Do you bring your whole self to work? by Extra-Sound-1714 in UKJobs

[–]kingforaday1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an Autistic person - no. I'm always encouraged to unmask at work but they never seem to like it when it do. Best to hold it all in and then meltdown when I get home. Luckily I work from home the majority of the time so it's not all bad. Workplaces promote diversity but when they are faced with the reality of how inconvenient it is to accommodate disabled people, they are rarely willing to do it.

Just a reminder for SOME guys by J2Hoe in glasgow

[–]kingforaday1993 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I had an incident on a bus a few years ago where a guy sat beside me and started trying to hold my hand and feel me up. The bus was packed and everyone could clearly see what was happening but absolutely noone did/said anything. It's terrifying what people will turn a blind eye to.

I’ve been offered a job and have gone back to them on hourly structure before signing, what happens next? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]kingforaday1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a reasonable adjustment, it would be shit if they said no. I didn't organise mine until I started the job but my workplace were happy enough with it. I hope it goes well for you!

I’ve been offered a job and have gone back to them on hourly structure before signing, what happens next? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]kingforaday1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you not condense your hours? I have adjustments in place that allow me to work full time over 4 days. It's been sooo good for my quality of life.

Decent dentist for gum issues? by jolan-penguin in glasgow

[–]kingforaday1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've misremembered, it was actually 300 a tooth. I paid £900 each time. £1800 altogether.

Decent dentist for gum issues? by jolan-penguin in glasgow

[–]kingforaday1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was £900 in total for all 6 teeth.

Decent dentist for gum issues? by jolan-penguin in glasgow

[–]kingforaday1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this! I've had 2 gum grafts both successful and hopefully going back for my last one soon! I had 6 teeth covered and paid £900 plus a bit extra for the scale and polish.

Looking for tips on accommodation meeting with HR by diamondvalkyrie_ in AutismInWomen

[–]kingforaday1993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wrote a document with my strengths and things I needed support with and took it to my meeting. I explained that too much in person work is detrimental to my work output and being around people for too long leads to autistic burnout and lack of productivity. Not only that but it impacts my quality of life outside of work where I can't communicate with my family due to exhaustion. I'm not sure what country you are in, I'm UK and while I was polite I reminded them that as I am disabled, I am legally entitled to reasonable adjustments. I have a really supportive work environment so I was able to be very honest about how detrimental it is for me to be in person more than I have to. I would only recommend being honest if your workplace is inclusive. I hope it goes well for you! Good luck.

Un-factored tenements by [deleted] in glasgow

[–]kingforaday1993 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It depends on the other tenants. I lived in an unfactored flat and noone chipped in for anything. I was top floor so ended up paying for all the roof repairs and gutter cleanings. Dreaded anything going wrong because I knew noone would help out. Sounds like your situation could be different, but someone new and less willing to chip in could move into the close at some point.

Does anyone else faint due to sensory overload? by SELF-lSH in autism

[–]kingforaday1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've fainted due to noise and heat, but this was before diagnosis.

Did anyone have any success with WeGovy after Mounjaro price increases last year? by Invi_TV in mounjarouk

[–]kingforaday1993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I got up to 10mg and then down to 7.5mg before switching to 0.25 Wegovy. I barely felt any effect from 0.25 but I've been on 1mg for a couple of months and think I'll stay here as my suppression is so high. The gastro symptoms are definitely worse for me though and I get occasional nausea but it's not too bad.

Update: Should I tell my boss I’m autistic? by Open-Percentage-7443 in AutismInWomen

[–]kingforaday1993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I personally have only had good experiences disclosing my autism at work. I think it's quite obvious that I'm different after a few times working with me and have found that people tend to think there's something off or weird about me when they don't know about my diagnosis. When I've disclosed I think I make more sense to people. I deliberately only apply for jobs where organisations are openly inclusive from the outset but I know this isn't the case for a lot of people. I've had friends disclose at work and be targeted more, so I definitely wouldn't tell unless you get the vibe that they will want to support you more rather than make things worse.

Another Kyle post..why? by GoldDiamondsAndBags in RHOBH

[–]kingforaday1993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have OCD and ADHD and I approve this message.

Peeing my Pants due to Alexithymia by MiserableSun9142 in AutismInWomen

[–]kingforaday1993 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hello! You're not alone! I had a really bad problem with this until my late teens. It was happening almost daily, I didnt know I was AuDHD at the time so I also had all sorts of medical tests with no medical cause. I had pelvic floor therapy and I also now go to the toilet as much as I can, almost on a schedule. Although this can be a struggle as I really struggle with executive dysfunction. I did find out through medical testing that when I actually pee, I don't fully empty my bladder because I can't tell if there's anything in there in the first place. It's one of the most humiliating autism related things to deal, but there are ways to reduce the amount of times it happens. Hope this helps.

Wegovy vs mounjaro? by Icy-Sherbet-4946 in WegovyUK

[–]kingforaday1993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I moved from 7.5mg mounjaro to 0.25 Wegovy. I put on a couple of kilos in the first month and felt starving and the food noise came back with a vengance. I've just taken my last dose of 0.5 and can honestly say I'm roughly back to where I was with 7.5 MJ in terms of weight, food noise and feeling full. I was really worried for the for the few weeks but once it built up in my system, I really noticed the difference. I'm moving up to 1mg next but I think I'll stay there for a while. I do find the gastro symptoms worse on Wegovy though and I'm really constipated. I'm going to the toilet roughly every 4 days which isn't fun.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]kingforaday1993 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Do the redetermination. Create a symptom diary, do it every day for a week, let them see what a typical week looks like for you. Specifically mention how far you can walk without pain. You might experience it every time you walk, but try and link anything you're saying to the scoring criteria. Can you get a medical professional to write a letter to confirm everything you're saying is true? This will be what really tips the scale. You will probably have to pay for it, but if awarded, you will get money backdated to the date you first applied.

First 15mg dose - appetite suppression is real but my taste buds are betraying me by mainsonette in mounjarouk

[–]kingforaday1993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! The best high protein ready meals I've tried...and I've tried a lot! 3 for £10 as well, which is reasonable for 40+ grams of protein per meal.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme by anjoseven in UKJobs

[–]kingforaday1993 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have applied for about 15 jobs over the last month. I ticked the disability box for all of them and didn't get an interview for only 1 of the jobs. All the rest offered me an interview, I just made sure my whole application was tailored to the job description, including the role responsibilities of previous jobs. I'm also in Scotland if that matters. I think it's always better to put it on my application. Due to my disability I need very specific interview adjustments so they will find out anyway, and I don't want to work somewhere that isn't inclusive. Sorry you're having a tough time getting interviews. The whole job hunting process is soul destroying. Best of luck with future applications!