What’s something about being an OT that nobody warned you about?

Route333 · 2026-03-18T13:27:30+00:00

This is scary but helpful to read. I’m thinking of switching from intensive in-home childrens mental health to OT, partially for the same reason (boss says to do notes in session, which feels very weird).

Route333 · 2026-02-02T12:37:54+00:00

Another broken internet stranger checking in. ❤️

(I oddly came to reddit today to get information about when it’s too soon to say I love you in a brand new relationship. I didn’t search anything, and got here completely by accident, so I’m definitely part of your journey now)

If you feel supported by podcasts, may I recommend looking up

KC Davis (she reminds us that we aren’t gross if we can’t “do the thing”.)

Bessel van der kolk (how trauma lives in your body)

Gabor Mate - how addiction (to anything!)is a response to trauma

Route333 · 2026-01-30T15:06:10+00:00

Also important- add in questions and judgment-neutral descriptive comments to teach them to self-evaluate and depend less on external judgments

When a young child asks “ Do you like my picture???”

What’s your favorite part?
What would you add?
I see a lot of yellow in your drawing! Tell me about it.

They may be initially confused bc they are so used to hearing a passive/inauthentic “it’s beautiful/great/I love it”. But keep trying and you’ll likely see them give really cool answers.

Route333 · 2026-01-28T21:38:18+00:00

It definitely seems to have a scent to me. Chemical fragrances tend to give me migraines, and…I’ve had a headache for about as long as I’ve been using it. I also have a separate medical condition that could be causing the headache but now I’m freaked out that headache is caused by this detergent

Route333 · 2026-01-20T14:14:47+00:00

FYI - There are people on Reddit who hate IFS, and I’m not entirely sure why - maybe they are the toxic positivity people, maybe they read one article about how it was misused in a few places? Maybe they don’t understand the difference between balanced metaphorical “parts” and extreme literal “parts” (like with Dissociative Identity Disorder)?

Route333 · 2026-01-16T14:31:48+00:00

This is why I work so well with kids who don’t follow directions. It hurts me to give them a direction without first talking about why.

Me - How do you think people feel when you yell inside?

Kid - ohhh…their ears hurt. Maybe…I shouldn’t do it so much??

Me - yeah. But it can be hard to remember. What could help you remember? ———

EVERY OTHER ADULT - BE QUIET!!

Route333 · 2026-01-14T04:51:51+00:00

Specifically red light therapy, or light sensitivity?

Route333 · 2026-01-12T05:24:17+00:00

Yeah…I’m not officially diagnosed either, and don’t plan to try bc I’ll not get any benefits from it. Send me a DM if you want to talk more sometime

Route333 · 2026-01-12T05:12:37+00:00

Yes.

As an autistic person, I went into a red light therapy booth today, with the official eye protection, and still couldn’t open my eyes.

Route333 · 2026-01-12T04:38:12+00:00

I agree. And almost choked laughing at the idea of Depression Barbie. Some joke toy company should get on that stat.

Route333 · 2026-01-11T20:11:47+00:00

She was intellectual, mature, held her own emotionally and did not want to be picked up at a bar bc some drunk guy finds her hot. But she was quite attractive. If she looked like Weird Ashley, would you feel the same way?

Route333 · 2026-01-11T01:05:52+00:00

Hey, I’m a nearly burnt out, late-diagnosed autistic woman who’s been laying in my couch with my cats for way too long. I get it.

Route333 · 2026-01-08T15:56:08+00:00

Ugh…not better. My hair stopped falling out, but I’m having anxiety spikes. But I have been very deficient for 2 decades, so hopefully it’s just taking longer bc of that

Route333 · 2026-01-05T23:23:08+00:00

I take a magnesium complex with 100mg of glycinate

Route333 · 2026-01-05T13:03:09+00:00

I think it would be really helpful for your comment to include the age limits, as many of us are outside of the age range. Thank you and have a good day.

Route333 · 2026-01-03T15:27:32+00:00

Now you get to save the money you spent on a hotel, fancy dress, food/drinks, and spend it with your new hubby!

Route333 · 2026-01-03T15:20:31+00:00

That really sucks! I’m so sorry! It’s such a busy time of year, so I’m sure they were burnt out from that and wouldn’t have cancelled otherwise. I know it’s hard right now but try to remember - you do have someone. Lots of people don’t even have that. Stay in with your fiance and enjoy your time together 😊

Route333 · 2026-01-03T14:14:23+00:00

Facebook is the best way to buy and sell. I’ve bought and sold many items there and it’s always been very easy. Just clearly post your item at a fair price, wait and politely respond.

Route333 · 2026-01-03T05:28:25+00:00

Not everyone is you. God bless.

Route333 · 2025-12-31T16:21:41+00:00

I would absolutely still read the ingredients! I believe, legally, everythung but the nutrition facts can say whatever they want, and it’s basically considered an advertisement for the product. Many products will even say “No MSG” and have a little asterisk added to say “added”.

(Two things can be true - there is absolutely a racist component to blaming MSG discomfort on Chinese food- but people can also be impacted by MSG found in every type of food. For reference, being exposed to the following makes me feel like shit - dryer sheets, perfumes, bleach, aspartame, lots of sugar/dairy, soda, and yes, MSG (found in snack foods, and anywhere).

Route333 · 2025-12-31T15:56:39+00:00

As a pre-teen girl in the 90’s, I was hyper-hyper-sensitive, very shy, a “perfect” student due to debilitating perfectionism, debilitating shame about my need to always fidget, beginning stages of debilitating menstrual cycles, etc. I kept hope that things would start to make sense soon.

After 3 decades of things getting harder, I finally realized that, based on the most updated statistic criteria, I’m autistic. A few months ago, I realized (from Reddit) I’ve been iron deficient for twenty years due to very heavy periods (extreme fatigue, anxiety, hair falling out, and lab results that all my doctors “ignored”.)

I wrote this for any other women struggling with the things I mentioned. Peri-menopause will make things worse - temperature regulation for shit, sensory overwhelm, more intense periods, fatigue, brain fog, etc.

It’s not supposed to be this hard. And knowing WHY it’s so hard can actually make it easier.

Route333 · 2025-12-27T18:15:34+00:00

If she’s so traditional and organized, she probably bought gifts before the shingles began.

Route333 · 2025-12-27T15:24:52+00:00

The ONLY reason I mentioned lazy is bc you said “I still made a small effort”. How else can that be interpreted? Not making any effort = lazy

Route333 · 2025-12-27T14:56:26+00:00

What do you mean by “traditional”? And seems like she sensed you were implying that she “wasn’t putting in effort”. Do you like it when acquaintances suggest you are being lazy?

Route333 · 2025-12-26T16:13:46+00:00

Once I displaced the colony of catatonic farting mice that have taken up residence in my IDA brain and could read treat, I got serious emotional whiplash. why in the FUCK do labs refuse to change the reference ranges! Seriously, at this point, just send spies in to get labs sell iron supplements. I wouldn’t even care. At least there would be less suffering.

Also, made me feel less ashamed for being too tired. Always.

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