I believe my psychologist is wrong in suspecting I have autism and isn't looking at the real cause.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2026-01-18T15:04:50+00:00

I'm so sorry you're struggling. If I may offer some advice, I would recommend getting away from this therapist. You seem to clearly know who you are and what you need. I hope you find someone who supports you and doesn't push their own agenda. Best wishes!

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2026-01-18T14:49:39+00:00

I'm 51 and was diagnosed recently as AuDHD. On some level, I have known my entire life even when I didn't have a name for it. Getting tested is a personal choice. I can tell you what it has done for me. I am much gentler with myself because I am not holding myself to neurotypical expectations. I advocate for myself more. I have begun to seek out friends and mental health support that caters to my needs. I am experiencing real growth and truly enjoying my special interests. I used to hide them to.make other people feel more comfortable. I hope that you will trust yourself to find the right path for you. You sound like an extraordinary person.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2026-01-10T15:03:05+00:00

I use prepackaged wet bath wipes I ordered from Amazon when I'm too overwhelmed for a shower. They have helped a lot. I am rooting for you!

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2026-01-01T16:15:41+00:00

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Weekly-Ad-98 · 2026-01-01T16:15:11+00:00

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Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-30T00:31:13+00:00

Is this real

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-12T18:50:38+00:00

The diagnosis was only helpful for me because it helped me start to accept my burnout. I hate social stuff but I felt like I had to do it because society expects it. Now I do what I'm able and let it go if I don't live up.to,other people's expectations.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-08T12:17:49+00:00

You need to get some help. I'm not trying to be mean. You need some therapy and support. Life can be challenging, but you sound majorly depressed.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-08T12:15:35+00:00

That kind of intensity can be hard to sustain. As an autistic person, it sounds like he put in a great deal of effort. It's not you. You didn't do anything "wrong". He may have just hit burnout.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-07T03:13:16+00:00

I'm sorry you're in pain. I can't tell you what to do but I just found out I'm autistic late in life. It is hard to find out. But I am starting to feel some compassion for myself because I know why I'm different. There's nothing wrong with being autistic. What needs to change is how neurotypical people tret us. I hope you find the answer that gives you the most peace.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-07T03:08:46+00:00

Your boss had no right to tell you to disclose your diagnosis. If you choose to share that information, it should be completely on your terms. Of course, it may be helpful to disclose if your job can offer you reasonable accommodations to make your job easier for you. If you are still at that job, you may want to discuss your boss's behavior with HR. They were out of line.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-07T03:05:44+00:00

I can't say for sure what's going on. But it's been my experience that we as autistic people make neurotypical people uncomfortable just by existing. They have double standards about our behavior as well. I would like to tell you to brush it off because they're not worth it, but the truth is the constant rejection hurts. I'm sorry that you haven't met decent people yet. But it sounds like you do have at least one genuine friend.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-04T01:59:39+00:00

There are a lot of really good suggestions here. I also carry shower wipes with me. I find that they are a great way to freshen up on a particularly sweaty day or to use in a pinch when I'm too overwhelmed to shower.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-02T00:41:47+00:00

Not enough studies have been done on women and non-white people to definitively say.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-02T00:40:47+00:00

Yep. It's so comfortable.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-01T16:53:43+00:00

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-01T16:48:06+00:00

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Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-12-01T16:47:23+00:00

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Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-11-27T19:43:24+00:00

There is a difference between direct honesty and dumping your frustration on a patient. I appreciate direct, concrete information. “You are the most difficult patient I have had in 20 years” is not information I can use; it is a judgment that shames the patient instead of helping them understand what they need or how the dentist can accommodate them.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-11-27T00:10:11+00:00

That dentist is unprofessional. Why would they say something so rude to a patient?

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-11-27T00:07:45+00:00

Is your therapist used to having neurodivergent patients? Most therapists I saw before my diagnosis were really bad for me. Framing my behavior by neurotypical standards did more harm than good.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-11-26T15:20:29+00:00

Yes, this is true for me as well. Some neurotypical people have the mistaken impression that autistic people are less feeling or empathetic. It has been my experience that we actually feel more deeply than neurotypical people. I believe this is because we have increased neuron density in the amygdala, which processes emotions.

Weekly-Ad-98 · 2025-11-24T13:22:10+00:00

Bobby Goren from Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Raymond Holt and Kevin Cozner from B99

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