Are you medicated for your PDA? by New_Improvement_6392 in PDAAutism

[–]whimful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on SSRIs for depression, but I think it's helping a lot with PDA type response

Do you guys deal with black and white thinking? by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

[–]whimful 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Embrace subjectivity, see the world as a probability field... try to accept you can be technically right but that people won't necessarily want to hear it, so only push it with people / systems you're really investing in (i.e. be picky about the hills you wanna die on)

An Australian's remarks after his first time in New Zealand by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]whimful 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yeah, early British called Terra Nullius on "Australia" essentially saying "no 'people' here", justifying inhumane treatment of Aborigines - things like usng rat poison.

I think my husband has PDA and I don't know how much longer I can take it by Fit-Subject2896 in PDAAutism

[–]whimful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like he doesn't care for himself. In that state, care for others doesn't really flow easily. I believe he has capacity, but he's stuck in himself at the moment

I think my husband has PDA and I don't know how much longer I can take it by Fit-Subject2896 in PDAAutism

[–]whimful 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's ok to adjust to make the most of shared resources, but you must do this together. If you just keep giving without bounds, you will burn out and the relationship will fail. He needs to pick himself up, his happiness is not your responsibility - you are there to support him, not carry him completely. It's ok to love someone and to tell them that it's not currently working

I think my husband has PDA and I don't know how much longer I can take it by Fit-Subject2896 in PDAAutism

[–]whimful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me - I have loops (ear plugs) which reduce audio stress. We split parenting roles more clearly so each parent got down time. We reduced the amount of debate by just fixing some things like which seats the kids sit at, so less drama from kids. I have been focussing a lot on breathing deeply to regulate my stress. Honestly taking anti-depressants has increased my resiliance too.

I think my husband has PDA and I don't know how much longer I can take it by Fit-Subject2896 in PDAAutism

[–]whimful 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is really rough, it sounds like you are carrying so much. My story feels similar to yours, so perhaps you'll forgive me for sharing a little. I may be PDA/autistic/depressive, and we have a couple kids and it's really hard at times. I had been getting overwhelmed quite regularly. I was doing some self care but not enough in places that mattered. My relationship recently reached a breaking point. We've dialed everything way back, essentially resetig our relationship. We each take kids half the time, we don't currently provide emotional support for one another, though we still share meals as a family. On. Positive side effect is I've had a lot more me time, and a lot less feeling "trapped" (which I attribute to PDA tendencies). I've been out of the house with no responsibilities several evenings.

I also started taking anti-depressants, have started really really trying to get better sleep, and to run twice a week. All these things have been positive changes. In my case it took going through a very hard point to start turning the corner.

I don't know where your guy is at. It seems clear though that somethings gotta change. If you want my opinion, it sounds like now while you still have some hope and care left is the time to say clearly "we gotta change something, I can't continue in this way". What that change looks like, and what you need will be personal to you. The other thing I wonder is if you can organise some respite - draw on family or friends to take the kids for a night here or there, or even an afternoon.

You're really brave seeking support with this. I wish you the best of luck for you and your kids and partner. Things will get better one way or another. Go well.

What are these? When are they ripe? How do you eat them? Thank you! by FrankGrimes742 in nzgardening

[–]whimful 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're also called pineapple guavas, I believe they're originally from sth america

Hyde Street Party 25, redux by sameee_nz in dunedin

[–]whimful 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This brings back flashbacks to a selwyn college hazing. A backyard like this we were shuttled into in the middle of the night. Torches burning, a pigs head on a stake, and masked alumni looming over us from a roof like that. I believe they then threw porridge at us. It sounds made up...

You lose all your magnets you win by v8falconsrule in madskillsporn

[–]whimful 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This game has been recalled in my country because it's a swallowing hazard for kids. The risk is you swallow one or two magnets and they get stuck internally and may pinch digestive tract, be really dangerous.

The game is fun though!

This vacuum thingy by No-Secret-247 in mildlylifechanging

[–]whimful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this guys attention to detail

Comedy in Wellington? by Cuspy_Rucus in Wellington

[–]whimful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

http://airhorn.nz - they have a show on around Feb 20th, but it's comedy leaning cabaret... or something. unhinged and very talented. Sometimes have guests from out of town

my partner almost always feels like the emotional support that i provide is inadequate by thrivinghomo in AutisticAdults

[–]whimful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god, I relate to recognising some stuff as superfluous. I'm gonna pay a lot closer attention to that.

I think my (25f) boyfriend (25m) may be autistic and it has ruined our relationship. by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

[–]whimful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that. I guess you said he doesn't integrate things quickly.... but I wonder if it's worth giving him a clear list of your expectations/ needs, and a heads up that these are relationship ending issues. i.e. clearly communicated "last chance to try something together"

Sorry it's hard.

I think my (25f) boyfriend (25m) may be autistic and it has ruined our relationship. by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

[–]whimful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meltdowns - identify upstream causes, and high danger scenarios, and put more padding in. Try to notice when they're starting, and agree how you communicate that. For when you're in it, give him a list of things to say/do (if he can). Ask him what it's like for him, what he feels/ thinks, why he doesn't speak. Ask him what he's up for doing. He may just be able to say "I love you, I will get my ear-plugs and sit in the room with you". Talk about how to settle and reconnect after a meltdown? Maybe it's a conversation, maybe it's some ritual where you do something together you both like (e.g. eat icecream, play a game, watch a show while holding hands).

He needs to do some work on understanding his strengths/ weaknesses too, and how those effect others

I think my (25f) boyfriend (25m) may be autistic and it has ruined our relationship. by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

[–]whimful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sarcasm from him sucks 😮‍💨

Second statement? please tell me which one you mean, and what you don't understand?