Published on 12, July, 2020
I have meltdowns over lots of things. I find it difficult to choose what to eat, and even to think about what to eat, what to wear, which clothes to buy, which products to buy, which food to buy, etc. I also struggle with hygiene. I don't like it if my face gets wet in the shower, don't like the feeling of a toothbrush, the taste of toothpaste, I worry that I am not washing my hair, brushing my teeth, combing my hair properly because of my dexterity problems and sensory issues. I have a big phobia with brushing my teeth as I have issues with my gums. I worry about seeing them bleed when I brush or that the toothbrush might make my gums recede more. I have to see the dentist every three months and I am terrified of them. Everytime I go there, it't the same issues. Most of my teeth are fine, but I still have the bleeding gums and I still have the biggest build up of plaque and tartar on my lower front teeth. It ruins my confidence. I'm not sure if this is psychological and an irrational fear, and do other people with autism feel this way, and if so, how do you overcome it?. I feel like I am not having a normal life because I am constantly worrying and having overloads and meltdowns about things. I am in supported accommodation at the moment, but the staff don't take the time to help me with these issues.
Hello everyone,
my names Jorgia (I decided to change my name about 2 years ago) as a I was chatting to a freind, he asked-if I was thinking about changeing my name,what would I change it too?Well until then, I had never thought about it, even though I am now 47, I actually thought, mm why not as I never really liked my birth name, also I no longer have contact with my family (reasons I wont go into now) anyway my child and freinds actually got used to the change surprizingly quickly, it just felt natural even from the start (as I had same name in a past life, according to my daughter:-)!)
Anyway getting to the point, I realized about 6 months to a year ago, that I have Asburgess, I mostly struggle with learning and higher education, I tried a course with Prospects a few months ago, I just ended up dropping out of it (due to lack of support)
You see I was told I could not leave Prospects to join some other agencey, until my year was up, apparently then I would be refered by my advisor at the job centre.
I am glad to say, one year on and the woman did as she said she would, and put my details into her computer, and it said yes! I could join PLUSS, which is linked to job centre (but else where though) but still in my town though.PLUSS is the best thing I have joined in ages, they are really supportive there, and the my tutor told us all on the course to just take a break when ever we needed too, its also run mainly by others who also have some kind of dissability or condition.
I too have various anxiety issues, hygene also being one of them, I dont like showering or bathing much (its mainly the thought of having to undress and get cold before hand) in the winter, I do put heating on low often, as need to dry clothes too, but I think it mainly stems from when I was a child and was made to do swimming lessons.Also I hate crowded places and extreme weather conditions too.