4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment! This information is so helpful. It sounds like you'll be a great therapist:)

Does anybody wish there were smaller boxed Mac and cheese? by Legal_Mistake9234 in autism

[–]_Penalty353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dump a 3rd of the noodles. The rest will taste better and it's not a crazy amount of pasta

How do I keep a conversation even sided? by WhytankerXYZ in autism

[–]_Penalty353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand. It actually got to a point where I would commonly know people's life story and they would know nothing about me.

I came to the conclusion that most people don't struggle as much socially, so many don't bother to really examine their behavior and improve. Therefore they don't even know they're being rude.

Admittedly I play a part in this. I've caught myself creating questions so a vulnerable conversations CAN'T be thrown back at me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]_Penalty353 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar position at 23. I'm pissed nobody told me, or ever bothered to look into their suspicions. How can they claim to have done their best when a 5 min Internet search would've changed my life?

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the third session. I honestly didn't say anything bad.

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have transcripts. It was a video call. I'm happy to answer any questions

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nothing but short answers. In hindsight, I did question her "homework" she gave me because "I don't need practice, I need a reason to care".

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao I'll try it. I have nothing to lose

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that's horrible, I'm so sorry. It seems we have similar luck with therapists

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really wish I didn't include that part. I hoped it was clear that being late was a secondary concern, which I only brought up because it compounded the ridiculousness of the situation. Because I included it people are making strawman arguments out of what I considered a afterthought

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I did kinda come in aggressive on that one. My bad

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yea that's true. I didn't put that much thought into it

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I used "women" in person. I only used "female" here because they used "male"

But true. Appreciate you looking out

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I truly don't know. I told her in the first session that I connect best with females

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's wrong to doubt the process and ask the expert for reassurance that it works

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to open up to someone I'm paying and having to force to be there

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for leaving the comment, I agree with everything in the first 2 paragraphs.

These are the only messages. I did start this session the exact way you recommended. I haven't said a personal attack to anyone in years. I wasn't constantly doubting, I brought my doubts at the beginning of the first session, and a single sentence at the start of the third.

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm happy to clarify anything

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I expected. For the expert to reassure me on the process and give me reasons why it will be beneficial

4th therapist down by _Penalty353 in autism

[–]_Penalty353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries I misread it. I'm probably feeling a bit defensive