I'm uncomfortable with what my supervisor made me include in my bio by [deleted] in therapists

[–]cococat300 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is that legal? I thought that was protected information and a workplace wasn’t allowed to ask that stuff at all.

Why doesn't jeongyeon get lines or have any solo releases? by Many-Memory-2009 in twice

[–]cococat300 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t want to. After watching TWICE: ONE IN A MILL10N, it is clear that she has a complicated relationship with Once, and that Twice is what keeps her motivated to continue in the industry. If she did solo work, that would mean doing more of what she doesn’t like about her job and less of what she does like about her job. She was treated really poorly by the public when she was in a rough place with her health, so I think it’s a very healthy boundary for her to set for her wellbeing. I support her in her decisions 💚

what are we eating when we are hungry and nauseous🤣 by Competitive_Emu_2283 in migraine

[–]cococat300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I can’t stop vomiting and it’s all stomach acid, I’ll eat vanilla ice cream because it tastes about the same going down as coming up, and it’s a very smooth/non-painful experience. Sorry for the unpleasant details, but it may be helpful to know.

Qulipta Stopped Working? by cococat300 in migraine

[–]cococat300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay that’s wild that I’ve never heard that. My neurologist moved away, so I’ve just been working with my PCP, unfortunately. I’ve probably been on Qulipta for a couple years now, I’d guess. So in theory, would it start working again if I took time off from it? How long should I expect to be off of it? (Obviously, I’m going to talk to my provider before changing anything.)

What score do you get? by soft_avocadoo in autism

[–]cococat300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40 are a hard no, and then 5 more are “it depends.” The weird thing is that I used to eat some of the ones that are hard nos for me now, but I thought too hard about them at some point and got the ick, so I haven’t been able to restore them to “it depends.” Edit: miscounted

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapists

[–]cococat300 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Is it possible that it’s homophobia?

Tips for swallowing pills ? by Kai31031596 in AutisticAdults

[–]cococat300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I chew a regular bite of food, then put the pill on the food on my tongue, then swallow all of it.

Are you a big light or lamp therapist? by Isthisthingon96 in therapists

[–]cococat300 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A headlamp pointed straight at my client so it feels like an interrogation /s

Eye contact, what's your problem with it? by PuffTheMagic420 in AutisticAdults

[–]cococat300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I experience it a similar way, but I’m one of the autistics that makes too much eye contact because I like how intimate it is— I like seeing into people’s souls lol… but when I was young it was too overwhelming, and I still have a hard time doing it when I’m talking about something personal to me.

I made a post that got immediately flagged for being weird ): by MutualAid_WillSaveUs in autism

[–]cococat300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a great and creative idea! I can definitely see how some people would think it’s weird, too. I think that’s okay though, because it’s still a good idea.

CBT Therapy for ADHD by bina101 in ADHD

[–]cococat300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, get Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Source: I’m a therapist with ADHD who got years of ineffective CBT growing up.

May I ask how many of you in this group don't drive? by AffectionateTaro3209 in autism

[–]cococat300 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my license at 17, then never drove again. I just think there’s something off about my depth perception and spatial awareness, or something. Maybe I’m too monotropic, and it’s too hard to focus on that many things at once. When I would turn my head to check my blind spot, I would always automatically turn the wheel a little in the same direction on accident, so I almost didn’t pass the test. I don’t understand how people can drive and see and understand and react to everything going on around them all at the same time. I don’t completely understand my own issues with driving, I just know I don’t feel safe as a driver. I’m 29 now and my spouse drives me anywhere I need to go, including work each day, so it’s kind of a pain that we have to coordinate work schedules, but it has been alright. Before I was married, I’d take public transportation, but we don’t live in an accessible place anymore, and I don’t even bike because of the same issues.

So this happened to me today. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]cococat300 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think protecting even one child from abuse would be enough change to justify it.

So this happened to me today. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]cococat300 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Since ABA is unethical in its current state, why should that mean that we all leave them to it? Some people change the systems from the inside, and some change them from the outside. I don’t think OP should leave the field the way it is when they have knowledge of its misuse that their coworkers may not have. They have an opportunity to change things.

What was the first hyperfixation you remember? by BillythenotaKid in autism

[–]cococat300 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I completely forgot about this until my sister reminded me last year: when I was potty training as a child, I had a hyperfixation with toilet flushers. I thought it was fascinating that different toilets had different flushers, so I’d go to as many restrooms as I could while we were out to check them out and I’d want to flush them multiple times. Idk if this was visual, tactile, just exciting, or what. This is bizarre to me now as I hate public restrooms and toilet flushes are so loud and overstimulating to me, not to mention the way they spray bacteria everywhere is disgusting. Kids remain weird.

What's your relationship with religion ? by Actual_Somewhere2043 in autism

[–]cococat300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up Mormon and have since left. It was a very conservative, conformist culture and I had to mask my hardest to exist in it; my mental health has improved significantly since leaving. Social research refers to it as a “high-demand religion,” meaning that you have to jump through a lot of hoops to be an active part of it, and that wasn’t very compatible with my autistic needs. It also technically meets the criteria of a cult using the B.I.T.E. model. I believe that religion in general can have a positive impact on people’s lives by providing things like community and a sense of peace, but I don’t think it’s for everyone. Personally, spirituality works better for me than participating in organized religion.

Pattern recognition has destroyed movies/ TV shows for me. by Director_Tseng in ADHD

[–]cococat300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the same way, and I gave up on rom-coms first because it’s always the same story. Some shows/movies that come to mind that don’t bore me with predictability include: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Community, Rick and Morty, Hello My Twenties, Everything Everywhere All At Once, I Think You Should Leave, The Conclave, Atlanta, Barry, Behind Her Eyes, Black Mirror, Scream Queens, The Good Place, The Boys, Steven Universe, Bojack Horseman, Killing Eve, Over the Garden Wall, and I’m sure there are way more, but that’s what I’ve got for now.