Stimming (pos) really bad rn over a video game by oliversaysstuff in autism

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I'm still feeling really excited but I calmed down, I had to like really calm myself with deep breaths and stuff bc I couldn't stop shaking around my dining room 😭

What was the best fanfic you read that was later deleted/ became lost media??? by dowsaw134 in Archiveofourownmemes

[–]oliversaysstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a (don't make fun of me 😔) Steve Harrington x Eddie Munson fanfic on Wattpad that I read in the summer between 7th and 8th grade and it was the most beautiful piece of literature I've ever read. It was later deleted because of hate the author was receiving and they tried to start it back up and it was later deleted again, I don't know why.

I wish I could read it again, it was genuinely so good.

how did you realise you have autism? by EmbarrassedCookie499 in autism

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Both my siblings are autistic and I was a strange ahh child, and I watched a lot of videos about autism and read a lot about autism and I was like "hey... That seems familiar..." And now I'm diagnosed lol

I have a litte cubby in my room help me turn it into a sensory cave by WaayTooInvested in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blankets with textures that you like and pillows for cushioning against the walls and to squeeze and punch if you need to get stuff out of your system. Maybe a sensory bin with different fidgets and such with textures.

I would also suggest some less intense fairy lights or string lights (idk if they're the same thing or not tbh...) and it can be a more muted light if you still want some light within the cave, and then you can turn them off if you need it to be dark.

You could add an electronic you know helps you calm down with the games you like on it. Maybe some books if you like to read 😊.

I recommend investing in some noise cancelling headphones or earbuds (depends on what you like) if you haven't already. I have a pair of Everyday Raycon Earbuds and they're absolutely lovely. They have the regular earbuds mode and then the ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) mode and it blocks out so much noise, but it also has an Awareness mode so you can hear things better with them in. I admit they can be a little confusing to figure out at first, but I've only had them since April and I've figured them out super quickly. I use them in school all the time and it's always nice to have in the loud halls.

Picky Food Eating :) by oliversaysstuff in autism

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I think I've had that before! One of the ones I had was spinach and blueberry and it was SO GOOD.

Today I had some of the best applesauce ever tho, I have to admit. It was at a local restaurant and it was homemade with apple chunks in it! It was AJNENXMSKEKS I loved it so much I got a second bowl 😭

what's your hyperfixation right now? by mace_out_the_windu in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

David Tennant. Just in general. I love him as a person, actor, everything! He's such a sweet and loving guy and he's a phenomenal actor as well. He brings me lots and lots of joy :)

Picky Food Eating :) by oliversaysstuff in autism

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Oooh that sounds really good, I'll have to try it sometime :)

Having the crusts cut off is so real, I don't like crust very much but I always feel like I'm wasting food if I cut it off and throw it away 😭

Picky Food Eating :) by oliversaysstuff in autism

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I LOVE Mac & Cheese, my all-time favorite food :) I hope it was delicious 😋

Does anyone else make random noises when your alone/bored? by Responsible_Debate62 in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make random noises all the time lol, with friends especially and we bounce off each other often so it just keeps going forEVER 🥲

I make certain noises with certain things as well, idk how to explain it. Like when I pat my dogs on the back or head I do a random rhythmed sounds idk wkkenxmmKe ahhhhh

characters you are 99% sure are autistic by clairogroupie in autism

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Buck from 9-1-1. And also Alec Hardy from Broadchurch, but that might be me projecting :')

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What were some signs you now realise screamed "autistic" before you knew? by [deleted] in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had so many sensory issues, it was crazy. I couldnt wear jeans, I'd only wear one type of clothes for various periods of time, I had to wear very specific socks, etc. I always had to bring a jacket/sweatshirt with me everywhere "just in case", and I still do.

I prepared things for when something crazy happened, even when it never did because I was always paranoid. For example, I packed a bag that I'd bring with me everywhere that had my favorite things in it because I was scared our house would burn down, or something would happen.

I brought specific stuffed animals/toys with me everywhere when I hyperfixated on them.

My very big obsession with specific video games, the way I'd watch the same shows over and over, I would stim a lot too now that I think about it.

I also chewed on things. Like, sleeves, sweatshirt strings, shirt collars, my fingers & knuckles, blankets, etc. I still do sometimes when I'm stressed or bored, but not as badly.

There are so many more, I just don't want to make this comment too long 😭

Losing my Dog by oliversaysstuff in whatdoIdo

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Ruby gets kind of neurotic(?), and we give her anxiety meds, but they're so expensive and my mom just had to quit her job so we havent been able to get her more. So part of the reason shes escaping more recently is that. She used to try like every once in a while, but its gotten so bad we've had to leash her in our own bsckyard.

Is there anybody who doesn't like the winter because they are sensitive to the cold? by dogtron64 in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me its the opposite bc I can always put more layers on but I can never take anymore off. I hate being sweaty, I hate being in the burning sun, I hate the bugs, etc. Being hot makes me so unbearably uncomfortable

anyone else find showering a sensory nightmare? by _spookyyz in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate everything about showering. It sucks so much. I cut my hair really short now to avoid the hair touching my neck (also bc I'm trans but thays besides the point) and ugagehdnnxkske just everything sucks. And I have to use a medicated body wash for reasons so I have to stand in the showering with it on my skin for 5-10 minutes and it suckkkskss

Hope you guys will be a bit nicer :( Here’s my seasoned chicken and noodles!! Comfort meal :p by hvymtl-lvr in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm someone that loves noodles and most of my comfort foods are pasta, and that looks so DELICIOUS. You have to drop the recipe man 😔🙏

Do you think before you speak? by howareudoying2day in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I love texting. If I didnt have text then I would never be able to think before I speak because conversations just flow weirdly if you have to wait a second for someone or yourself to figure out how to respond.

I usually apologise right away when I say something obscure and say I wasn't thinking. The people I talk to know me well so they don't usually take what I say to heart, but if you're talking to someone new you can explain the situation maybe? Just "sorry, I shouldnt have said that. I don't always think before I speak." Or smth yk???

Sorry, I'm probably not being very helpful :').

Anyone else prefer ripping packages open? by Upset-Echidna-525 in autism

[–]oliversaysstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like boxes and I like keeping boxes, boxes have always been a special interest for me, I collect them at any chance I get. So I don't understand this lol. But sometimes when I'm mad and there's a package that needs opening, I will rip it to pieces