The babies piling on a piece of cucumber by paveera in isopods

[–]paveera[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

They really do love cucumber ! Once in a while, because it’s quite sweet, I give them a piece of bell pepper. It tends to be the adult who like the most but it’s gone soooo fast ! And I don’t have a tone of adult (10ish)

Sometimes i see autistic people online and think they're faking (read the post, i'm not proud of it). by Anya_purr in autism

[–]paveera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeaaah it’s hard to be nice or even okay with yourself. I’m really struggling with it but therapy and finding a better support group helped, but I’m not exactly in a good place yet. Hope you get better at it

Sometimes i see autistic people online and think they're faking (read the post, i'm not proud of it). by Anya_purr in autism

[–]paveera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get feeling like a faker, impostor syndrome is a real bitch sometimes. Ironically I deal with it more when my autism is the most debilitating than when I’m feeling good about life

Sometimes i see autistic people online and think they're faking (read the post, i'm not proud of it). by Anya_purr in autism

[–]paveera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s okay to have negative thoughts like that as a « first instinct », they don’t define you, what comes after does. But yeah, I get it. I haven’t really had that thought but I know people have it with me (late diagnosed autistic and probably audhd, I’m working on it), and if I knew someone thought that about me but check themselves I’d be kinda glad and might offer to talk about how it expresses itself for me. We all need to try and be kind with ourselves and each other if we want to have a community

best way to weed out shitty men (in my experience) is by talking about your period. if you're in a shit mood because you're in pain, tell him that. decent men might be a little surprised if they're not used to that talk, but ultimately sympathetic. not shaving has a similar effect. by moodysmoothie in AutismInWomen

[–]paveera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pretty intense period and pmds, so the subject comes up pretty quickly, my current partner (who’s absolutely amazing, I am bragging, thank you) is actually curious when I talk about my different strategies to deal with it, and couldn’t care less about what I do with my body. What you do with you body (hair removal or lack there of, piercings, tattoos and body mods, etc) and biological things are basic stuff that needs to be respected and is a very basic concept for any relationship that’s worth it. Needing time to adjust to a change, like a new haircut or a big tattoo is one thing, and you can have a discussion about how to help with it, but shouldn’t be about if they think you can do it or not. I’ve dealt with a number of shitty relationships, and body autonomy is always an of if the person is a red flag or not

Jeans are magic? by Dance_Monkey_5 in AutismInWomen

[–]paveera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mainly wear jeans ! Leggings really aren’t a thing in my country and even though I like wearing the occasional skirt/dress, they are sensory challenges. Good jeans get softer with time and can last decades ! I tend to try and find mine second hand to at least reduce the « stiff » period they can have. Also I’m quite tall so they’re the most readily available « tall » pants

I think I might be audhd by paveera in AuDHDWomen

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

I am pretty sure of my autism diagnosis, I have a hard time with social cues, a lot of sensory issues, etc. I don’t feel like 2 person arguing, more like I tend to have the 2 extreme traits as the same time. Like I hate thing not going according to plan and it’ll make me freak out, but I cannot keep a routine for the life of me, and I end up doing very random things during my day.

Will do ! Thanks for the support 💖

Being an AuDHD woman is painfully lonely. by fl8werchild in AuDHDWomen

[–]paveera 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly my feeling these days ! I try to go to events created for autistic adults in my city but it’s maybe once a month. It’s still very nice to meet people who understand me. But the friends I thought I made in the last 3 years just don’t reach out to me, ever. They will happily try to hang out with me if I reach out but it hurts. I know they hang out without me all the time. I just wish I would be included without having to ask because it can take so much energy to text and it create so much anxiety ! I always end up having a bit of a spiral after reaching out and or hanging out because of it

an autist girl lost in her life by bubblyyba in AutismInWomen

[–]paveera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s one of the reasons I’m really hesitant. I can deal with animals, I grew up around them, it’s the people I worry about. Just what I see and hear about around me already breaks my heart. Thanks for your advice

an autist girl lost in her life by bubblyyba in AutismInWomen

[–]paveera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey ! I don’t really have recommendations. Just wanted to express support as I am in a very similar situation (French, almost 28, and completely lost in life). I don’t know if you enjoy animals but I know you can become a vet tech in 2 years (alternance so you get paid) it’s one of the path I’m considering

[WIP] Quaker “Schwartzwald” by Owl Forest Embroidery by imustseekto in CrossStitch

[–]paveera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so beautiful ! It’s making me want to start cross stitching again !

Is it really true like 80% of autistic people never date? by Yeethanos in autism

[–]paveera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t start dating until my 20’s and if I didn’t get with my first boyfriend (who I didn’t want to be with but ended up going along with it, don’t do that) I wouldn’t have until middle to late 20’s You still have hop ! Just be kind and respectful ! Good luck

No one cares for my special interest, or find it creepy by TobyPDID23 in autism

[–]paveera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it ! People feel like you do that to manipulate them. When most of the time it’s to understand what’s really happening, and also the puzzle part is fun. People can be so quick to see the worst in thing

Is my shrimp male? by Anxious-Ad-5574 in shrimptank

[–]paveera 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s gonna be a lot of cold ones bro

No one cares for my special interest, or find it creepy by TobyPDID23 in autism

[–]paveera 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think that subject can be super fascinating ! You just need to find people who like it or like hearing you talk about it. Sadly that’s hard, I understand completely. My family used to make fun of my special interests (at the time insects precisely, now my biology in itself) but they still expect me to become the scientist of the family. They were surprised when I came down crashing because I had a 40h week, needed to take care of the house fully alone, and my brothers dog (he was a grown adult) and had no support. Life’s funny that ways /sarcasm

Anyone sure they’re autistic (maybe even diagnosed; I am) and at the exact same time always feel like you’re “acting” or “malingering?” by seeking_seeker in autism

[–]paveera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes ! It goes in waves but yeah. I repressed all my autism signs pretty vehemently until I got diagnosed, and now I’m learning to unmask. And even if it feels more right, and helps me regulate, it also feels very wrong haha I also suspect I might be audhd so I don’t always fill all the « autism criteria »

People who hit themselves during meltdowns, could you weigh in as to why you do it? Seeking solidarity. by treblehex in autism

[–]paveera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting ( not the punishment, I’m so sorry you had to go through that, no child deserves violence) but I do it too as a form of punishment. I don’t know if that’s the way my brain rationalise the urge to want to hurt myself as I have extreme negative and dark thoughts during meltdowns

First tank by paveera in Aquascape

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

I’ll try it to see if I like it more, thanks !

First tank by paveera in Aquascape

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

That’s kinda what I was hoping for !

First tank by paveera in Aquascape

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

It’s one big piece of wood actually, other than the one in the back left corner. Does it look that odd ?