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Phoebe

Hello everyone. My name is Phoebe.
I was diagnosed with autism in 2021 and since then life has been an interesting journey of self discovery, discovering more and more about myself and autism every day.

My favourite things to do are walking, listening to music, reading, drawing, collecting Lego and Funko Pops, writing, watching fun animated movies and spending time with my lovely cat Patches.

I also have diagnosis's of ADHD and anxiety which isn't much fun but I try to make the best of it. I'm lucky that I get a lot of help for my ADHD but haven't found much support for my autism yet.
I'm working but feel this might be burning me out so I've cut down my hours to try and balance everything out.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here and have fun. Slight smile

  • in reply to Vardaguyn

    GM. I'm glad to hear people are more understanding now, I find finding understanding is one of the most difficult things, not many people seem to understand. I especially struggle with this with my GP, can be frustrating at times

    Voluntary work is a job and a really special thing to do. I was mega proud of myself when I was volunteering, it's a big step to take.

    I'd love to do complex builds but some are insanely difficult lol and I get overwhelmed and can't do them. I try to stick to small sets, they're easier and more at my speed. Lego do a collectable minifigure series ... I think it's on like series 28 now. There's loads to collect.

    This year at the preschool I working at we're making a wreath with the kids. I love being creative like that, even better when the end result is something you can keep and display at home.
    I just checked out spruce craft, hadn't heard of it before but you're right that is so cool! It's given me some cool ideas for my own projects.

    I hope you enjoy the Christmas meal. Every year I get invited to Christmas meals with work and family and every year I don't go because my anxiety is through the roof this time of year. I'm hoping one day I'll be chill enough that I can go.

    Have a nice day. Slight smile

  • in reply to Phoebe

    Good morning,

    People are gradually understanding more. 

    I get annoyed when people asking me do you have a job? Tried to explain a million times I do voluntary work. I'm a private person as my town will gossip. Best thing not to repeat anything back. I don't like to talk about what happened in the past. 

    I enjoy making quick builds and got two books for ideas. I don't do complex builds. What are the mini figures?

    End of November my volunteer group is making a Christmas wreath or a center piece. The spruce craft website is really good. 

    Next month it's the annual volunteer Christmas meal and really cheap price. Two courses, refreshments and a little gift. Also bring your own drink. 

  • in reply to Vardaguyn

    Hi thank you. Slight smile I spoke to a community mod earlier and he/she said about the new forum. I think this forum is really neat, enjoying it so far.

    I'm sorry your diagnosis wasn't well received. I've had this with my family, it's not easy, I hope you're more understood now and have found things easier. It was a bit of a rocky time during and after my diagnosis but now I feel I know and understand myself a lot better than I did then. Things are still hard but I feel they've gotten easier now I better understand myself.

    Your volunteer work sounds fun. I used to volunteer at a school, I now work in a preschool. I found volunteering was good for my anxiety and it was a very rewarding thing to do.

    I love Lego! What type of Lego do you like? I collect the Lego minifigures and the Disney sets. I love Disney too!

  • Hello

    Welcome to the newer version forum.

    I was diagnosed in 2004 and unfortunately got largely ignored. It's something I don't like to talk about. 

    I do volunteer work for a charity about twice a month. We do different things like arts and crafts, games night and quiz night. 

    I like photography, reading graphic novels (I can't function very well in winter); colouring and puzzle books. Being creative with Lego.