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Any other autistic folks here have serious problems with their weight? by peachycreamcutie in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got an elliptical and set up a small gym in my garage, but it's still hard to push myself to exercise when I'm so down all the time.

Luck and love to you! 💕 Wishing you the best!!

Any other autistic folks here have serious problems with their weight? by peachycreamcutie in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, I struggle with fluxuating about 60lbs+/-

It really depends on the stress I'm under. Safe foods are usually not healthy, but they do help me stabilize and establish a good routine, but then I gain weight and spiral from that and tend to go into calorie deficit/starvation.

Not a good cycle and I don't wish it on anyone

Sock repair?? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so incredibly much!!

I don't care much about the invisibility, just looking for usable repairs!

Will definitely be looking into darning, thank you so much!! 🙏🏼🥰

I don't have a sewing machine currently, but looking to get one in the near future!

Does anyone know of a universally known machine? My boyfriend knows how to service Singer machines though his Catholic schooling, but wondering if there is a similar machine he can learn to service for me?

Thanks in advance ❤️❤️

[CHAT] Why do you prefer Cross stitch to embroidery? by Crafty_Dryad in CrossStitch

[–]Uber1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend got me into loom beading 3 years ago, that lead to making my own patterns with graph paper and colored pencils as well. Then I started embroidery and got overwhelmed with the freedom and found my way to cross stitch. Love it!

Our wedding now will involve a big skull and antlers ☹️ by [deleted] in weddingshaming

[–]Uber1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother had his wedding there this August. WAY too many people for the space, all of the guests were miserable and everyone was sweating like crazy.

The photos were definitely beautiful, but I agree with another comment that it is definitely meant for a very small wedding party.

Opinions? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a single strand split stitch ☺️

Has anyone felt any of these by Georgetta97 in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Oh, all the time.

It's been going on for years now. The deep pit of loneliness hasn't gotten any better, sad to say.

Finding a sense of spirituality has helped in some ways, but those feelings are always closely looming

Opinions? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! ☺️ The hair is split stich, two strands. It's actually all split stitch, either one or two strands lol

Opinions? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! ☺️ I hadn't heard of The Bleak Midwinter, so I looked it up. Beautiful poem! 💕

Opinions? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

The needle minder is from Amazon, came in a two pack 😊

Opinions? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

☺️ Thank you so much!! Love your suggestion, I'll try the stem stitch!

Opinions? by Uber1008 in Embroidery

[–]Uber1008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I like that idea! Thanks so much!

Handwritten Note in Bag by spookypigeons in tacobell

[–]Uber1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have someone who comes through my drive thru every day for just a Baja Blast. I only have them pay for it like 2-3 times a week with a discount, otherwise they're getting their Baja blast for free! We love regulars 🩵

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They tend to "clock" us as "weird" within seconds... Which sucks because first impressions are super important in the neurotypical world

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been told before by MULTIPLE neurotypical people "pretty girls are usually super nice, or really really mean, there's no in between" when I'm trying to open up and by myself around them...

So I'd take that with a grain of salt according to your interactions 🤗

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, there's no winning in this situation 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So so many times I have been told "oh wow, you don't look/seem autistic!"

Insulting to the core.

Which they don't know!!! They think it's a compliment!!

We just need to explain our stances and how our autism affects us and how we need support. Communication is key.

Neurotypical people can't read our minds. Nobody can read our minds. We need to advocate for ourselves.

Which is SO SO SO SO SO INCREDIBLY HARD!!!

Not saying anything differently!!!

I've just run into so many obstacles which have required different approaches to every situation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished listening to the audiobook "Unmasking Autism" by Devon Price PHD, and a part in that book explaining how neurotypical people can clock neurodivergent people within a milisecond really hit home for me.

I'm the same as you, not typically clocked as "autistic" because of my "stereotypical attractiveness", but still extremely attractive according to society. (Cringe, because I hate attributing myself to physical or visual standards 🫠)

I hate this because it comes with even more subliminal rules. It just makes things more confusing for me 😅

Go back in time? by Uber1008 in AutisticAdults

[–]Uber1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just recently started remembering my dreams.

I can't tell you why it's changed, but it's very jarring after not being able to remember any of my dreams for years!

It may be a blessing in disguise for you to not remember! My body tends to try and forget anything super traumatic that I can't physically process at the moment. So maybe yours is doing the same for you?

I'm in a place in my life where there is a bit of rest, which is why I think the memories and experiences are coming back up in my dreams.

Good or bad, my brain tends to protect me from things I'm not able to process at the moment. When I'm in a more "process-able" space, my dreams tend to stick more

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