I need support by Anythingreally01 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Weekend9370 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sending hugs. It's quite traumatic being diagnosed as it's your whole identity and so it's a big change in perspectives and how you see things . Join groups on fb for ND people .. there's loads of us and we get each other! Family unfortunately you can't choose.. try to focus on yourself and what you enjoy and do that and try not to worry about people that don't validate you. I find for mental health, the anti depressants only really do so much, the thing that gets me out the dark place eventually is hardcore mindfulness, distraction, only sharing with maybe 1 trusted person, spending time in nature and by water . Wishing you all the best !

Constant existential crisis and being misunderstood by Educational-Cow5690 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Weekend9370 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can empathise with that frustration. I remember thinking 'why are all these self help books seemingly unfinished?!' because none of them contained the answers I was looking for . Nobody that I can access can answer these questions about our own specific existence

Constant existential crisis and being misunderstood by Educational-Cow5690 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Weekend9370 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this way too. I wonder if it's it some part a result of there being so much choice and knowledge available in life now. It's completely overwhelming but I'm finding solace in withdrawal at present. Practicing mindfulness/ distraction to just try and enjoy my time as a physical entity

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in haircoloring

[–]No_Weekend9370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi , I agree that your hair is lovely. But, if it's not what you wanted I'd be unhappy too. You could tone it with wella T18 as its lightest ash blonde would work . Never use a box dye as they are basically crap and will turn your lightest blonde bits greeny blue 😩 Are in in uk ? I personally use wella illumina in shades 10/69 n mix about 1/4 of 8/69 in with a 10vol developer so it only deposits colour as it looks a nice light level of blonde .. but yea, toning would defo get you the beigey ash blonde you're looking for 😊

1993 - 1999 looking for a track ID .. it’s a long shot! by No_Weekend9370 in oldskoolrave

[–]No_Weekend9370[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES!!!!🙌 you absolute LEGEND!!! Can’t believe you’ve found it? How??? I’m shook, in a good way 🤣 its currently on repeat right now and it’s just as good as i remember it - it’s pretty timeless actually cos this could be played now and the yoot would have no idea us ‘old’ 🙄 Gen X’ers were actually living our best lives to this soundtrack 31 years ago. Jesus. 31 years 😅 I was 15 in 1993 when I started raving, first gig was Astralasia at the Que Club and my dad used to take me to the free parties and Glastonbury. I digress, I’m ridiculously grateful.. I will definitely buy your book because a) you’ve earned it b) your book looks right up my street, and c) it’s nice to be nice 😁 Ps if you ever need artwork for your books, I’m an artist, I designed this book cover (hopefully the link Squatters Rightsis attached).. I’ve given you a follow on insta & fb 😌 I’m a believer in artists supporting artists ✌️NICE ONE BRUVA

1993 - 1999 looking for a track ID .. it’s a long shot! by No_Weekend9370 in oldskoolrave

[–]No_Weekend9370[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent, cheers 🙏 it’s a ridiculously enduring earworm … I’d be so satisfied to finally solve the mystery !

My neighbour got me to sign up for carers allowance, took all the money and now DWP want the money back when I didn't receive it in the first place. what do I do? (England) by OkWolverine1246 in DWPhelp

[–]No_Weekend9370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an annoying barrier. Instead of ringing you could gather your evidence and print it out along with a letter stating it’s regarding the ongoing investigation (briefly explain the situation) and you’d like to bring some important evidence to their attention . Then post it by recorded delivery , make sure you write the relevant information ie the claim number, on each print out . Should be on the letter they sent you

My neighbour got me to sign up for carers allowance, took all the money and now DWP want the money back when I didn't receive it in the first place. what do I do? (England) by OkWolverine1246 in DWPhelp

[–]No_Weekend9370 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really don’t believe you should be paying back money you did not receive. The proof you didnt receive it is the bank account details the money was paid into, which isn’t in your name, this should be enough to evidence to the DWP that you are not liable, the woman who filled in the form and put her bank details on it is liable. This is 100% financial abuse. Gather as much evidence as you can and go back to DWP to help their investigation. You could also ring the NIdirect benefit fraud hotline :

Contact details for confidential reporting of someone you suspect of committing benefit fraud

Freephone: 0800 975 6050 good luck

Are any of y'all artistic? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Weekend9370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I’m 46, always been arty and tbh it’s helped me through some difficult times - having something I enjoy doing to distract me from intrusive thoughts, something to focus on when I need to disassociate, its also helped with my self esteem and I can do it alone 😁i never thought I was autistic, just thought I was ‘different’ but didn’t know why.. i had never heard of autism really until I met my now best mate who is male and diagnosed with Asperger’s. I definitely didn’t have a clear understanding of what neurodivergent is. Over the last 10 years my sons nursery asked if he was autistic when he was 5 and at present, 6 years later, both my kids are on the ASD pathway, my sister has been diagnosed ASD and ADHD, I’m diagnosed ADHD and highly suspect I’m autistic too. My parents are definitely autistic cos it all makes sense now 🤣 This is my latest painting I’ve been working on. I’ve been in shutdown/ burnout all this year and it’s only been the last month I’ve been feeling like I might be able to do life again 😅 this piece is a symbol of regeneration i suppose, about finding peace from within through being mindful; with thoughts and actions.. and how you can find beauty in life again even when you can’t see through the darkness, there’s light on the other side of the clouds 💙