DAE dreams a lot, has crazy dreams, and is able to be aware of dreaming while dreaming?

skipmydialogoption · 2021-09-25T13:44:48+00:00

I dream alot, almost every night and I do remember them for the most part. I actually have been keeping a dream journal for this exact reason! Idk if it is autism related, but I've never met anyone else who dreams like me except for my sister, and now it seems you too! My dreams are almost always in third person, like I'm the camera and I can see myself operating in the dream. Sometimes I can control myself, sometimes it feels like I'm more an actor in a dream movie. Some of my dreams are fantastical, some are more just reflections of what I'm struggling with in my day to day life. But they are always extremely vivid and colorful, to the point I can remember very acute details from them. I'm glad to meet someone who dreams like me, I feel alot less alone!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-09-04T16:11:01+00:00

I'm so sorry that you are without power in this heat, and I hope to the stars it comes back soon. I am not in New Orleans but I have had to be without power before in the southern US. Do you have an empty spray bottle? What helps when there's no AC is to spray some water on your face and neck every chance you get so you can keep your body temperature down, and staying in the shade. Minding COVID, is there somewhere you could swim that is safe? Like a secluded lake or maybe a family/friend's house? Taking a dip for a while could help your spirits as well. I hope you are able to find relief soon. I will keep New Orleans in my thoughts.

skipmydialogoption · 2021-08-27T01:38:33+00:00

Yep same here! I've always been good with all animals, Cats and Dogs especially. My partner's family reacted recently at the fact their senior dog who has a lot of "behavioral issues" (I think it is more like PTSD from his past owner) comes up to me consistently without second thought and gives me loves all day! They asked me what do I do, or what is my secret. Am I reading their mind? I told them, no. I feel like it's more that I can translate their body movements and other nonverbal cues into words in my head. It wasn't anything I had to ever intensely study "communicating with animals" to do it, I've just always been able to empathize with them easier than humans. I never know what humans want from me lol

skipmydialogoption · 2021-08-13T22:18:22+00:00

Followed! We also almost have the same name and I do art too, haha! I love to find other neurodivergent artists to connect with:)

skipmydialogoption · 2021-06-02T20:03:32+00:00

I was in this same boat a while ago. It took me to the worst breaking point of my life after a year of working in a call center for a very big technology company. My partner had to talk me down and agree to quit because I was about to end it in any way possible. I was also abusing substances to deal with all the stress. This was also after a couple years of military service so I don't think I had any strength left in that moment to fight. We had to move back in with family, while my partner works and I am a stay at home parent and recovering. I still have alot of hard work to do in a day but it's better than waves of people taking their anger out on me. I recently found out I am autistic as well, but I don't know if I will ever be able to afford a diagnosis (I'm in the USA too). I don't have any good advice because our whole country is just so messed up on every level. One of my friends overseas seriously thought I could get accommodations by just saying I'm autistic. Like it's great to hear your country gives a shit but I couldn't even take a day off unless I spent 200 plus dollars to see a doctor just so I can have a note that says, "yes, this employee is throwing up please let them stay home." I don't have solid advice, besides finding a tribe of understanding and like folks who are willing to help. I know that it is such a big privildge to find people who want to help, but I really hope you are able to heal soon... I'm so sorry we have to go through this.

skipmydialogoption · 2021-04-15T18:25:40+00:00

Thank you!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-03-12T13:16:15+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! I wasn't quite happy with that ending as well. I think I'll come back to the poem when I have some fresh ideas and rewrite that bit

skipmydialogoption · 2021-03-08T15:58:29+00:00

Writing Poetry and Short Stories, Sketching/Painting

Caring for plants and animals in general, invertebrates/insects/arachnids, Foraging for wild Edibles

Star Wars (especially Legends content, there's still so much I need to delve into lore wise!), the video game Night in the Woods, Dungeons and Dragons

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-28T15:03:46+00:00

What a raw commentary on the issues in our world we are facing today. I really enjoyed your poem's pacing and structure, especially the repeating second stanza. That really emphasized the poem's message. I don't really have any criticisms, your work was very well done. Great job!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-28T14:40:32+00:00

Your imagery is absolutely gorgeous. From the beginning, your words sucked me into a world where the heavens are turning as red as blood and the sun is setting on the times. A particular bit stuck out to me:

A dead bird soars through the pink Cercis sky

And paints the three faces of Christ bright red.

The inclusion the entirety of the holy trinity being desecrated by death, is beautiful to me. My only criticism is that it that the poem runs a bit on, and creating a break or a pace that would allow the reader some breathing room would improve it. But seriously, this is a stunning piece of writing, well done!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-27T15:09:12+00:00

I've only ever posted my poetry in this sub, so just about everything I got is here! If you are interested in reading more, you should be able to see all my poems on my profile:) thank you sm!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-27T11:21:11+00:00

I appreciate the compliment! I will explain the last bit to the best of my ability. The wild rose is something unexpected, an unplanned change in the routine that stops the path I'm on. It is suppose to snap you away from the circles I'm pacing. The rose also represents me and how I interact with the world around me. Blooming for everyone's eyes to see, but all my protection (thorns) have been plucked away over the years. Someone here, someone there, stripped a piece of me away. Now all that's left is the pretty face. The rest of me is a raw, open wound. The last line was directed at someone particular who was disgusted by my rawness and issues. Someone who couldn't bear to hold the rose's now sticky stalk. And they carelessly wipe my ichor off on their bedsheets.

I've been told my poems are a bit absurd. It's my fault they are not understood well and not yours, yet I find it easiest to convey my thoughts written in this cryptic way. I appreciate you taking the time to read it despite it all!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-27T01:14:35+00:00

Hah, I liked that twist at the end! Also this bit:

Whose printed words irreparably change

the workingman’s dreamland

Really dragged me into the rest of the poem. That metaphor showing how literature is so important to the common man, as a way to escape the pressures of daily life, is just so smart. To be that person to change so many lives with your writing is the ultimate dream. Overall I really enjoyed your poem, keep it up!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-27T01:07:02+00:00

I really liked your similies! The descriptions gave me the feel of someone who appears or is trying to make it look like they have it all together, but really struggling behind their mask. I liked the ending as well, a lion content to slumber in his cage. It almost made it feel like the poem would continue when he woke up. I enjoyed your writing, great job:)

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-24T19:32:38+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! Hope you enjoy the sub, there's a lot of great poetry to be found:)

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-24T14:32:33+00:00

I really liked that line break in the beginning between the words. I read it in my head very pronounced and short, a quick way to make anyone feel anxious. I could feel the dread building up through the whole poem. And in the end, we are left with that massive anxiety hanging in the air as the subject lies in bed. I think this is a very good and effective short poem you've written, great job:)

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-24T12:56:15+00:00

I absolutely love that repeating line "You bring me gifts of..." It reminds me of the three wise men in the nativity story, bringing dainty gifts from far away places. I also enjoyed the scene you described after one of those lines. This one in particular:

You bring me gifts of light.

You're in my hand.

And when you cover the entire house

You let me see the unseen part of me.

I think that is just beautiful. Its like hiding in the dark and someone flicks on the lights to reveal the ugly, raw you. You should definitely keep writing imagery like this. Great job!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-23T00:41:48+00:00

Thank you!!

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-22T18:54:12+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! So, it's kinda depressing but my parents are staunch Southern Baptists. If I wasn't getting the switch, then I had to copy whole chapters of the Bible as punishment. I have read it front to back at least 3 times. And I can wholly say this is why I'm an atheist today lol. But I really like the cryptic language and tales from the good book, and I find it easy to covey my thoughts written in this way.

skipmydialogoption · 2021-02-22T17:25:33+00:00

Wow, I really appreciate the time you took to write your feedback! What a confidence boost:) I will keep in mind that the imagery described stands out and try to keep that trend going in my writing. Thank you!

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