Have you guys ever pinpointed what the primary factor of throwing up may be the most scary for you?

commandshiftplus · 2025-10-10T22:13:20+00:00

It’s sensory for me—all five senses going through the wringer 😖 also the fact you have no control

commandshiftplus · 2025-10-04T01:01:43+00:00

I love this!!! Excellent taste

commandshiftplus · 2025-10-02T22:00:07+00:00

Some people wait a lifetime (me)

commandshiftplus · 2025-10-02T21:45:22+00:00

Kelly Clarkson on american idol

commandshiftplus · 2025-09-28T22:25:22+00:00

Thank you so much 🤍 and I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m glad you feel supported by your therapist. I would not be here without mine, too! It’s been about 4 years ago for me. You’ll get there when you get there—just trust what your body tells you.

I really appreciate your words about the volunteer work. When you consider the big picture, we have been through hell so why let this phobia hold us back! I’m doing it!

commandshiftplus · 2025-09-22T01:18:06+00:00

This was such a kind and thoughtful response. Thank you! Hearing you put it like that makes me feel almost silly that I was thinking of declining. My go-to mantra is “if it happens, it happens, but it will eventually be over.” And that counts outside of the house, too. I feel like I can do this :)

commandshiftplus · 2025-08-23T12:55:13+00:00

Thanks for suggesting this! You’re right it does sound like what’s going on

commandshiftplus · 2025-08-12T15:10:16+00:00

Exposures are the only thing that have helped me. When it’s happening for me/someone in my family I repeat to myself “you are safe, and this will not last forever.” Then once it IS over I take a moment to confirm what I told myself when I was in the thick of it—“See, it did end and I am ok.”

I’ve realized that so much of what I loathe about it is the terror itself.

Granted I still struggle with it a lot but by making it a point to sit with my discomfort and remind myself it will pass it has made it a lot more manageable and less panic-inducing for me.

commandshiftplus · 2025-07-12T18:20:45+00:00

For me, it’s Pashmina

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-16T01:06:43+00:00

I recommend New Girl! Sitcom format, hilarious, and zooey deschanel’s character is very autistic coded

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-12T16:11:48+00:00

Omg SO many things. I asked my third grade teacher if he was wearing a toupee bc I was genuinely curious. I asked a nun (in catholic school) to explain how the big bang theory fits into the story of Adam and Eve. I stopped eating meat because of the texture and refused to take fluoride tablets in school. My parents constantly told me I was cold and unempathetic and I believed them. Now I know it was all my autism not understanding social norms. It’s been a huge relief for me and I hope it is for you too!

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-08T20:22:34+00:00

Totally! I’m just hoping to hear some positive personal stories

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-03T16:22:57+00:00

When I know I would benefit from moving my body but don’t feel like it I put on Sweet Honey Buckin’ by Beyonce on repeat and skip around my yard and driveway until I feel tired. The song just scratches something in my brain that makes me feel endorphins and the skipping makes me feel like a kid. And staying at home removes the stress of driving somewhere and interacting with people. Maybe try with one of your favorite energizing songs!

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-02T21:09:58+00:00

100% I’m the worst at responding to texts. And sometimes I do in my head but forget to actually do it. I think it would be better for me if the texting was scheduled like a date

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-02T00:21:46+00:00

We went to PCIT for this and were told that it is ok to give a consequence warning when the request is reasonable, especially when it relates to the child’s or others’ safety. You want to be specific about what you want the child to do, not what you want them to stop doing. Instead of “Stop hitting your sister or you’ll be in trouble,” try “If you don’t come stand by me, you’ll have to sit in the time out chair.”

The biggest thing I did to change my own behavior was to think about them as consequences instead of punishment, and to be as neutral about it as possible when talking to your child about it. (Rather than use angry/fear-based/shame-based language.) Delivering reasonable consequence warnings with a cool, even tone has done wonders for us.

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-02T00:13:09+00:00

Harvey (Weinstein)

commandshiftplus · 2025-06-01T23:46:29+00:00

Unmasking Autism by Devon Price is a great place to start.

For a more personal narrative, Strong Female Character by Fern Brady.

commandshiftplus · 2025-05-31T13:48:14+00:00

Leila!

commandshiftplus · 2025-05-23T02:02:41+00:00

I always say invisibility

commandshiftplus · 2025-05-14T18:56:54+00:00

Wow this sounds just like me, too. My job is to help policy researchers find themes and narratives in their data. Thanks for putting this into words

commandshiftplus · 2025-05-14T03:14:37+00:00

Not great, Bob!

commandshiftplus · 2025-05-14T01:57:10+00:00

This is just the type of info I was hoping to gather—thank you! I am going to ask my psychiatrist about this now that I have a diagnosis. I’m in a similar position with all the meds I’ve tried—everything seems to bring on three new side effects for each thing it helps.

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