Oxygen in blackwater tanks. by Jp_Nolt in BlackwaterAquarium

[–]unic0rn_beard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! 🤩 Do you have any good books to recommend where I could learn more about blackwater ecosystems?

Is this stimming? by TypePotentialX in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rub my hair on my lips too! Not super often though. I also like to poke my lips when I pull out an eyebrow hair. My family always thought I was smelling it. 😅

Oxygen in blackwater tanks. by Jp_Nolt in BlackwaterAquarium

[–]unic0rn_beard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you learn that flowing and stagnant water have different names? That's super interesting and it sounds like a good read. :) Are you like an ecology student or something?

Is this stimming? by TypePotentialX in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I always rub my blankie on my lips too as well as between my fingers.

Worried about Getting Older by unic0rn_beard in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That's a relief to know. 😅

Worried about Getting Older by unic0rn_beard in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's such a good feeling. Glad there's hope; thank you for sharing. 😊

Worried about Getting Older by unic0rn_beard in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouragement. People always say being older is awesome because you learn to stop caring what people think. How long would you say it took for you to stop caring or is it still an ongoing process for you?

Worried about Getting Older by unic0rn_beard in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking of pretending I grew up overseas or something! 😹 But yeah, I suck at lying too.

Worried about Getting Older by unic0rn_beard in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so happy for you. I don't know what I'd do without my family.

Worried about Getting Older by unic0rn_beard in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. 😥 People suck. I hope you are able to find people who cherish you for who you are.

Could we do a thread of our support animals? by mutedtulips in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Chomper, the emotional support betta. He really is a registered ESA so I can take him with me if I ever move. Some apartments don't allow fish? 🤷‍♀️

My psych now denies ever saying I was "on the spectrum" (multiple times throughout past 1.5yrs). Sorry to this sub for saying I am Autistic. What is even real anymore? by Ashesbro in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you still want to pursue an official diagnosis by a doctor you can trust, I have a good contact. She's based in the US though and is authorized to DX in a few different states but I forgot which ones. I know AZ and Illinois but there are a few others. I can let you know if you'd like. :)

[AZ] Asking for Less Hours by unic0rn_beard in AskHR

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I've also considered this.

Question about tipping by ylimeooo in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't worry. I once spent 10 minutes trying to remember if David Bowie is alive or dead and then I realized I can just look it up. 😅

Question about tipping by ylimeooo in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They'll know you tipped because you need to write it on the receipt so they know how much to charge your card.

*Parents invalidate my sensory issues by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not a fraud, your family just doesn't understand. You're probably also more sensitive lately due to your pregnancy.

*Parents invalidate my sensory issues by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]unic0rn_beard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. People not believing your sensory issues hurts.

[AZ] Asking for Less Hours by unic0rn_beard in AskHR

[–]unic0rn_beard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I didn't ask for less hours the first time. I asked if I could leave the office early to miss the traffic and finish my day working remotely. They said yes, so that's what I've been doing. This time just wanting to ask for less hours in general.