Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone I'm new to the community.
After suffering for decades with my mental health, last week a peer support worker, who is Autistic herself said that she could see Autistic traits in me. Somehow this didn't come to me as a complete surprise. Although I did feel a little unsettled, and i had lots of heavy thoughts and emotions floating around in my head for a couple of days. This week a senior mental health practitioner came to see me. And I took an a10 test, because of the result, I am now being referred for an assessment. What a revelation this is for me. As I've started to look at solid information, I've found it's like reading a book about myself. I finally understand so much.
My question is... is it normal to go on a spending spree to buy all the things that I feel will help me ? I know that my anxiety is up. Although I feel so liberated, my anxiety to leave my home since this awakening has increased dramatically.
Cool. I'm pleased.
That's made me feel better. Thank you
Fair play to you. I'm also 50's I have similarly "curious" aids, but had them long before I was aware of my autism. I've always, just been, a bit "otherly."
I've bought a weighted soft toy to curl up on the sofa with. I'm fairly okay with that, as long as its out of sight when I have visitors. Being a woman in my fifties, I struggle with this, but it's what I need. Rabbit themed items for my bedroom. In the way of a soft toy again, and duvet cover. And lastly a Guinea pig themed backpack. In the scheme of things it's not that bad. Just wish this wasn't such an issue for me. I don't like to be very visible when I'm out. And I don't want to draw attention to myself. But the bag will comfort me and help me go out.
I'm fascinated to know what you're hoping to buy..... I don't mean to be nosy so simply ignore the question if you would rather not say
Thank you for your reply.
I did have some things. I think the revelation has allowed me to give myself permission to go that extra step, and embrace the things I know that will help me further. Leaving some of the shame I felt behind. I've given myself such a hard time for years.
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Hello and welcome.
In answer to your question, I can only speak for myself, and I did not buy anything following my realisation of autism. It turned out that, anything that helps, I already had.....I just hadn't realised that I had those things to sooth my autistic self.
Funny old world.
I hope to bump into you again on the pages soon.
Kind regards
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