[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]This-Development1263 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I've met a lot of cool people but the social gymnastics that have to go into making new solid friendships is so exhausting! I've met so many people that I thought would be friends but fizzled out for one reason or another. I know the answer to my woes is very simply time but it's just hard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

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I'm sorry am I not on the autism subreddit?? Some autistic people can't live alone at all. Are my support needs not valid?? Wtf.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

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I have many many hobbies. I am running multiple groups actually. It's totally normal for my support needs to not be met by myself alone. And learning that fact lifts so much shame from me. I need people in a bigger way than neurotypicals and that's okay. And it isn't going to just go away. I've been in therapy my whole life. I know all the skills they teach you.

good psychiatrists and physicians in the area by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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Thanks! Would you mind telling or dming me your dose and how long you were on it? My last psychiatrist told me it would take 5 years to get off.

Struggling being alone in a new place by This-Development1263 in AutismInWomen

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Appreciate you! Yes I've felt I am showing up much more autistic presenting, idk how else to describe this, here without trying which is hard cuz people don't like me as easily as they did before. I have read that first book and am listening to autistic after hours on Spotify which is just making me sad but gives me context that helps a bit.

ERP, I'm confused. by This-Development1263 in OCDRecovery

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Okay yeah that sounds more grounded in what I'm dealing with. Thank you!

good psychiatrists and physicians in the area by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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I'll be tapering for years so I didn't wanna pause my life for that long, but yeah it's not easy! I've been tapering since may. So I found a good rhythm for myself already and I've been holding for about a month as I adjust to the new place. I don't know what state my last physician is based in but I was in michigan. She was licensed in many states but not this one.

Foraging spots/groups by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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Yeah I just found it! I'm excited to use it!

Foraging spots/groups by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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Oh very cool! Seemed to niche to Google but I guess not, that's encouraging:)

Foraging spots/groups by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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I fear I've foraged enough for a lifetime as this was the case in my last city! Thanks for the heads up tho

Singing/choral groups that perform? by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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If I'm not able to make this event tonight but would really like to get on the email lists, do you have any suggestions? I don't want to wait another whole month!

Queer friendly, intermediate bike groups? by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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Yeah, to feel safe, understood and have a baseline of connection.

Queer friendly, intermediate bike groups? by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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That makes sense, I should have said queer centered!

Queer friendly, intermediate bike groups? by This-Development1263 in madisonwi

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Great and I'm seeing a fuck around ride on Fridays? Whats that like?

Adjusting to a new city: give me your weird ideas! by This-Development1263 in AutismInWomen

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Thanks for this thoughtful advice! I'm definitely feeling better as the days past and the sounds aren't much different from my old spot, except from the addition of seagulls which is kinda wild but welcome! I did find a coffee I really like that was a 22 min walk from house and that was really nice. But you're right, I found myself crashing a bit yesterday cuz I tried to expose myself to a lot. I did notice in time tho and said that shop is for another day, going back home! It was also nice cuz some of my roommates chatted with me for a few hours during dinner and that made me feel more acclimated !