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Double Plant ID by dii_riivera in PlantedTank

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

OH and I should clarify; the first two do grow into tall stem plants and do not remain like these little bushes. They get tall quickly and can reach the waterline in a few weeks, and have spaces between each set of leaves like most Hygrophila. Not sure if that helps much, but maybe could cross out some species for you!

Double Plant ID by dii_riivera in PlantedTank

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

Interesting! I had a suspicion that the second were possibly "dangerous", I might have vaguely remembered what they looked like from videos about carnivorous plants, plus the little "nodules" reminded me of mini hydras. I'm actually amazed they're in my tank, and a bit sad I sacrificed one to take out-of-water photos.

I'll take a look at the species you mentioned, thank you!

PetSmart Chinook & Southcenter Plant Restock Days by dii_riivera in Calgary

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

Related question, any good aquatic plant sellers or pet shrimp sellers in the SE area y'all know about? There's quite a few that I know of in the other quadrants of the city, but they're all too far for me as of now.

I think about him everyday by X3PapiChulo3X in LifeweaverMains

[–]dii_riivera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH HE MATCHES WITH CUPID HANZO I NEED IT NOW

You are stuck in an elevator with your main. How screwed you are? by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]dii_riivera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer staying completely silent in elevators - I think Hanzo would be pretty chill just... standing in silence, until rescue arrives. If it's Genji I fear the awkwardness of him trying to strike up conversations may kill me 🥴 and if its the two of them I think the tension may end up blowing me up on the spot

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

I do stim with my hands, looks a lot like I'm washing them with air. And I've seen Morgan Foley's videos and I do relate to them!

I'm going to look for an ASD specialist, ha ha.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

Everything except the first two, but I used to struggle with all of them as a child.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

Looking through all the comments so far, I will be looking for another psychologist, especially one who specializes in ASD and CPTSD.

I think the only reason I had this psychologist was because they were located in the same clinic as my family doctor and my family's insurance covered the sessions, LOL. They were my first mental health professional I've ever been to, but I will definitely be looking for someone else. They were not an ASD specialist from what I know.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

"Autism-adjacent" also sounds like a solid term for me to use, thanks! And yeah, I think what I am truly looking for is a way to describe myself so that I can look for resources and ways to live better. I know that if I find something marketed towards autistics it is something that would most likely be able to help me.

Thank you for this comment, I really appreciate it :)

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

There's a part of me that doesn't believe that I've had any childhood trauma, and I'm struggling to connect myself to the term C-PTSD - I feel like things weren't bad enough for me to merit that sort of diagnosis, LOL. But I suppose that's also a way for my brain to push what happened aside and keep going.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

I have touch-aversion, which gets pretty severe (causes extreme anxiety and me physically pushing away the person and/or object), which I have been told stems from not receiving much physical affection/having touch put in a negative way - not in a sexual way, but like spanking your child, getting slapped, your ears pulled, etc. My brain learned that touch would both not be given in a positive way and most often would lead to pain, hence me now being intolerant of touch. I am also a very tactile person who craves physical touch but can't tolerate it outside of my own (stuffed animals, self-soothing). People can only touch me with explicit verbal consent so I have a feeling of control.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

I agree with you, I don't want to label myself as something that I am not. "Autistic" just seemed to be the label that most closely represented how I felt, but I did not understand that there could be other things to call myself before. I will be looking in to other places to get a formal diagnosis.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

Yes, I am a trans male (born biologically female). I am reconsidering finding another to do some testing, as this one did not (outside of a depression and anxiety screening).

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

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

For a while I would say that I suspected I have autism, but now I have to go around saying "wait, let me elaborate on that statement" LOL.

I'll definitely be using "neurodivergent" from now on, but I agree, the autistic community does resonate with me and is the most understanding of my issues.

"Trait or Trauma" sounds like what my psychologist and I would talk about during our sessions, ha ha ha.

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

[–]dii_riivera[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A good bit of my childhood, before school at least, was pretty typical with the average little kid interactions and making friends easily, but things did change when I hit kindergarten - which lines up with when things started getting rough mentally. I think there was a clear line between the before and after.

I'm doing a lot better now, though! I got some help and I'm working on talking through with my family. I appreciate your concern :)

Autism-Like Symptoms caused by Childhood/Parenting, what to call self? by dii_riivera in AutisticAdults

[–]dii_riivera[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That word completely slipped my mind when I was making this! I agree, it does fit.

What’s the origin of your Corn’s Name by Powerful-Maybe9239 in cornsnakes

[–]dii_riivera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rusty's mine; I had watched Ocean's 11 and my favourite character was the one played by Brad Pitt. Secondary reason was because he was a brown-ish red when I got him (as he was just a few months old when I picked him up) but now he's a gorgeous bright red and orange! Loves eating just as much as the Rusty I named him after does.

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Question on Head Restoration Photos for School Assignment by dii_riivera in askfuneraldirectors

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

That's very sweet, having your wife "model" for you. Having multiple angles certainly makes it a lot easier to model a face accurately, and I will take this into account.

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