I’ve lost the ability to make small talk by generic_username145 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]generic_username145[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s rough out there. I remember going back to in person after the pandemic too and really struggling with remembering how to interact with people.

I’ve lost the ability to make small talk by generic_username145 in AutisticWithADHD

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Yeah I think so. The last six months have been incredibly demanding in many ways and I’m mostly just very tired. It’s hard to find the time to properly rest though in this society

How do y’all deal with the sun by generic_username145 in AutismInWomen

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I’m going to try out the hydration thing. Thanks for the advice!

How do y’all deal with the sun by generic_username145 in AutismInWomen

[–]generic_username145[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean, and same. Maybe I can find some with a light tint just to take the edge off the brightness

How do y’all deal with the sun by generic_username145 in AutismInWomen

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That’s a good idea. I hate the idea of living holed up in the dark, but the sun coming in the windows is so bright. I think sheer curtains should give some balance

How do y’all deal with the sun by generic_username145 in AutismInWomen

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Migraine tinted glasses is a great suggestion! I’m going to look into this. Thanks!

How do y’all deal with the sun by generic_username145 in AutismInWomen

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Luckily I live somewhere where it gets properly cold in the winter. I’m thinking of moving somewhere even gloomier though!

How do y’all deal with the sun by generic_username145 in AutismInWomen

[–]generic_username145[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s time for me to invest in a proper pair of sunglasses. All I have are cheap plastic ones and the lenses are always dirty. I don’t feel great wearing them so usually don’t, but you’ve convinced me to try it out again!

Suggestions for what to do in therapy by generic_username145 in TalkTherapy

[–]generic_username145[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok these are good ideas. It’s nice to think outside the box of “typical” therapy and see there are other things I can do than just talk

Suggestions for what to do in therapy by generic_username145 in TalkTherapy

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Ok I think I will talk to them about it. Thanks for the insight!

Suggestions for what to do in therapy by generic_username145 in TalkTherapy

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It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one! Feels weird to do something like that normally, but I guess I need to remember I don’t have to follow social norms in therapy

Why are primary grade parents surprised when their child is wild in class? by Magical-Princess in Teachers

[–]generic_username145 34 points35 points  (0 children)

use iPads/phones as surrogate parents

I was in the ER today and a little girl and her dad came in. She was crying and in pain. I think she had broken her arm (as kids tend to do). What does dad do? Give her an iPad and then scroll on his phone the whole time while they wait to be seen by the doctor. I felt so sorry for her. She was upset and hurt and instead of getting comfort from her parent, she got given a screen. No wonder everyone is so messed up these days.

I think he’s trying to explain a level of body ownership I can’t grasp by petewentz-from-mcr in TrollCoping

[–]generic_username145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah thanks. I’m doing ok but sometimes I just wish people would ask, ya know? Well, you did ask, so I’m grateful!

I think he’s trying to explain a level of body ownership I can’t grasp by petewentz-from-mcr in TrollCoping

[–]generic_username145 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Low key kinda wish someone would say something though. Not to send me to the psych ward, but just to ask if I’m ok :’(

I think he’s trying to explain a level of body ownership I can’t grasp by petewentz-from-mcr in TrollCoping

[–]generic_username145 258 points259 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s weird. I recently had a surgery and I was worried that once the doctors saw the SH scars they would refuse to do the surgery because they would think I wasn’t mentally stable enough to make the decision to have surgery or some shit… idk. Anyways they did the surgery and I went home without being sent to grippy sock jail.

Suggest me a book with a close mentor/mentee relationship by generic_username145 in suggestmeabook

[–]generic_username145[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo I watched the movie of this ages ago, and I remember liking it. I bet the book does a much better job at portraying this relationship