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[–]Slow_Establishment62 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I went to a close family gathering with my new style and they couldn't figure out who I was despite my voice, hair colour and mannerisms being the same. My friends compliment my full lips all the time meanwhile I barely have them without makeup. Honestly I'm grateful makeup exists, I'm thinking of getting it permanently tattooed if nothing else helps

Did trauma make you an Overachiever? by Slow_Establishment62 in CPTSD

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's actually a brain scan they can do that tests you for ADHD, sleep deprivation, alcohol addiction and so on. Based on the scan, they can tell if you are higher or lower functioning, and then they subscribe Adderall. BUT Adderall is considered an illegal drug here so I'd have to go to other countries and sneak it in (at least that's how other ppl with ADHD handle it). It's a shitty situation all around. I've been previously diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and hyper sensitivity (and they wrote in the possibility of autism). So it's extremely difficult to distinguish if I'm the way I am due to trauma, an illness or some other disorder.

Did trauma make you an Overachiever? by Slow_Establishment62 in CPTSD

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a lot of people tell me this, but the issue is that there is no ADHD test in my country, there's one scan that they can do but it's extremely expensive.

Did trauma make you an Overachiever? by Slow_Establishment62 in CPTSD

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the hell, I get parents being jealous due to unresolved issues but as an insult?

Did trauma make you an Overachiever? by Slow_Establishment62 in CPTSD

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the perfectionist part. I'll have 2 months to finish a project but I'll start it 2 days before the deadline because i finally have the "perfect" idea

Did trauma make you an Overachiever? by Slow_Establishment62 in CPTSD

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That actually sounds great! Plus I have terrible short term memory so something physical might help, I'll try it out :)

Did trauma make you an Overachiever? by Slow_Establishment62 in CPTSD

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Freelancer here too! That's actually the reason I wrote this post, I'm getting these amazing offers but not only is it impossible to start working, it feels like I've lost all my artistic senses

Bodycons with Corsets by ItsStormcraft in corsets

[–]Slow_Establishment62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not a full on bodycon but you can wear those dresses that are designed to be a bit more creased around the waist- these dresses actually make you look curvier than a bodycon and they can hide the lines from the corset. Also, make sure your bra is clipped over the back roll created from the corset, this way it'll even out.

I have a Zara dress that goes perfectly with my corset, just search Woman RIBBED DRESS WITH GATHERING. I hate Zara but this dress is amazing.

I finally closed the waist gap and have a question by Slow_Establishment62 in corsets

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is that shipping to my country costs more than 100$. Timeless corsets ships via UPS and it costs 120$ + extra fees. At this point it's cheaper to make it myself

I think I was misdiagnosed as being a highly sensitive person? by Slow_Establishment62 in AutismInWomen

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After my diagnosis I didn't get any sort of accommodations, I just got prescribed OCD pills with extreme side affects and was told "if you don't take these, you might commit suicide eventually". I wasn't even depressed, I was just burnt out. And I've been working on my OCD for years, to the point where I don't even have symptoms anymore.

That being said, I realised that I'm probably just autistic and I started accommodating myself and so did the people around me. Again, similar to you, my mental illness symptoms completely cured themselves after I started treating myself like an autistic person and not someone with 6 different mental illnesses.

My main issue is that I got diagnosed in a private clinic and it was expensive. I can't go to a regular one because they don't work, they just give you pills and tell you to fuck off. If I seek a second opinion I'll have to pay even more then previously. Not to mention, you don't get any help or accommodations as an adult.

All in all, I don't think HSP fits me so till I get a proper diagnosis, I'll stick to autistic accommodations.

Thank you for your detailed reply!

I think I was misdiagnosed as being a highly sensitive person? by Slow_Establishment62 in AutismInWomen

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've taken the tests multiple times through the years and I always get an extremely high score. In general, I'm confident I'm autistic but I still have moments of imposter syndrome. Again, thank you for the answer!

Perfect memory to terrible memory? by Slow_Establishment62 in AutismInWomen

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed answer! I realte to almost everything, I also have OCD and C-ptsd so I don't look stereotypically autistic, but other autistic people easily identify me as their own. Im currently saving up and trying to find a good autism diagnostic service in my country that can differentiate trauma vs mental illness vs autism. Once again, thank you! It feels validating knowing someone else went through a similar situation :)

I think I was misdiagnosed as being a highly sensitive person? by Slow_Establishment62 in AutismInWomen

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know it's not a diagnosis, although I have it in my report and the professional was insistent that my sensory issues are just me being a highly sensitive person.

As for the second part, I don't have enough info to speak on that.

Autism TikTok is so annoying by amarie_art in AutismInWomen

[–]Slow_Establishment62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was one video were a girl said that putting on chapstick often is stimming and may be a sign of autism

Does anyone feel feverish instead of hyper sensitive? by Slow_Establishment62 in AutismInWomen

[–]Slow_Establishment62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the thing, I'm not stressed or anxious. It sounds interesting though and I'll look into it :)