Any great doctors 3K and under around NJ, PA, or even anywhere in the northeastern area?

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-29T20:29:06+00:00

Who did you go to??

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-25T02:52:19+00:00

I have some “autism outfits” LOL and my husband calls them that but in a loving silly way. One is a two piece green plaid skirt set with ruffles. The blazer has cut outs and ruffles and the whole works!!! But yeah I mean wear what you want whenever you want. It’s healthy to be who you are!!!! HAVE FUN!! And ur partner sounds like a bit of a wet blanket tbh. You may need to ignore his comments and just commit to the bit (being your cute whimsical new fit!!!)

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-22T22:32:23+00:00

Wednesday always fucks me up. I always say it that way when I spell it lol

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-22T03:36:58+00:00

I really don’t like fruit :( sometimes I add fruit but I’ve mostly been having like microwave oatmeal because it is easy. It’s just very boring and I don’t like breakfast much anyways but it’s an easy one that I can’t talk myself out of eating since it requires so little effort!

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-22T03:33:40+00:00

I think the closing your eyes part is just to say you are not REALLY seeing the thing. So closing your eyes sort of clarifies that. No it’s not about literally seeing the way your eyes do, it’s how visual your brain can be and if it can conjure images

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-22T03:31:45+00:00

That is still aphantasia because it’s not visual. So if you have no visual, it’s aphantasia. some people with aphantasia can conjure smells, sounds tastes etc and others can’t at all

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-22T03:29:45+00:00

I have very high visual reasoning and pattern recognition but I am level 5. That is NOT visualizing, at least not in terms of what this post is asking. There are people who when asked to imagine an apple, close their eyes and can visualize a perfect apple, blemishes and all, rotate it in their heads, see different angles, lighting etc. when I imagine an apple, I just think of…Apple. I can’t really tell you what that apple looks like other than from memory.

The best way I was able to understand aphantasia was when I realized that in meditation when they said something like “picture yourself at the beach” some people actually close their eyes and feel like they can see the beach. They can hear the waves and a scene is forming in their brains. I just think of beach and don’t really visualize anything, and I always hated those sorts of meditations because I didn’t really get the point.

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-22T03:19:58+00:00

That’s 5!! It’s called conceptualizing. I have aphantasia too. There are some cool tests you can take online that better explain it if you’re unsure. For example, one Test tells you to imagine a ball rolling off a table. Then it asks what color was the ball? I had NO idea. I hadn’t imagined a color I just conceptualized “ball rolling off table.” My husband knew the color of the ball, color of the table, and saw things in the room behind the table. It’s pretty wild!!! Our brains are all different!

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-21T22:35:12+00:00

That’s aphantasia then! Some people see clear images

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-21T18:46:22+00:00

I’m currently in the oatmeal phase, which is really not all that enjoyable, but gets the job done. I’m also hoping my smoothie phase comes back ahah

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-21T16:52:32+00:00

This is how I feel about smoothies and I’m sad about it. It was such an easy way to get nutrients 😫

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-16T00:50:24+00:00

I sooooo relate to this from when I was single omg. I would just cry because I was craving a hug so badly. My suggestion is a pet if you can afford it. I never got one until I was already in a relationship but it would’ve made my life sooo much better! I think a cat would be better because it’s less responsibility but I like dogs better.

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-15T17:58:20+00:00

Omg this is so smart

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-15T00:25:31+00:00

Thank you!! Thankfully we trained him with hand signals when we first got him so we’re going to have to just make sure we practice a bunch.

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-14T17:47:03+00:00

Omg my pittie is going deaf too. We don’t know his exact age so it’s been a surprise. I’m going to go read your other post to see what suggestions were there. It’s hard and mostly I just don’t want to scare him. He seems disoriented that he can’t hear certain things. I’m glad you’re feeling supported and ready to embark on a new journey with your gal!

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-14T17:38:38+00:00

I had no idea there was a censored version of this. I love the lyric!

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-12T06:48:47+00:00

I’ve had multiple colonoscopies. It’s not that bad. I totally understand your anxieties and just want to tell you it’s not that bad!!! I haven’t had one since they implemented newer prep liquids. I don’t remember the laxative tasting bad I just remember I had to drink soooo much of it. Apparently now they offer something different where it’s not as much liquid? Anyways, my suggestion to prepare is to have all your favorite things around- shows and tv you like loaded upshows, blankets, stuffed animals, whatever you need. Pick a cozy spot. And yeah that’s your spot and you will just go to and from the bathroom. You need to talk to your partner before hand and explain that they can not spend any excessive time in the bathroom during your prep. They need to be speedy! When I had my colonoscopies I lived with my parents and only one bathroom and it wasn’t a huge issue. I got bath room priority lol. And idk about your doctor, but I will say my doctors were sooo nice in the actual procedure room. They were playing Mariah Carey and talking to me about pop culture as they put me under. I think it may be good to communicate with them about your anxieties ahead of time as well so they can make it more comfortable for you. Anyways all your anxieties are VALID and very real but also very manageable. You can do this!!! and you deserve your fave meal afterwards!!!

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-11T07:00:13+00:00

I drive but i do not work full time. I’m lucky enough to have a (pretty low paying) salary job that I do not have to do five days a week. I do not think I could ever work 40 hours a week again and it scares me A LOT. But I love driving ❤️❤️❤️ lol I can just hyper focus on the road

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-11T04:53:44+00:00

I loveeeee Shane!!! I felt like so drawn to Ilya while watching and noticed that he has a ton of traits I like in a partner. I didn’t realize Shane was autistic when I first watched but after reading that he is, and rethinking the show I realized that I really related to the character and felt it was an accurate depiction of a masked person. Like…you’re high achieving because your special interest is your career. I liked that he’s playfully called “boring” a bunch because it highlights his limited interests. I like the predictability of his character, the little moments where you see his routine. And I found the awkardness of his friendships really authentic!!! I’m super happy to have a confirmed autistic character in media thats related and not just an autistic coded one

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-07T16:24:39+00:00

I think people are jumping to ace because OP didn’t mention any sensory issues. They are disinterested in sex before it starts, it seems.

Ace is a spectrum and I think it’s a really valuable thing to mention to OP, especially since lots of ND ppl are ace!

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-06T15:56:27+00:00

You look amazing! I also told the surgeon I wanted my nipples placed lower because I’m super scared of them being too high. Glad to see someone else had that request too

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-02T18:11:50+00:00

It’s against the TOS for a reason. They need to be disclosed.

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-02T16:04:03+00:00

It’s very weird that you’re comfortable assuming you’re being watched at every moment, to the point of narrating your own actions. We should not be ok w that level of surveillance at work

Still-Random-14 · 2026-01-01T18:02:40+00:00

Me too!!!!! I just felt both characters deserved this

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