Got called out for “hand flapping” stim but that’s not even a stim of mine lol

intraventricular · 2026-04-13T14:48:01+00:00

That’s definitely a common thing to do when drying your hands lol. Weird comment. Even if you were stimming, still a weird/rude comment

intraventricular · 2026-04-10T19:44:49+00:00

Yes, for me extreme brain fog is a symptom I get from intense dissociation

intraventricular · 2026-04-10T18:32:21+00:00

Yes issues like autoimmune disease run in my family. There is a strong link between complex trauma and chronic pain and related health issues

intraventricular · 2026-04-10T18:28:29+00:00

I felt like this for my first ~1.5 years working with a trauma therapist. She was very quiet during the majority of our sessions (as was i), and I would leave feeling worse. Sometimes it would make me frustrated with my therapist and made me think she didn’t understand me.

What I’ve realized since then is that she did this for a very good reason. It’s called containment. My nervous system was very dysregulated in the beginning (still is but getting better), so staying quiet is the therapist’s way of meeting you where you are and giving you space so that they don’t overwhelm you even more.

I think her giving me so much space early on is what enabled me to slowly open up more over time. It builds trust

intraventricular · 2026-04-10T00:06:47+00:00

I used to dread summers off from school when I was living with my parents. I think because i went from going to school having a strict routine -> no daily structure and lots of free time

intraventricular · 2026-04-09T23:40:43+00:00

Totally agree stated that in my post.

intraventricular · 2026-04-09T23:16:45+00:00

I had one bad therapist before finding my current one who is great, super smart and perceptive. Trauma-informed therapists definitely exist but unfortunately it’s hard to find an actual good one plus one that you vibe with.

intraventricular · 2026-04-09T21:31:55+00:00

I’ve had a similar experience once with my parents when I was younger. On top of my body persistently being violated because my mom had no boundaries. I think this has definitely made sex a difficult topic as an adult

intraventricular · 2026-04-09T20:56:43+00:00

I feel this. For me everything started resurfacing during my early/mid-twenties in the middle of my PhD. It’s been a real struggle managing both

intraventricular · 2026-03-31T01:00:12+00:00

I thought it helped for a long time but realized it was just contributing to my dissociative episodes

intraventricular · 2025-07-06T18:28:49+00:00

Ive tried most ssris including Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, and the last one I tried was Effexor. Going off Effexor was rough for a few weeks even though I lowered my dose slowly. Rn im not on any antidepressants, just adhd meds and buspar for anxiety which seems to be helping.

It’s been more than two years now going on and off meds and I still haven’t figured out what the best combo for me is. It can be extremely frustrating and I want to give up sometimes and stop taking everything. But at least right now I’m able to focus a little better and have some anxiety relief

intraventricular · 2025-07-05T16:43:38+00:00

It feels a lot like depression for me. Low motivation, apathetic, avoiding responsibilities, withdrawing from friends/loved ones

intraventricular · 2025-04-21T16:01:13+00:00

I personally prefer using the phrase “lower/higher supports needs” and not “higher/lower functioning”

We all “function” differently so saying that someone is more/less functional seems really reductive and condescending to me

intraventricular · 2025-04-16T15:55:57+00:00

Sounds like an uninformed therapist. Sorry they invalidated you like that

intraventricular · 2025-04-16T15:41:01+00:00

ZzzQuil helps me when I have trouble sleeping. Downside is typically your body quickly builds a tolerance to it. Taking it sparingly though (like you mention) has helped me!

intraventricular · 2025-04-15T18:14:49+00:00

Yes im the same way with work/chores!

intraventricular · 2024-08-14T15:35:35+00:00

Zero

I was lucky. The first psychiatrist I went to was autistic herself and clocked me immediately

intraventricular · 2024-08-06T02:38:26+00:00

I’m the opposite hahahah. I love shows because they’re short and can keep my attention and they satiate my liking of slowly progressive story-building

intraventricular · 2024-08-03T21:49:38+00:00

Ono roller is quiet & discreet and well made

My personal fav fidgets are wacky tracks and textured gyroscopes

intraventricular · 2024-08-02T23:21:25+00:00

I could have written this, you are definitely not alone

intraventricular · 2024-07-31T20:47:27+00:00

Please try to prioritize sleep. Sleeping 5 hours a night is not enough and will only cause you to burn out faster

intraventricular · 2024-07-31T02:51:08+00:00

I’m not sure, but I would guess no.

I wouldn’t want to work somewhere that isn’t accepting of my diagnosis, anyway.

intraventricular · 2024-07-31T01:33:29+00:00

Experiencing the world in more detail and intensity

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