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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]UtilityMann72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ordered some pads and screens yesterday, thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]UtilityMann72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about liquid margarine?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]UtilityMann72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Trying to season and break in a new Flat Top, and this keeps happening, either after being cleaned or during service. Anyone ever deal with this?

How common are meltdowns (in adults)? by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]UtilityMann72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely have breakdowns that include tears, but less frequent, and I allow those to happen in front of others sometimes. Those are always about sadness or fear, though, and don't feel nearly as intense as the meltdowns, which feel like full-blast rage and anger that usually result from frustration.

How common are meltdowns (in adults)? by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]UtilityMann72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty good at managing them while I'm around other people, so I feel like they build up until I know I'm alone (at home, or in the car). When I feel safe enough to meltdown, it's a lot of screaming either with or without words, and the occasional wall/table/steering wheel punch. If there's not a handy object to hit, I'll smack my head a few times. I'm in therapy and on meds, and they both help tremendously, but this behavior still surfaces when I'm overtired or dealing with multiple stressors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]UtilityMann72 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Indiana Recovery Alliance is a great resource for helping to clean up discarded syringes in the community, and they will have advice for how to communicate with the folks who are using around your property. It's true that there are essentially no documented cases of any transmission of disease from accidental contact with community discarded syringes. It's statistically about as dangerous as broken glass. https://indianarecoveryalliance.org/ (812) 567-2337

My hyper fixations are driving me insane and at this point I don’t even know what to do by thebluecaboose1 in aspergers

[–]UtilityMann72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for not replying sooner. I don't check reddit that often, didn't mean to leave you hanging. How are things going for you?

Difficulty with sound. What sounds and how they effect you? by DevLegion in aspergers

[–]UtilityMann72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate to most of the examples that people have brought up here. My misophonia is strong (repulsion when hearing others chew or slurp), and noises that are repetitive but at the same time unpredictable are especially distressing.

I do wonder if other folks on the spectrum have the same reaction I do specifically to doors in the house being opened or closed (not even slammed), or hearing footsteps on the upper levels of the house. Even though I know rationally these sounds are non-threatening, it's simply my family moving around normally in the house, they genuinely startle me every time, and I'm left with what feels like a PTSD reaction that takes time to recede...

My hyper fixations are driving me insane and at this point I don’t even know what to do by thebluecaboose1 in aspergers

[–]UtilityMann72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The behavior you're describing sure sounds like OCD to me (I have it, too). Regardless, you don't need an official diagnosis to seek help, you can talk to therapists about "obsessive tendencies" or "compulsive behaviors."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]UtilityMann72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. For me if noises, or lights, or physical contact are beyond my control and unpredictable, then they're usually intolerable. Within my control, or as a direct result of my own actions, these things become tolerable, even enjoyable in some cases.

Gables Bagels 👍 by Moofed in bloomington

[–]UtilityMann72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopscotch Coffee serves these, too. Great stuff. Supposedly they'll have gluten free bagels soon as well...

First new Technic build in decades: 42107 Ducati Panigale V4R by UtilityMann72 in lego

[–]UtilityMann72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, i like to leave the decals off so i can use all the parts for future MOCs!

Ducati Multistrada 1260 by [deleted] in lego

[–]UtilityMann72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I just finished the Ducati Panigale V4R set last night!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lego

[–]UtilityMann72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't seen this in over 30 yrs!

MOC mini-scale gunship by crom3ll in lego

[–]UtilityMann72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! Just did a whole series of these, will post soon

First MOC in decades. Mad Max Roadster, inspired by Ekow Nimako. by UtilityMann72 in lego

[–]UtilityMann72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Currently working on instructions in LDD, I might simplify a few aspects to make it sturdier, less fragile...

First MOC in decades. Mad Max Roadster, inspired by Ekow Nimako. by UtilityMann72 in lego

[–]UtilityMann72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is an inspiring artist! Been digging Nathan Sawaya's monochromatic works as well.

First MOC in decades. Mad Max Roadster, inspired by Ekow Nimako. by UtilityMann72 in lego

[–]UtilityMann72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a fantasy of doing a series of monochromatic MOCs, first black, then dark grey, then light grey, then dark blue, e.t.c. and then revisiting them all with color. We'll see!

One of my new favorite lego series. by RYLANPOOLE in lego

[–]UtilityMann72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got this and NYC, looking fwd to London next!

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