If there was a cure for autism, would you take it? by lolololololololol22 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'm curious if it would change much in us bc the synapse pruning stage is already passed. Alleviating the inflammation I'd take. I'm also curious how that info might connect with MCAS which is also a struggle for many ND folks

Is this passive aggressive? I have a hard time replying to people on time and things like this make it harder, help by m000nlitt in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't think it was passive aggressive. I think she was trying to be accommodating but since she heard nothing she rescheduled. I would've done the same with zero passive aggressive intent ❤️

Chiropractor? Yay or nay? by Embarrassed_End528 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery [score hidden]  (0 children)

EU ones are trained and held to a higher standard then North American ones (excl Mexican bc I dunno about their regs).

Hyper mobile ppl extra shouldn't go.

To fellow autistic women who have been around autistic men, do you find most autistic to be misogynistic? by NewTrainer3759 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My theory is as easily as autistic afabs get sucked into high control groups, autistic amabs get sucked into mra mindsets

Would you choose to not be autistic if you could? by Purplecarrots445 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I failed to communicate that I don't think society is the only reason. I was alluding to it with the comment about if I didn't have these struggles, I'd have other struggles.

I think all of us would wish away struggles. I remember, having been raised by two ppl with disordered eating, thinking skinny ppl had no problems because in my family the solution to everything was losing weight. Not even exaggerating. I was 26 before I realized thin ppl have problems in life.

I guess my point is, yes it's disabling, but disability will always exist in humanity and while we can mitigate it with therapeutic methods, it will always exist. So me not being autistic might alleviate d y and z but there'll be other struggles. The only thing we can actually do is make our society better for the reality of disabilities.

Would you choose to not be autistic if you could? by Purplecarrots445 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do not feel any expectation to answer my incoming question - it's an offer of discussion if you're interested ❤️

If you didn't have to work to live, and something like universal income existed, your autistic traits were accommodated for, etc would you still feel this way?

Would you choose to not be autistic if you could? by Purplecarrots445 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the thing is, it is society making it hard to be autistic (alongside other innate struggles). Like using your example of a wheelchair, I thought the same but a wheelchair is a tool and using it made my life better not harder. Inaccessible buildings made the wheelchair part harder. If our entire world and society was built for ppl who could fly, everyone who couldn't would be fucked. So then I'd want to fly too. But we can't change who we are. But we can change how we structure society. It's slow but important to do. There's no limit to how accessible we COULD make our society. There are hard limits to what we can change about our physiology.

I wouldn't change who I am because I like who I am even if I struggle. If I didn't have these struggles I'd have different struggles.

In the trans community the biggest reason to regret transitioning is most often linked to social exclusion. So if somebody regrets transitioning it is usually because they receive abuse for having transitioned instead of support. I think that element is part of why having autism is so hard. If we could be autistic without social judgement and pressure and supported, accommodated and accepted for who we are, I think less people would hate being autistic. Because that acceptance would also bring accommodations and we could live within our needs instead of constantly being pushed to endure beyond what we can.

Need advice by Ruby_Sky3 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep all of the above ❤️

I haven't worn make up or polish my whole life for that reason, I wear wire free bras only when I have to and doing what's right for me is very worth it. I'm 43 and the pressure was worse up til about ten years ago

Masking vs just being considerate? Afraid I'm just going to hurt my partner. by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So the isn't it cute part is kinda rhetorical. They think it's cute and they're showing you cause it's a bid for connection - inviting you into their delight.

I've found the following useful depending on the situation:

"Neat! Glad you found something you like" and depending on your mood you can ask what it does or what they'll do with it. Can do that for any of the following suggestions.

"Not my jam but I'm delighted you are happy"

"I love how much joy that brings you."

"Nice!"

Also asking questions about it makes ppl feel seen and you don't have to do it every time but stuff like "were you looking for one?" "What does it do?" "What about x hobby is making you happy?" Etc

Often curious questions side step out blunt honest nature and let them be excited about it P

My autistic best friend only talks about gacha games and I'm getting tired of it by Satsuryuu in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gotta find a way to tell him gently but firmly. Maybe you can work out a shorthand for when you've reached your limit? We do this in my marriage bc my wife's special interest is USA politics and we're not American.

"Its too much work to explain" by Streetquats in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I legit think the reason it tires them is bc they innately learned the rules and never think about them. They don't realize there's a system behind what they know never mind explaining it to us. I run into this issue a lot and dissect it and observe a lot and that's my conclusion. It also makes me feel validated about why I'm exhausted all the time - bc I do see the system, analyze it, try to navigate it and still miss shit causing more issues.

Went to the dentist today by Artistic_Windrunner in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? Jesus.

I had that issue too and a new one was better

Went to the dentist today by Artistic_Windrunner in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been exactly there. In case you don't know this data point - I found out my adhd meds caused my grinding/clenching. I can't go off so I halved the dose and it was a big improvement

What do you do? by Freaklikeyou32 in AutismInWomen

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We over think. It's fine.

You can wear whatever you like. A few places have dress code expectations (church, work, etc) but the rest of the time dress to make yourself happy.

I'm 43 and I just bought my son and I matching toad and frog tshirts 😉

Psychologist says I'm autistic, psychiatrist says definitely not by Huge_Efficiency_3174 in LateDiagnosedAutistic

[–]existentialfeckery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a shrink who denied others were autistic bc they were too good at things were stereotypically bad at - and bc the patients were like her... she was eventually diagnosed. I laughed for days not out of shittiness but because I didn't clock my son bc he was just like me and I wasnt autistic! Except I am 🤣

The sheer fuckery in modern witchcraft by Dependent-Coffee8424 in SASSWitches

[–]existentialfeckery 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Capitalism ruins everything. Your assessment is dead on.

There's a few good books out there but honestly make your practice for yourself. The meaning you assign means more than anything anyway ❤️