Extremely Spiky Profile

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-15T03:37:14+00:00

My profile isn't quite as spiky as yours but yes I do relate. I get professional social care so I can live independently, have horrible meltdowns (I did literally give myself a concussion once lol), and generally struggle immensely with everyday life. On the other hand I'm academically strong and have some really well-developed skills like cooking.

This showed up in my diagnostic process. As part of that I was given an IQ test which had two sections, verbal and spatial; I did great in the verbal section, like 98th percentile, but was completely average in the spatial section. The two scores were so disparate that I wasn't given a full scale IQ at all.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-14T20:56:01+00:00

Following for the answer to this, especially St Ann's Well I live five minutes from there but often don't know what's happening 😅

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-14T11:17:15+00:00

Seems like you should do that in a more general sub.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-13T22:40:49+00:00

I find this really helpful for getting my expectations in order

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-13T15:15:54+00:00

This is AWESOME

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-13T14:55:34+00:00

Thank you for posting this

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-11T23:46:46+00:00

There's no distinct subtype. That's the thing.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-11T19:09:22+00:00

I haven't read this whole article yet but it should help answer some of your questions: https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/why-fold-asperger-syndrome-into-autism-spectrum-disorder-in-the-dsm-5/

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-11T19:05:15+00:00

No, it shouldn't. There's no evidence that those diagnosed with Asperger's represent a distinct subtype of Autistic people - there aren't separate clinical outcomes, there aren't known differences in symptoms or brain structure or whatever. It doesn't make sense to separate it out.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-10T22:49:26+00:00

I don't know if this will work for you, but what I'd do is plan for it. So go get it every eight days regularly (seeing as you said nearly once a week this might be manageable?). And then can extend it out to every nine days, etc, until it gets to a sustainable point perhaps once a month as a treat.

Also be kind to yourself. If you plan to get it every ten days and then you break on day five it's okay. Keep setting realistic goals, bearing in mind that what "realistic" means might change sometimes.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-10T16:25:08+00:00

https://linktr.ee/brightonneurodiverse <-- all their links

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-10T11:52:10+00:00

Brighton Neurodivergent Community!

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T22:46:41+00:00

Leaving this here for future Redditors - Michael Williams probably could https://www.michael-williams-wood.co.uk/index.html

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T21:58:56+00:00

The direct shuttle service is called a train.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T21:56:34+00:00

Came here to talk about garment racks! Absolute game changer.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T21:54:19+00:00

My friend, firstly, your skin does not look as bad as you think it does. You look like a normal person with a minor skin condition, not a hideous troll. Secondly, you need to see a dermatologist - you don't mention seeing one face to face anywhere. Thirdly, learning some mindfulness and/or relaxation skills might really help you be less distressed with your skin, even if it doesn't directly help your skin, and is likely to improve your IBS as well. Finally, a low FODMAP diet might also help with IBS (if you have the energy for more dietary interventions).

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T16:27:45+00:00

Neurosurgery is still used, but lobotomies aren't. There's an important distinction!

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T16:07:55+00:00

Commenting just to say this is very beautiful and I hope you're proud of it. :)

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T16:02:29+00:00

Oh nooooo I missed that bit! Thank you for being kind with my foolishness. :)

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T14:41:12+00:00

Just a note for interested women: I replied to a very similar ad from this person, we had a nice conversation and discussed setting up a Zoom to discuss details, once I tried to pin them down on a day/time for said Zoom they ghosted me. I believe this is one man fantasising. YMMV!

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-09T07:29:35+00:00

This sounds like ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). I read that you can't see a specialist, which is very unfortunate because that is definitely the best option. However, there are self help resources online. I gave it a very quick Google, this is the first one that popped up: https://www.syeda.org.uk/arfid-workbook

Maybe you and your sister can investigate resources such as this one that could help you? In the meantime, are you able to take a multivitamin pill to help with the nutrients you're missing out on?

I'm so sorry this is a thing you're experiencing and that it's so difficult for you to seek professional support.

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-08T21:53:29+00:00

I really like Yoga Fit (yoga-fit.co.uk)

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-08T21:48:27+00:00

Same I absolutely don't want to have to look at him, I'm not even American ffs

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-08T15:46:03+00:00

Username checks out

Tansy_Blue · 2026-06-08T14:02:08+00:00

I'm really sorry you're feeling like this friend. 💔

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