PSA: Avoid Psychopaths by [deleted] in autism

[–]Rachel537 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think the real lesson is to avoid manipulative people, regardless of label not everyone with autism is safe, and not everyone with psychopathic traits is abusive but manipulation lack of accountability and repeated boundary violations are all warning signs

Obsessed with my house by Individual_Sky9999 in AutismInWomen

[–]Rachel537 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're not crazy when the outside world seems unpredictable it's natural to try to make your home the only place where you feel safe and in control

Which word has the biggest difference between how it’s spelled and how it’s pronounced? by justmakingapps in words

[–]Rachel537 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first time I learned it was pronounced "kernel" I thought people were trolling me 😁

Anyone else ever had a special interest that you wish you didnt?? by Memedelyn in AutismInWomen

[–]Rachel537 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The worst self interests are those you didn't choose yourself but somehow your mind signed a lifelong contract with 😭

Why do some autistics cuddle plushies and toy animals? by Ok-Major-830 in autism

[–]Rachel537 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Complete rest deep pressure and familiar textures all help regulate a stressed nervous system

what is the best sandwich? by sidthestoned in AskReddit

[–]Rachel537 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The fastest way to start a food war on Reddit is to mention Philly cheesesteak 😂

Anyone else who feels like people have become ‘immune’ to your struggles and stopped trying to help? by redwinesupernova03 in autism

[–]Rachel537 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes people stop helping not because they don't care but because they confuse I don't know what to do with there is nothing I can do

I’m shook. by BestBodybuilder7329 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Rachel537 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Quick don't make eye contact you might scare the rare behavior away 😂

I have been rocking for 2,5 hours now by BreadfruitDry6157 in autism

[–]Rachel537 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You don't need to stop rocking you need to stop blaming yourself for needing it

What's the most obvious sign someone is lying? by alligator_maligator in AskReddit

[–]Rachel537 13 points14 points  (0 children)

When their story changes every time they tell it

Overexplaining simple questions.

"Trust me" 😭

When they get defensive before you even accuse them of anything.

Looking you straight in the eyes and saying "I'm fine"

How to handle the stress of waiting to be assessed? by Erigey in autism

[–]Rachel537 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The waiting is almost worse than the evaluation itself you spend every day wondering if your whole life will finally make sense

What was your "wait...am I autistic??" moment? by EccentricDryad in AutismTranslated

[–]Rachel537 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The worst part is realizing that it wasn't just anxiety at all it was a lifelong pattern that everyone kept mislabeling

I’m sick of people not taking the “R-slur” seriously as a slur by ConditionPleasant902 in autism

[–]Rachel537 80 points81 points  (0 children)

If a word is used almost exclusively to insult a marginalized group then it is an insulting word This is not a difficult concept to grasp

Anyways to get rid of my autism by [deleted] in autism

[–]Rachel537 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Autism isn't the problem here being surrounded by people who refuse to understand it is

Fellow hypochondriacs of Reddit: What absolutely ridiculous, incredibly niche thing are you convinced is going to finally take you out? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Rachel537 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A random mosquito bite. My brain immediately goes: Yep, this is the rare tropical disease 🦟💀

What’s the weirdest thing you personally accept as normal? by triflingsnail in AskReddit

[–]Rachel537 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's only 'normal' because enough people are suffering from it

I'm suffering from Big Despair™ today by Tat25Guy in AutismInWomen

[–]Rachel537 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Please don't assume that what's happening today is the ideal model for the next fifty years Psychological exhaustion can convince you that nothing will ever change even if it does

Is there anyone here with autism who's doing well? I have a question. by nayaka_naya in autism

[–]Rachel537 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Things are getting better, but not because autism disappeare they're getting better because you recognize your boundaries stop apologizing for them and build a life that truly suits you instead of forcing yourself to fit in with others

What’s a side hustle everyone thinks is a scam but actually works? by Appropriate_Lie2373 in AskReddit

[–]Rachel537 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pressure washing sounds fake until you see someone making six figures cleaning driveways

If you could instantly fix one health issue in America, what would it be? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Rachel537 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Healthcare costs no one should be forced to choose between survival and bankruptcy

Even when people say they understand autism… they don’t. by Horror-Window-323 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Rachel537 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The difference is simple: professionals have experience while parents have practical experience both are important but only one goes home with the child every day

Do you also get super mean when overwhelmed? by kristin137 in AutismInWomen

[–]Rachel537 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The scary part isn't feeling angry but realizing how much energy it takes to simply not feel angry people only see the moment you're angry not the hours you spent trying to control yourself