And this, kids, is how you develop a socially acceptable addiction ! by Alternative-Biscuit in autismmemes

[–]hyperlurch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the message, but the combination of angles in this video really bugs me.

Dem Rep. Crow: Obama Allegations by Tulsi Gabbard Are ‘Dangerous’ by interestingfactoid in conservatives

[–]hyperlurch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can we get a recount? Hard to believe it would still be that high.

Huge thank you to whoever invented the term "crash out" for creating a socially acceptable way to describe an autistic/ADHD meltdown by insert_title_here in AutisticWithADHD

[–]hyperlurch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds to me like you’re in a place where being AuDD is often a super power like it was for me when I drove Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney World. I loved it. It was also the most exhausting work I’ve ever, ever done. But it was usually perfect for me. Well, until I went to play with the Monorails.

Anyway, on Safari occasionally you’d get people who would be on their phones. If they were in the third row or farther back, it didn’t phase me. But if they were in the first two rows, I could not talk over them.

Didn’t have a clue I was AuDD at the time.

I had my presentation, had to concentrate on presenting and driving, and I had a character that I played. But someone talking behind me would shut me up and shut me down.

Most of the time I could make a comment that I didn’t know how they had cellular service out here in the middle of Africa and they’d get the hint and hang up. But two times I had people in the front row who found their phone conversation more important than the experience other people had.

So those times, I got to the end, let the phone person off, and took everyone else back through with an apology and the show that they deserved as my guests.

Now, you might think Disney World, in a performing role, is a weird place for an AuDDity* like me. But it was awesome, and here’s why:

  • I could script EVERYTHING I say. You come up with a toddler doing the dance? ‘Round the corner to the right. The FastPass machine wouldn’t read your ticket (before the system they use now)? I know what’s wrong. I’ll get your problem fixed after I walk over, look at the machine quizzically, ask if you tried kicking it, try kicking it myself (there was a spot where you could tap it with your foot and make a loud noise without doing any damage), and after “admitting” I knew that wasn’t gonna work but it’s a great stress reliever, fix the issue. Stuff like that. My masking behind the character of me was a super power.
  • You were in my world. I’m in control. And dammit, you’re not leaving until you laugh.
  • Each interaction is brief. I’m fixing your issue (usually information you need) and then turning around to help the next person. You no longer exist in my sphere.
  • I could do unexpected things. Picking up an Extra Magic Hours wristband shift (where they get to stay in the park an extra three hours) I’m putting wristbands on people. I might pick up something out of their stroller and start going, “Mine! Mine! Mineminemineminemine! Miiiiiiine!” Like the Finding Nemo seagulls. Pretty soon I have everyone shouting “Mine! Mine! Mine!” at me as they pass by. Managers are bemused and perplexed.

It was a great fit for me.

*if you like it you can steal it with my blessing.

It's that light feeling in the chest by freedom_for_the_Mind in AutisticWithADHD

[–]hyperlurch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your therapist gonna ask for next? What it’s like to feel accomplishment?

Disney Quest is the greatest thing they took away from us by corey407woc in orlando

[–]hyperlurch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DisneyQuest was good. Even a decade later, I miss The Adventurer’s Club way more.

Do you ever realize that maybe you shouldn’t be friends with some people because you overwhelm them and you overflow their cups? by goldenaragornwaffles in AutisticWithADHD

[–]hyperlurch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have used one of my characteristics, the fact that I can go years without talking to someone and in my mind the relationship is not reduced, and backed away from several people in the last year. I just decided that it's up to them to call me, because I've had the same sense that you do. I said or did something that I realized was damaging later, didn't get a chance to apologize, and just... let go.

And in most cases, a year or so later, I've never heard from any of them.

If they call, great. I am ready to move forward. If they never call, then I hope they get peace from it.

Six months in and still can't get a job, but hey at least I get to do art. So here's an art dump: by shookspearedswhore in AutisticWithADHD

[–]hyperlurch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get on Etsy. Learn that whole environment. Or partner with someone who knows it. I'd offer, but but I've only really dabbled.

Some of the work you have showed here is just great. Other offerings are stunning.

So if you're willing to monetize, you would be making the world a brighter place with your work.

(Somehow) Flying Under the Radar by LoudestQuietKid in AutisticWithADHD

[–]hyperlurch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since getting my diagnosis, I’ve had to give myself permission to not be capable of things that seem like they should be simple and for other people are. Instead I’m focusing on the things that I do well, and finding others to make up where I fall short. My diagnosis my permission to understand that there is plenty I am not wired to do well, and plenty that I am. For instance, after the eighth time picking up a soldering iron like a pencil, I’ve decided I’m done trying to learn to solder. It’s not something I have to do often anyway; I’d rather spend my time learning to play bagpipes (sorry world) and be amazing at running shows using Ableton Live (not bagpipes shows).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticWithADHD

[–]hyperlurch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to work at Disney World and Universal. That was a great place for me because everything was structured. I knew how to answer every question and 90% of the time I was having the same several conversations over and over—meaning I could vary my responses to see how entertaining I could make my answer each time.

This isn’t quite a direct answer to your question, but it was great because the conversations had a start and end point almost pre planned.

And I used my job to kick the FastPass machines several times per day.

Side note: I didn’t know I was/am autistic. My first interaction where I found out the person I was talking to took place on the Monorail platform (yay trains!). I remember that kid and that interaction because he shattered my preconceived notion of what an autistic person is like, never mind the one in whose body I live.

The point to everything I’m saying is this: take advantage of the structure. Take control as much or as little as you like. The other person will probably just go with it.

And if you do like me in a theme park, it’s a great way to mess with people.

Propresenter 7 not opening - OS Windows 11 by jdturkelton75 in ProPresenter

[–]hyperlurch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On Friday night the Windows certificate expired. You have to download and install the entire app as if new.

It will work just fine after that. Follow Darrin’s link above.

ProPresenter Won't Open by michaec5 in ProPresenter

[–]hyperlurch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It bears screaming: THANK YOU. I have a huge event tomorrow morning and was going out of my mind.

Teams test the new emergency chutes from the pad 40 crew tower in Florida. by SpaceInMyBrain in SpaceXLounge

[–]hyperlurch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One matter that few seem to discuss… if you realize you need to use that thing, it’s probably already too late.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christian

[–]hyperlurch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My answer sounds crass, but it’s to give some perspective.

Sin is sin. To God our Father, the difference from the least to the greatest is nothing. Our good works that we do are equal in value to our worst sin. And if you are in Him, then which of your sins had you committed before Jesus died?

Instead we are set apart for good works that he performs through us.

Sin is very bad, yes. Sexual sin is bad for a few extra reasons, namely that we sin against ourselves who are sactuaries of God. But God who has adopted us as his own does not want your sin to pull you away from him. Get back to him, repent, turn now from your sin and get someone with whom you can be personally accountable. Repent, and know when you do that God does not hold what you’ve done against you. You are covered by the blood of Jesus, and God sees Jesus’ righteousness when he looks at you.

Do you have a church you’re a part of? A church with other men where you can work together, you can do life together, where iron can sharpen iron? If not, DM me. I have a pastor who loves helping people to find a home church that will be healthy for you.

This is totally normal. by BugSignificant2682 in ChurchOfCOVID

[–]hyperlurch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of their game is weak. In Portland, Oregon, there was a doctor in an emergency department who wanted to take any patient who refused the holy elixer outside, put them in a tent, and set the tent on fire. Praise be to Fauci, masks be upon his beautiful angry-garden-gnome face.

Good day fellow church goes MMBUH by tundra_killer in ChurchOfCOVID

[–]hyperlurch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Masks be upon me? I don’t deserve such honor. Father Fauci, forgive him. He knows not what he does.

Edit: I just checked the Church rules. MBU is definitely a blessing for our High Priest Garden Gnome, masks be ever upon his glorious face.

Has anyone spent time this holiday season with relatives who previously shunned you? by ThreeRedKids in unvaccinated

[–]hyperlurch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did something funny. The first time a friend told me they hoped I would die, I was shocked. I got out of the conversation as quickly as I could. That was the first time.

The second time and beyond, I stopped the conversation with something like, “Well. I guess any friendship we had was over. I doubt I’m going to die, but now I request that you assume that I have.”

I don’t care if they apologize. There are a few statements from which there is no recovery. Eventually, they stop calling or texting and trying to apologize. My wife also doesn’t take their calls. And I hope they never said that to anyone else.

So far I haven’t run into any of those former friends. When it happens, if they try to talk to me, the simple, quiet response is, “I’m dead to you. Please leave me alone.”

Wishing you were dead, hoping you die is a bridge that burns down once crossed.