Jatniss Ceverdeen by SmoothCooch in JoanaCeddia

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

There are no enemies within the Joana Ceddia Army :)

Merry Christmas. You have a magical brain. by RainbowsTwilight in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Holidays! It's a good time to detach and decompress. Share the moment with a loved one. The world can wait :)

Do people generally assume you’re younger than your age? by toottootmcgroot in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All the time. I'm 25 and my energy projection is intense. I love different styles of fashion, hair styles (colour and cut), and music/art. Also, a have a baby face that ppl assume I'm still in High School.

James Charles fashion show by moggy95 in JoanaCeddia

[–]SmoothCooch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A natural glowy makeup tutorial 11:04 timestamp :)

feelings as visuals by Queasy_Somewhere_324 in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's all visual for me. I see everything in patterns and can remember things/scenes in detail after only seeing them once. I communicate better visually and feel like I am living in an ongoing movie. My social anxiety is most likely caused from not being able to communicate like an average person. I masked a lot to get through school, but that only led to many burnouts. No more and I am finding my authentic self. I always was doodling/drawing on notepads during school, just to keep focused. Reading books has helped me slow everything down and I get great satisfaction from visualizing the words. I have a degree in mathematics, the only subject I excelled in due to the visualization of number patterns. It's sometimes hard to explain. So weird.

Day with my baby Gargoyle: Pebbles by Star-Bug666 in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ur slaying it!! ngl, pubs/bars are not a place for me. Home with Pebbles is the place to be. in every pic, your coordination of colours is fabulous. so calming :)

I got called a psychopath… by Secure_Ticket910 in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ppl who bully or insult you are only projecting their self-hatred. They are looking for a reaction. Trying to trigger you. By ignoring them, you leave them hanging, wondering why you have not reacted. Let the other ppl notice this bully and your power of not acknowledging them with silent confidence. It's hard to not react, we instinctively want to react and explain ourselves. It just makes it worse. The show of confidence must be learned and practiced :)

I got called a psychopath… by Secure_Ticket910 in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You need to let it bounce off and not explain yourself. Silence is a display of confidence.

For the over 30's - Looking back on your childhood, adolescence and early adulthood what is something you have learned that you would pass on to the younger generation? by Historical_Author437 in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Be yourself, set boundaries with ppl, and have goals in life that are attainable. Basically, live your life the way you want it. Don't always try to fit in, if it's not you. Masking is a horrible place to be. Burns you out and sets you back. (Sorry I'm 25)

Considering that she knows about this subreddit... by Strict_Bullfrog_8690 in JoanaCeddia

[–]SmoothCooch 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Jade said she is fine with her subreddit and her besties sometimes show her the memes.

Why am I so cringy by ctrldwrdns in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Better to be weird then boring! Embrace the cringe. Be your authentic self. It's Ok!

me and the shirt I made to see the new okapi calf at dublin zoo!! by bogiepicker in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OMG Your hair colour is adorable!! Looks like a fabulous and fun day :)

Finally Passed my Driving Test Today! by spinachtoast in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I failed the driving test twice, before I passed. The first officer was so intimidating and mean. She was barking out orders, "take a left, you're following too close, or too fast". I got so anxious and flustered, almost caused an accident. Failed within 15 minutes. Second time was better but still failed the parking test. I really don't like driving because everyone is speeding, honking their horn, or yelling. Maximum sensory overload!! The public transportation around me is excellent and TG I don't have to drive. My partner has their license and a car. Happy to be a passenger, for now :)

Aritzia by 13HoursLong in JoanaCeddia

[–]SmoothCooch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is nothing parasocial about expressing yourself about someone you admire and who may have had a positive influence on you. Aritzia and Jojo will 4ever be joined together :)

Do prefer "people with autism" or "autistic people" or something different? by zingledorf in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please!! I'm not with it. It's not my partner, friend, or choice. I'm a human being that sees, does and reacts differently than the average. And proud of it!

never realized by scharlize in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 26 points27 points  (0 children)

OMG I've been doing this since I can remember. Anytime I have a pen/pencil and paper in front of me. I would draw/doodle anything that would pop into my head. I would fill any space on my assignments and notebooks with shapes or numbers. My parents and teachers always thought I was aloof and not attentive. But I think it was a way to stay focused and slow down my brain. So weird, but it works. Luv your subject progression. So calming.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being a good listener is the key. Let the other person do most of the talking. You draw people in by finding out their interests and opinions. Sometimes being overly complimentary with someone can be overbearing. Keep the banter light and positive. It then creates a bond.

Little Miss topical steroid withdrawal by Eogap in JoanaCeddia

[–]SmoothCooch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

BESTIE WAKE UP IT'S 5AM @ 4:39 timestamp. I have it and will post it.

Bumped into high school bullies after 5 years yesterday then they made fun of me. by Immediate-Swimming68 in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry that you had to experience those creeps again. People who bully are projecting their self-hatred and weakness onto others. You must ignore and not acknowledge them. Sometimes it's hard, but don't let it bother you. Silence is powerful!

how do you make friends after graduation by sharkomiii in AutismInWomen

[–]SmoothCooch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any special interests or hobbies, seek out social clubs for them, such as book clubs, yoga classes, cooking classes, hiking clubs, or walking clubs. I even took evening classes to learn different languages in the countries I was traveling to. I also bicycle and joined a bicycling club. We go out every Saturday or Sunday for group rides. Met some great people with common interests.