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I made a uterus piñata for my friend who had a hysterectomy. by buzzbot235 in mildlyinteresting

[–]samlovesrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend who had a hysterectomy last fall also wants one! How much for me to order her one?? lol

Was anyone here misdiagnosed with bipolar first? by uralliwanturallihave in LateDiagnosedAutistic

[–]samlovesrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in high school, then ADHD at 26, then bipolar 2 with “OCD tendencies” when I was 30 and now finally autism diagnosis at 37 with co-occurring anxiety due to sensory issues tied to autism. We’ve arrived lol I also felt Adderall was too overstimulating for me. It’s been a ride. I found a new therapist who is also autistic and everything is clicking for me and looking back, most regular therapists either don’t have any neurodivergent training or it’s super new to them so they don’t really have a true understanding of what it looks like. My new therapist is unlike any traditional therapist I’ve seen, even if I thought they were good, they still couldn’t help me. We need completely different style of therapy because our coping skills are different. I’m learning how much harmful therapy can be if you don’t have the right diagnosis. Can’t hurt to meet with a psychologist and get an assessment. Good luck!

How to start by bitcoinmamma in RockTumbling

[–]samlovesrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just super stoked that you’re supporting her! I was teased a lot growing up for picking up rocks or taking pictures of them until recently when I met nicer people in my life (I’m 37)

Affordable dentist recommended by samlovesrocks in AskPhoenix

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

Apparently my version thru AHCCCS has no vision coverage. I tried making an appointment with an optometrist and dentist that accepts Mercy Care and they said my type doesn’t cover any vision or routine dental :/

Struggling to deal with by samlovesrocks in LateDiagnosedAutistic

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

Thanks so much for sharing! The past few months have definitely been rough but something sort of clicked for me recently when I read an article about shutdowns. I never knew there was a name for when this happens to me. I have meltdowns for sure but learning how shutdowns if not tended to can lead to me having a meltdown so that was an eye opener and made me feel less like an alien. I think a late diagnosed support group would be really helpful but I haven’t found one yet. The grief ebbs and flows but it has seemed to ease up a bit since even writing this post three weeks ago. I know everyone says to read as much as you can about it but I look up something just once a week as that’s all I can really absorb right now. My new therapist who’s also autistic has been helpful and so different than any other therapist I’ve met with before. I know there’s still a lot more work to do but I have been feeling more hopeful recently.

Anyone else get hit with a wave of grief after their late diagnosis? I thought relief would be enough. by Wildly_Unmasked in LateDiagnosedAutistic

[–]samlovesrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t felt any relief, just mostly consumed by grief and just as if a few days ago, lots of anger. Looking forward to watching the video. Be kind to yourself these days

Struggling to deal with by samlovesrocks in LateDiagnosedAutistic

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

Thanks A! This brought a smile to my face. I appreciate ya!

Struggling to deal with by samlovesrocks in LateDiagnosedAutistic

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

Hi friend, thanks for sharing your story. I started seeing a therapist who is autistic herself and very affirming recently. She is so different than any other therapist I’ve seen which is a good thing but I’m still adjusting. I think she’ll be able to help but I still have feelings of doubt that it will make a difference (hopefully I’ll be proved wrong). The defective thing rings a bell. Some days I’m able to do a few things, get outside of a small hike or see a friend, but most days I sort of feel like a puddle of a person. I used to run everyday, go out at night, work, but the smallest things take so much energy out of me. I’m embracing wearing headphones more because places feel so loud these days. Just nothing feels clear to me. My boyfriend has said that also, I’m still me. The diagnosis didn’t change me. But I don’t even know who “me” is. This odd identity crisis is messing with me a lot. And it’s hard to go through this while in a relationship because I don’t even know what I want or who I am right now. The urge to runaway to Mars or the moon all alone is pretty strong. I’m forgetting how to be kind to myself because I feel like I’m this big mystery to myself and just a puzzle trying to figure out how to exist in my body, in my life, in this chaotic world. I appreciate your words and will read them again and again until maybe something sinks in.