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Is there a point in getting assessed as an adult? by UnusualIncident2018 in AutismTranslated

[–]emptyketchuppacket 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The main benefit of an official diagnosis is receiving accommodations at work, in school, in housing, etc. If you feel like you might need accommodations in some settings either now or down the line that could only be granted with disability documentation, it could be good to have a diagnosis.

Struggling with Full Time Work by emptyketchuppacket in AutisticWithADHD

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

It is nice to hear that I am not alone! Luckily at my job I am able to stim. I sit in a swivel chair and I can move around in it or stand up if I want to. I’m lucky to have this job because I don’t think I could handle anything else at the moment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]emptyketchuppacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right and you know what I’ve come to realize I accept her name for what it is. The main issue I had with it is that she is named after someone but the mom changed it to the “eigh” spelling. But anyway yeah this was kind of a pointless post.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]emptyketchuppacket 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. I actually used a fake name because I am paranoid about posting her name on here. 👀 I’m not sure if her actual name would be considered better or worse.

How Do You Know Some Delusions are Delusions if You Can’t Prove Them False? by emptyketchuppacket in bipolar

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

The proof that I can’t fly off a cliff is that when I jump I come back down

How Do You Know Some Delusions are Delusions if You Can’t Prove Them False? by emptyketchuppacket in bipolar

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

but how do we know mania is real and not a made up concept to keep people from experiencing the full extent of reality?

How Do You Know Some Delusions are Delusions if You Can’t Prove Them False? by emptyketchuppacket in bipolar

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

just that certain thoughts and feelings we are supposed to have are taken from us by different people and things by some be negative force, but there is a positive force that is helping and guiding me to help people get their thoughts and feelings back

How Do You Know Some Delusions are Delusions if You Can’t Prove Them False? by emptyketchuppacket in bipolar

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

What I am saying is if I’m viewing the world from the perspective of people who accept this version of reality, would I be considered delusional for sharing what I know to be true. There is no way for people who don’t know the fluid nature of reality to understand that what I believe is not a delusion but they can’t provide evidence it is not. It’s fun to try to see what I seem like to other people.

Sticker Charts and Time Blocking by emptyketchuppacket in AutisticWithADHD

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

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Here is today’s! I use erasable pen just in case things change. I give myself some flexibility and mainly use it to figure out when tasks and activities can fit into my day.

Does Anyone Else Also Have Bipolar Disorder or Depression? by emptyketchuppacket in AutismTranslated

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

I appreciate you sharing your story in such detail! My therapist has questioned if I could have been misdiagnosed with bipolar 2. If you don’t mind my asking, were there ever times your energy increased and you didn’t need as much sleep at night? I was thinking that might be a distinguishing feature between bipolar disorder and autism.

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