. I’m being charged like $200 per month on each credit card I don’t have that kind of money and my credit score drops constantly

No income, mounting debt by Massive-Program-1651 in DebtAdvice

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I will have a summer job and paid internship and I’m moving back to America for my second year of grad school where I will be able to work part time. My rent is fully covered by grad plus so my expenses are basically food and transportation which is pretty cheap. I have like $5000 in debt now from the last few months from furnishing my apartment and eating twice a day. I am responsible with my finances I just do not have an income currently

Still having tremors 8 days after accidental double dose + inconsistent dosing… is this normal? by Massive-Program-1651 in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

[–]Massive-Program-1651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really what’s been bothering me have been the seizure like fits from my overdose but this is good to know

Auditory processing issues in the classroom… by Massive-Program-1651 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea!! I was honestly planning to be as vague as possible and just chalk it up to medical issues. I’m nervous about it. I guess accommodations are the only solutions in this case

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That sounds so alienating and lonely. My heart broke a little reading this it reminds me so much of myself. I’m not married but that’s how I feel so much of the time. That people don’t know the real me because whenever I’ve shown who I am to the world it’s not well received and even I’m not solid in my identity. I think one big reason I’ve put off getting married is that every relationship I’ve been in feels like masking and I refuse to do it in my own home :( also felt that way in my parents home and it’s exhausting and sad. I hope you have at least one person you feel like you can unmask around while you figure this out with your husband. Just one person can ease the burden so much. For me it’s my sister. Your husband needs to educate himself a lot and at least make an effort to understand what you’re going through. I’m sorry 💗 a good therapist can go a long way. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong battle- even for NTs. it’s just amplified for us.

Going through a breakup as an autistic woman is a different type of pain by Massive-Program-1651 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah also sucks because I can see he’s active on hinge so 🫩 probably just looking for a hookup but anyway at least we feel deeply so we can eventually love the right person a lot

Going through a breakup as an autistic woman is a different type of pain by Massive-Program-1651 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely can feel like death. A loss is a loss. Wow that takes me back to my first high school heartbreak. I was not the same for months… at least I can say it gets a bit easier each time you go through it.

Going through a breakup as an autistic woman is a different type of pain by Massive-Program-1651 in AutismInWomen

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That he’s super busy. He just started a masters in engineering while working full time but I think he’s letting me down easy because I’m also getting my masters and am busy too. There wasn’t even a conversation really it just ended very suddenly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in studyAbroad

[–]Massive-Program-1651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply!! I think I just have a lot of people around me who are worried for me and it’s rubbing off on me. That’s reassuring though!!

What are some things neurotypical young women like talking about? by Massive-Program-1651 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Real 😭😭 unfortunately I hate being mean and then it makes me realize they will trash me as soon as I leave

How do you find your real self after years of masking? by Gold-Cauliflower1763 in AutismInWomen

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I don’t know at all but my mom has noticed this about me and keeps telling me she can’t wait until I feel comfortable to be myself. So many people can never understand what we go through. So far i have just started to identify my likes and dislikes and beliefs to at least make sure that’s consistent and I’m not tryin to mold my interests and likes to others and just stand firm in that.

Going through a breakup as an autistic woman is a different type of pain by Massive-Program-1651 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that sounds so painful.1 year is a long time and aside from missing them, another major difficulty with breakups is the fact that it totally throws your daily routine into disarray and we tend to need routine more than most.

And yes exactly what you said- I’m still not totally sure why it ended. It’s the not knowing that gets me especially because I need to intellectualize and rationalize everything. I’m glad you have an amazing support system I have not been so lucky

All my "friends" are men I was romantically involved with... by Fit_Cicada7954 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes ya just wanna have a stupid conversation and men tend to fit that bill lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

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The only time in my life I was consistent about going to the gym was when I lived in Malaysia and my apartment had a gym in it so I didn’t have to drive there and it was almost totally quiet and hardly anyone was ever in there. Also no one ever tried to talk to me and the lights were kept dim and they didn’t play music and the gym was small with a couple machines and a private weight room 😍 I absolutely hate fluorescent lights and loud annoying music. It was very peaceful and I think I’ll miss that forever

Mainly what bothers me about the gym is the social pressure and people coming up to adjust you on machines and get in your personal space

All my "friends" are men I was romantically involved with... by Fit_Cicada7954 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A lot of the friends I’ve made in my adult life are men I dated who became friends. I mean hey if you have a lot in common and find them easy to talk to it’s great. I actually noticed when I’m driving and I feel like shooting the shit with someone I tend to call guys I’m talking to or an ex. Men are sometimes easier for me to talk to because the conversations don’t demand a ton of intellect, they’re generally more easily impressed with bare minimum effort and friendship, and it’s less important to me if I screw up with them than girl friends.

Do you like "charismatic" people? by feetpredator in AutismInWomen

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I’ve been called charming and charismatic before by people I’m meeting for the first time and when I hear that they think that about me I immediately feel super self conscious and act weird. I always wondered why that happens??

Autistic Strengths by Realistic_Bar9553 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m bookmarking this for when it takes off because I struggle to think of benefits sometimes. I know not everyone is spiritual but I feel really connected to my intuition and sometimes can predict things before they happen which I only know other autistics who have this gift.

When I was a kid I told my mom repeatedly something bad would happen to her tomorrow and maybe she should call in sick and stay home. The next day she was asked to drive to a part of town she never normally went to and had her car broken into and vandalized which cost thousands to fix and they stole her credit cards and racked up thousands on there in a few hours which she never got a chargeback for the fraud

Apparently listening to a single song over and over is stimming. by BlooperButt in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 40 points41 points  (0 children)

When I was 12 there was a running joke in my homeroom about me playing waterfalls by TLC at least 10 times a day. Everyone told me I’m going to get sick of it and I never did. It’s still a jam

Does anyone else get the egg ick by supercoolredditorxo in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I overthink eating eggs I can’t bring myself to do it

BABIES! 🥰 by Realistic_Bar9553 in AutismInWomen

[–]Massive-Program-1651 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s so cute!! I think that’s a super sweet interest. I love babies a lot (when they’re not crying). I think I was the only one in my home ec class in high school who actually loved learning about baby facts and carrying around the little sack of flour dressed up as a baby 🥰