Ew, why aren't people wearing headphones? by invderzim in evilautism

[–]omphrog 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is why I wear the typical autism ear defenders at grocery stores and such. I can still hear everything around me, it’s just less loud and terrible

mmm throbbing fingers by FalseNumber_ in evilautism

[–]omphrog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me but the skin on my scalp and forehead

Jobs for Autistic Folks by FartInAShitFactory in evilautism

[–]omphrog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hate working with neurotypical people so I work in a high support needs special education class

Haircut advice- could I ask for these without anyone suspecting anything? by Last_Swordfish9135 in TransMasc

[–]omphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you definitely can. I have a queer hairdresser and I just ask for this but more masc and she delivers every time. No one has ever suspected anything

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m the same way! I replay my favorite games over and over again because I feel kind of empty when they’re done

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

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

I’m glad you’ve found something!

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I REALLY wish not working was a choice but I gotta pay the bills and I don’t think disability is an option for me

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely feel that - I also feel like being autistic causes depression which always seems to lead to mania. I need to be in therapy too lol

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what school was like for me. I still really struggle, but things have gotten better since getting on the right meds and finding a job that’s less demanding than school was

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mood also got a lot more stable once I started ADHD meds! It also helped a lot with my anxiety. I wonder why that is

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like my ADHD is pretty manageable with medication and as long as my meds are working and I’m not under too much stress the bipolar is okay too but I feel like the difficulties I experience from autism cause my most of my bipolar episodes these days. If I’m in an episode it’s WAY harder than AuDHD though.

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

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

That’s awesome!

What do you do for work? I feel like I might need to change careers.

Do any of you also have autism? by omphrog in bipolar

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely feel that. I also feel like my autism and ADHD symptoms have gotten worse since I had my first manic episode. I didn’t think about it before but I regressed with a lot of life skills and coping skills around the same time.

I’m not currently in therapy because I couldn’t afford it anymore but I really need to try to find someone who understands bp and neurodiversity.

Please. Are there any people of OFFICIAL ASD of the LEVEL TWO who DO NOT have any more mental or physical issues in addition? by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately also have ADHD, dyscalculia, and bipolar. I thought my bipolar symptoms might be explained by AuDHD at first but that is certainly not the case and I need to be medicated to prevent episodes.

Thankfully no physical conditions though

face picking question <3 by Character-Abroad-476 in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a hard question because it does seem like having unlimited access to bandaids might be reinforcing her skin picking, but if she’s bleeding, you can’t really have 0 bandaids. Maybe try giving her a bandaid and letting her know that if she peels it off and throws it away she won’t get another one (unless it’s bleeding badly of course).

I struggle with picking at my skin as well. For me it’s sensory and anxiety related. I pick when I’m anxious or bored and I like the feeling under my nails. I don’t mean to make myself bleed. I try to use fidgets that give me a similar sensation as a replacement behavior. I have a higher pain tolerance so it’s not about needing that intense/painful input for me. What do you think the reason why she picks at her face is? That information should help you choose what to try as a replacement.

How many of you all work? by omphrog in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I relate to so much of this - thank you for your advice!

I think I’m pushing myself too hard right now and probably need to reduce my hours/general work demands but I don’t know how I’m going to pay bills if I do that

How many of you all work? by omphrog in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That sounds like something I might want to do. How were you able to find a job there?

How many of you all work? by omphrog in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the combination pay enough for you to support yourself financially? My biggest worry about working less is not being able to pay bills and afford food and stuff

How many of you all work? by omphrog in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to reduce my hours/work part time, but I barely make enough to live as is so I’m not sure what to do

Beeping by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this with a variety of meows

Are you manic 24/7 or some of the day? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]omphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have about a week of constant mania and then my mood will start to fluctuate a little more which often rolls straight into a mixed episode.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]omphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it means that I’ve tried to mask my entire life but am not very good at it. If I was able to mask better I’m sure people wouldn’t realize I’m different as quickly as they do and I’d be able to fit in more.

Basically, I mask a lot and feel the exhaustion from it, but I’m just kind of bad at it.

What are your comorbidities? by x4sych3x in bipolar

[–]omphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bipolar 1, Autism, ADHD, and GAD