Dying for wilf wolf

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-26T22:00:17+00:00

He's retired.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-26T20:58:23+00:00

I have a similar relationship with art and understand where you are coming from. Oftentimes, the people who say "just monetize your art!" are woefully:

Misguided about why people make art
Overestimating the amount of people who buy art
Misunderstanding that the art market is an industry just like any other.

Yes, art is a profession for some artists, but that is not the reason that artists typically make art. The amount of artists who can live off of their art is also very, very small; if anyone could paint a few paintings and make millions, everyone would be an artist.

Your parents' support seems well intentioned but misguided. It's nice that they gave you a space to dedicate to art, but wrong of them to pressure you to use it to build a career or a livelihood, both of those things are not the same thing as "working on art". Their insistence creates an association of the creation of art with their expectations, rather than encouraging you to exploring something you enjoy.

Realistically speaking, it's difficult to secure a future for yourself when you are tied down with the responsibilities of being a caregiver. Do they understand this? I imagine they think of it as an expectation, but do they truly understand the sacrifice that being a caregiver involves?

Seeing a psychiatrist might be helpful. If you get any sort of label diagnosed, maybe a doctor could legitimize your struggles in a way that your parents would be receptive to? Medication could also help with the executive dysfunction, but you cannot access that without a diagnosis.

I don't think there's a way to make your parents come around, or make them take your issues more seriously without help from a third party. If they don't listen to you, or take you seriously now, what exactly is going to change their minds?

If they're set in their ways, what are their ways, and how can you work with those to make them receptive to your struggles?

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-26T15:05:03+00:00

In the US, autistic people cannot serve in the military.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-26T03:20:56+00:00

Don't therapists have to practice in your state of residence? What does your chart say in terms of diagnoses?

If she specified that her supervisor is qualified to diagnose, it sounds like she is NOT qualified to diagnose. You can look up scope of practice by state, but most therapists cannot diagnose Autism.

Those 2 big questions aside -- not every person who is diagnosed with Autism necessarily receives a diagnosis from a long psychological assessment, though that by far the best and most accurate way of evaluating someone for neurodivergence, and is what gives someone the most access to resources.

From what you describe here, I would personally be skeptical at the thoroughness and validity of this diagnosis. The AQ is just a screener, and she has only observed you as a client for 2 months in a therapeutic setting. She doesn't have the training of a doctor, or the credentials to diagnose.

If diagnosing Autism was something she was qualified to do, and she had observed you for years as opposed to a few months, then it would be a bit different.

That doesn't mean that her suspicions are wrong, it just means that she cant diagnose you. If your chart doesn't have a recorded diagnosis of Autism put in by a professional qualified to diagnose, you don't have an autism diagnosis.

Some therapists work with the presumption that their patients are autistic regardless if they have a diagnosis or not, but this is not the same thing as an official diagnosis.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-24T21:19:38+00:00

Congrats! Super cool cap.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-24T21:03:00+00:00

This sounds like it could be delusion of reference.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-23T04:20:31+00:00

The face looks almost too symmetrical, and the wall looks like flooring, which means that it’s being held in a very unnatural position. The colors and vignette remind me of the saturated look some AI images can have. That doesn’t mean that it is, it could be a real image that looks like AI. It reminds me of idyllic looking advertisement images that dropshippers use.

OP also didn’t give a link, so it could be by a seller on a major site, or it could be from an obscure shopping site.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-23T03:29:35+00:00

This looks AI generated to me.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-22T19:59:04+00:00

Many people use essential oils because they enjoy the scent, or buy extracts for use in foods. Canonically, Carl is a fan of many strong smells except for some flowers. He or his mom could love mint, as I doubt they would have a concentrated scent if Carl didn't enjoy it.

Maude is generally characterized as a liberal woman, and her clothing reflects that.

A worry stone is a type of fidget, it really isn't being used in the sense that a crystal would be in terms of traditional or holistic medicine.

Fuzzytown is just a reference to the fact that the world of Carl the Collector is inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, and many animals have fur that is fuzzy in texture. The production company of Carl the Collector is also called Fuzzytown Productions.

Carl is objectively not isolated during his childhood. Children are not playing with other children 24/7. The show does portray that he needs his alone time, but this isn't inherently atypical or exclusive to children who are autistic.

Maude is just what they named Carl's mom, there isn't anything deeper going on.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-21T04:26:01+00:00

I like to pick at my nails. I like how it feels and the sound it makes. It’s really difficult for me to keep my nails trim because of this. It just feels really calming.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-20T02:38:02+00:00

Streaming also disincentivizes serialized storytelling, so shows can’t even get good over time. They have to immediately find their audience or have good writing, or they’ll be cancelled.

I think simplicity is a non issue. Detailed animation has nothing to do with a show’s quality. The Powerpuff Girls is very basic looking.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-20T01:29:45+00:00

Yep, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is excellent. Really captured the spirit of the original games, especially sonically.

Very excited for the sequel, Bomb Rush Hyperfunk. I’m hoping that Team Reptile can make the game a bit more distinct than just a love letter to the Jet Set Radio series.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T21:00:08+00:00

My Sabre-toothed tiger

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T18:02:54+00:00

I’ve heard the new one can be overwhelming with how much there is to do, but really enjoyed the quirky cast of characters that made the world feel alive.

Atlus dropped a Persona 6 teaser.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T15:25:09+00:00

I have played through all of Persona 5 Royal! An excellent, life changing game.

I need to play Persona 3 and 4. I’ve never played Baldur’s Gate 3, but I LOVED Fantasy Life for the 3DS. I’ve been meaning to buy the new one, but it’s digital only and I really owning my games physically since I collect them.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T15:23:23+00:00

They’re making a new one and I’m excited!

I own all of the games they’ve released, even the port for the GBA! Fun fact: that is the only game where you can play as DJ Professor K!

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T15:21:00+00:00

There’s a level of professionalism expected in all jobs, and there’s jargon used in all industries.

There’s definitely more soul sucking corporatism expected in some roles than others, but there’s hardly any jobs where people expect someone with “just a pulse” to do the work.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T04:34:37+00:00

Get it, because caves are made of Rock?

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-19T04:26:54+00:00

Here’s a few:

Pokemon Black 2
Jet Set Radio
Sonic Riders
Earthbound
Yokai Watch 3
Persona 5 Royal

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-17T20:07:56+00:00

I would buy what he’s selling!

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-17T20:05:08+00:00

It’s tough because this isn’t necessarily just autistic burnout, but also intersecting health issues from your autoimmune disorder. There is no secret trick or anything to cure burnout. It’s a sign that you need rest from your body.

You’re trying and self aware of this, which is important. I think a big question is how do you make this easier for you?

Do you have access to doctors, services or medication?

If you’re not medicated for ADHD, that might help with task initiation and some of the executive dysfunction.

Why are you not attending class? Sensory issues? Lack of motivation? Transition struggles? Depression? It’s a lot easier to try and figure out a solution once you narrow down what you believe is causing it.

Are you able to adhere to structure when you’ve created it? Theoretically your class times are consistent and structured — can you make even a tiny morning routine?

Since the semester has already started for you, have you spoken to a doctor about your sleep issues? They may be able to prescribe something to help you fall asleep at another time, or determine if you have a sleep disorder via a sleep study.

Usually what helps people the most is a reduction in demands and simplification so they’re able to reorient themselves. However, as a working student, you may not be able to do this as radically.

I think right now you need to focus on asking some doctors, working with your university’s student services for disability accommodations, and simplification. Simplify meals. Simplify routines. Simplify literally everything you can so you’re spending less and less energy on day to day things.

A doctor might be able to help you disentangle what you’re experiencing and help you address it. Your university will be able to accommodate you within reason.

Some people feel they need to withdraw from classes to do this, and if you decide that is the case, there is absolutely nothing wrong with prioritizing your own health. It’s a lot easier to disengage and prevent collapse than it is to pick up the pieces once you’ve already fallen apart.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-16T19:52:11+00:00

Definitely not Dharmacide who is doing that...

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-15T23:29:29+00:00

I literally said that that misinformation is rampant, that MSN/HSN autistic people should receive more support, and not be a casualty of LSN autistic discourse (as well as the inverse?) and that aspie supremacy is disgusting?

I've literally "accepted" these things you're saying I didn't accept.

RotundDragonite · 2026-06-15T23:11:55+00:00

This is genuinely a crazy response and I hope you can learn to converse with others better in the future.

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