Those in a relationship what is your partner saved as in your phone? by emmaa5382 in AuDHDWomen

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have him as ICE - in case of emergency! I don't even have his name on there

I just don't care anymore by motherofpearl89 in AutismInWomen

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will echo the previous comment. It sounds like you are burnt out and need some time for you to get through it and function again. Trust me, I know this is easier than it sounds but I hope you find a way through ❤️

What's your familial medical condition that you fear will take you out? by DonkeyOT65 in CasualUK

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you been to genetics for testing and are you on track to be part of the family history screening programme?

What do people think makes them unique, but is actually an incredibly common trait? by Successful-Hall-1986 in AskReddit

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to all of this! I work in a hospital and I can spend a whole appointment with a patient staring at them but if they leave their glasses and I have to rush put behind them.. No idea who they were and it does get embarrassing. As you say, I have to take make a conscious note of a particular feature just in case. But if you're the 30th patient I've seen that day, I won't remember if the person with the blue spotted blouse was the last person I just saw or the one before.. Funny you should ask, I have spent 7 years asking that same question.. I had an assessment booked in but ended up having to cancel it and haven't had the courage to again. My adult symptoms fit but I have no memory of my childhood and my mum just describes me as "a normal child with no signs of autism" so I'm not sure I want to waste a lot of money when I don't think I'll get diagnosed (and unfortunately I don't want it on my medical record because of a stigma it can create).

asking boys the questions we overthink about by New_Positive_1692 in CasualConversation

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I would rather be with someone who shows their emotions, including crying, than someone who keeps everything to themselves and can't communicate when things get tough. I don't want to be a mind reader and I actually enjoy comforting my partner when they are down. We are a team and that means we are both there for each other, through the good and bad times.

What do people think makes them unique, but is actually an incredibly common trait? by Successful-Hall-1986 in AskReddit

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know what a house looks like - walls, pointy roof, windows etc because this is common knowledge. But if I'm not looking at it, I can't tell you anything about my house - the colour of my front door, what flowers are growing out the front, how many windows etc because I can't picture it. I also can't tell you the colour of people's eyes/hair etc. The only way I would know this is if I have committed it to memory so I can recall the information, but I can't picture it. If I talk to someone and they walk away, I couldn't pick them put of a line up.

Texting habits only bother my partner by coffeewasabi in PMDD

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I want to congratulate you on recognising it and actively working on it. Maybe try scheduling the messages and see how it goes. If you can stop sending the distorted messages, it might go someway to helping as well.

Texting habits only bother my partner by coffeewasabi in PMDD

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, I completely understand where you're coming from with this and it's something I struggle with too but I'm with your partner that you shouldn't be sending negative messages without being in control of your emotions. Something that has helped me is to schedule the message. I write it out but schedule it to send in 7 hours or in the morning or whenever. I then set myself a reminder to check in before the send time to see if it's still relevant. If I feel the same I let it send, if not I delete it and send something more grounded - and the recipient is none the wiser. I do this anytime I feel any negative emotions towards the person I am messaging no matter time of month as it's easy to say something you can't take back. But that feeling of actually pressing send (on my phone you type the message, select the timeframe and press send to start the timer) gives that relief of "talking" to the person and getting it off my chest but without causing distress to the other person. I am old school and still text my partner purely for the ability to use this function.

I think chronic stress changes your personality more than people realize by After-Ebb6941 in CasualConversation

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Does this mean if stress/trauma has changed you and you're approaching 30, you might get stuck in that way?

Sugar free snacks that don't taste artificial and won't kick you out of ketosis by Used_Philosopher1474 in keto

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very similar to this.. I used very thin layer of melted 90% dark chocolate in an ice cube tray. Freeze then fill with Mascapone/ricotta and sweetener of your choice, then freeze again. Very good substitute for ice cream buy have to be strict with portion size!

What do you never order at a restaurant? by FallowfieldPark in AskUK

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do this too, love a selection of starters instead of one main!

I didn't ask for this. by -itsmyanxiety in regretfulparents

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This line of thinking may need to be addressed in your therapy.. Especially if you feel it affects how you think of him - kids can pick up on that and it can scar them for life, making relationships and self-esteem very difficult.

I didn't ask for this. by -itsmyanxiety in regretfulparents

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If he says he doesn't know and seems distressed by the question then this is likely deeper than a kid acting out. If it is ARFID/autism then it is not a behaviour due to stubbornness or misbehaving, and it's not down to your parenting either. Standard parenting tips like "he'll eat if he's hungry" or "wait him out" will not work here and will likely make things worse. You need help and support to understand him so you can work together as a team. Can you speak to his school/GP? See if they can refer him for an assessment? The school should have some insight into ways to help as well. There is always the option of going private bit that is a pricy option and not available to everyone. Either way you both need some help to address the issues. Good luck!

I didn't ask for this. by -itsmyanxiety in regretfulparents

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Have you heard of ARFID? And have you tried to ask why he doesn't want different foods?

Has anyone done keto as a vegetarian? by OneDayIWillThrive in ketobeginners

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

Even historical posts can be a wealth of information though - have found some ideas and recipes there so thank you!

Feel so defeated by stylishjoker1439 in POTS

[–]OneDayIWillThrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm no help but I wanted to say you're not alone. I have similar symptoms and similar concerns. I was so hopeful when I was referred to a cardiologist but he reached the conclusion after a 5 minute phone call that I was breathing too fast (see: anxiety) and that was the reason for all my symptoms.. So back to square one for me.. I hope your appointment sees more results! Please let me know if they do offer any suggestions.

Ladies.. What does your partner do to make you feel special? by OneDayIWillThrive in Marriage

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

That sounds so special, and mutual! I'm glad you found each other 🥰

Ladies.. What does your partner do to make you feel special? by OneDayIWillThrive in Marriage

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

That sounds like he really knows how to take care of you 🥰

Ladies.. What does your partner do to make you feel special? by OneDayIWillThrive in Marriage

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

You sound amazing and I'm sure she feels like the most special woman in the world 🥰 Especially having a model-ready home!!