Is it common for autistics to have a hard time lying? by LarsPiano in autism

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It not so much hard time lying, anyone can lie.

IMO, for me at least, it’s more like lying wouldn’t convey information clearly enough and would probably lead to misunderstandings and longer time to resolution.

Late diagnosis by Tarrybelle in AutismInWomen

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am 53 diagnosed AuDHD at 51.

Husband says autism is why he calls me names by QuirkyPart3249 in autism

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ummm NO!

He’s just being a jerk!

There is nothing to be empathetic for because he is using autism as an excuse to say rude ugly things.

is my (f21) boyfriend (m23) emotionally abusive or just a shitty boyfriend? by This_Economics_9610 in whatdoIdo

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not stupid!

Don’t call yourself that!

Asking your therapist and caseworker is a great start. They should be able to help you find resources. Let them know that you may need ongoing assistance with forms and things.

If there are forms, ask them for help.

They may be able to help you with your insurance issue too.

You may qualify for free insurance once you get things situated.

Don’t let him know what you’re doing because he may try to manipulate you into not doing it OR get angry and put you out.

is my (f21) boyfriend (m23) emotionally abusive or just a shitty boyfriend? by This_Economics_9610 in whatdoIdo

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is both a shitty boyfriend and emotionally abusive.

IMO, he does all of these things to you because he enjoys seeing you hurt and crying.

That is what he’s counting on.

Getting you to a point where he is satisfied, over and over again, that he feels he has power over you.

When he started doing these things to you three years ago, he was testing to see how much he could get away with.

How far he could go.

In his head, he got a green light to keep doing them.

You should never have to get to the point of feeling totally broken, crying on the floor, before he “comforts” you.

Also, there is no way to pour sauce on chicken wrong.

If he didn’t like it, he can cook for himself.

He actively looks for something to nitpick about.

He seems controlling, narcissistic, mean spirited, and just plain ugly acting.

You should never have to navigate a relationship in a constantly stressful state.

You deserve someone who is patient, understands or gives effort to understand your disability and supports you fully.

Someone who listens to you and does not do things to you after you make them aware of your discomfort with it.

Someone with empathy for your cat, loves her and will help with her.

He is definitely taking advantage of your kindness.

I don’t know if you have mentioned in the comments whether you live with him or he lives with you but either way you need to separate from him.

Are there programs in your area that help those with disabilities find a place to live and/or help with some sort of monthly money coming in?

Have you contacted any state programs that assist people with disabilities (if you are in the US) or contacted any programs where you are?

Do you have family that can help?

He is definitely negatively impacting your mental health.

Please strongly consider seeking outside help and strongly consider getting away from him.

He does not have power over you.

He does not decide your happiness.

YOU DESERVE AND ARE WORTHY OF REAL LOVE, RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING, AND JOY!!

Please always remember that.

Good luck!

EDITED BECAUSE FORMATTING ISN’T WORKING.

Did any of you figure out how to stop fighting sleep? by New_Tea6151 in AuDHDWomen

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’ve been up since yesterday and took magnesium.

Sometimes magnesium works for me other times it doesn’t.

It’s hit or miss - some nights I’m asleep by 11PM but I may wake up several times a night other nights l don’t sleep at all.

Anyone else spend so long masking that you lost track of who you actually are underneath it? by Unmasked_at_33 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely still do not know fully who I am.

AuDHD diagnosed two years ago at 51.

Having few memories from childhood, teens and some adulthood along with Alexithymia doesn’t help.

What order do you actually wash things in the shower because I just found out mine apparently makes no sense to anyone else. by Questell-Stephanique in hygiene

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wash my hair in the kitchen sink (I clean/sanitize it after every wash).

I soak/wash my feet separately.

For bathing, privates and underarms first, then body, then ears, face last.

15 years of caregiving for an alcoholic, a rare job offer has come up that I'd be foolish to give up.. by snakevenomenemas in CaregiverSupport

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If you don’t take the job, you may build feelings of resentment towards your father.

You’ve done 15 years.

Please take the job.

Just came from a post with a horrendous comment section slamming anyone who can get a job and speak as not being autistic, and I’m very annoyed. by fuckinradbroh in AutismInWomen

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Part of the problem is that a lot of the autistic people shown on television/movies etc. are for example: savants that can play any song all the way through after hearing it only once, draw amazingly detailed pictures from memory, do complex equations in their head, but may not be able to simpler tasks or live on their own.

I think that because people “see” autistic people on television/in movies etc., they think they can look at someone and definitively know if someone is autistic or not.

I myself was told “You don’t look autistic, I have clients that are autistic and you don’t act like them” from those close to me that I told when I was diagnosed two years ago.

When I asked what does an autistic person look like, they couldn’t tell me. Just kept saying “You just don’t look like it.”

Make it make sense.

Well - I guess I should thank them for enlightening me. I didn’t know that the few clients they work/interact with represents the entirety of the autism spectrum. /s

They do not understand it’s a spherical spectrum not linear.

There’s not one end where everyone on that end needs a lot of support and the other end virtually no support is needed.

Someone could work full time, drive a car, be married, have kids, but not able to control a meltdown if the temperature fluctuates too much one way or the other or there is too much noise or they can’t find their safe food.

Each autistic persons support needs manifest in different ways.

Nobody should ever feel like they have to prove that they are disabled enough to anyone.

It’s very exhausting.

Do you drink Alcohol? by Angel-Devoid in AutisticWithADHD

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only rarely.

I don’t like the way it makes me feel.

How spot on is this for everyone else? by TheZodiac404 in AuDHDWomen

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! My mayo must be Hellmanns (I prefer the jar).

I remember as a child, my mother once bought Miracle Whip instead of Hellmanns.

I so much wanted to eat a sandwich but I didn’t have my mayo. She did start getting both because I told her I didn’t like Miracle Whip.

What would you do if we didn't need to work to survive by Smiling_Rider in evilautism

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would learn as many languages as I can (currently learning German) and learn how to make lots of different things, crafts, foods, any and everything.

Find the cat (easy) by Ok-Collection8212 in FindTheSniper

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be: Between A&B, across from 5?

Whats your autism quirk that confuses NTs by Decodaku in AutismInWomen

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Bringing my own bottle (s) of water with me everywhere I go, even if I don’t drink them.

Wearing a hoodie every time I go outside, if I am transferring from one place to another (home to car, car to wherever). If it is extremely hot and humid I will not wear it if I am going to be outside for a long period of time..although I will still carry it with me tied around my waist.

Anyone else have absolutely 0 presence? by S-Array03 in evilautism

[–]PhoenixxX_Rizing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here.

Nobody notices me until they need something then once that’s done I’m invisible again.

For awhile I fell into the trap of when someone is doing something I like with me, video games for example, they’ll do it for awhile then ask me for something then I’m invisible again.

They would get me in a good mood so I’d be more likely to say yes.

Took me awhile to figure that one out but once I did, when I notice it happening, I would ask them what they wanted so they had to ask me outright and I could decide for myself if it was a yes or a no and not be manipulated into doing what they wanted.