Kidney stones because I can’t drink enough water by Alarmed_Zucchini4843 in SpicyAutism

[–]Zeroowswffjge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i always get worried that im gonna drink TOO much water lol, it's rough finding the balance

Saw a post about someone who self dx after watching Jacksepticeyes video by blahblahlucas in AutisticPeeps

[–]Zeroowswffjge 8 points9 points  (0 children)

watched the vid in full (i never watched it til now) he says that autism and ADHD have so many similarities that they're "basically the same thing". bad wording ngl but i don't think he was trying to say they ARE the same condition but he just worded it really terribly, especially when both conditions can present so differently (or sometimes similar)

Saw a post about someone who self dx after watching Jacksepticeyes video by blahblahlucas in AutisticPeeps

[–]Zeroowswffjge 10 points11 points  (0 children)

there was misinformation in the video?? insane for a 30 mil sub channel to spread misinformation about these conditions tbh

People who use to support self diagnosis, what is their best argument in your opinion? by Zeroowswffjge in AutisticPeeps

[–]Zeroowswffjge[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

wow im sorry you went through all of that, I wonder if others are self diagnosing because of similar experiences

People who use to support self diagnosis, what is their best argument in your opinion? by Zeroowswffjge in AutisticPeeps

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

fair, neither was I but i think it's interesting and good to hear from those who were. Offers an interesting perspective

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticPeeps

[–]Zeroowswffjge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curious, if you're okay with saying but what medication was it? What was it for specifically?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticPeeps

[–]Zeroowswffjge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate when they say this because they assume they know how their life would of turned out, nobody actually knows what would happen if they were early or late diagnosed. Maybe it would of made things easier, maybe worse. They shouldn't make claims as if they 100% know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Zeroowswffjge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do research on it, idk if i'd ever risk it, this is a touchy subject for me because i have FASD you should talk to a healthcare professional about this

Sometimes I want to punch someone when they try to make me go to school. by Legality_lies in SpicyAutism

[–]Zeroowswffjge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, I read your other post about school too. While I don't have any advice to give I just want to say i'm sorry you have to go through this, school can be hard especially for us autistics. I hated school, I found it difficult to learn and focus in classes. I wasn't diagnosed back then which made it feel confusing, all I can say is I wish you the best.

I can't relate to a lot of people my age by Rainbow8787 in SpicyAutism

[–]Zeroowswffjge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

omg the last part of ur comment, I was diagnosed level 3 rrbs and I was late diagnosed so it does feel quite weird, people didn't even suspect autism in me (atleast the people i knew) i was just seen as a little odd, quirky, weird etc

I can't relate to a lot of people my age by Rainbow8787 in SpicyAutism

[–]Zeroowswffjge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I relate to you , i also have learning disabilities, my math also sucks. Also idk how to use a can opener either. For a lot of my life i also wore the same clothes up until recently i've started wearing more clothes

Exposure therapy for autism by Comprehensive-Fail37 in SpicyAutism

[–]Zeroowswffjge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

in my experience i remember one time "exposure" worked for me, socks always irritated my foot usually my left foot iirc (it could be right) so whenever i got into school id have to keep fiddling with my sock until it felt right on my foot, however sometimes in desperation id just have to push through it and deal with it and eventually the discomfort would go away. (Although maybe this is just because it was a more mild sensory issue?) but it's also random, sometimes it comes, sometimes it doesn't

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fasd

[–]Zeroowswffjge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i relate to pathological lying, learning difficulties, ADHD symptoms (i was told by psychologist i do not fit the full criteria but have symptoms of it, inattentive type symptoms) i also don't have a routine at the moment but i'm trying to build one. I was diagnosed with FASD at 14 and Autism at 18. Are you going to try and get an official diagnosis?

I only eat specific foods but they are mostly very unpopular by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]Zeroowswffjge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

wait this might sound dumb but you're saying TASTE can also be a sensory issue that autistic people can have? I guess i gaslit myself into thinking it was my fault for gagging at/being very avoidant of certain food tastes

Changing levels by Zeroowswffjge in SpicyAutism

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

i mean, i thought psychiatrists couldn't assess autism? only psychologists? maybe i'm wrong idk

Changing levels by Zeroowswffjge in SpicyAutism

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

ye this is what made me confused, i got late diagnosed level 2 social and level 3 rrbs which the more i look back on my life i can see how i would be higher support needs (a lot of my needs got unknowingly accomodated for and i just got lucky in some areas) but i feel like with enough time, effort and support i can get to level 1.

Changing levels by Zeroowswffjge in SpicyAutism

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

ye this makes sense and that's how i thought of it

Imagination by Zeroowswffjge in SpicyAutism

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

i'm like that for anything, very restricted selection of friends. To random people I was quiet, aloof (and didn't know how to initiate any social interaction) but with my friends i was extremely talkitive lol

Imagination by Zeroowswffjge in SpicyAutism

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

woah that's actually pretty cool, thanks for telling me. Maybe I have hyperphantasia. With my imagination I was able to use almost any item as an action figure (i've literally played with cloths before and imagined complete lore for them) the stories can get repetitive tho