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Just an introduction

netsukeinro

Hello! I was diagnosed in October after a long stint with CAHMS and several therapists. I have bad emotional dysregulation, and am terribly sensitive to noise and touch, as well as simply the presence of others in my vicinity. Since my diagnosis, I've had a bit of a journey internalising that I am in fact autistic, and it feels like a bad movie every time I have a flashback to my childhood and go 'huh, that was totally the autism!'. In some ways I feel like I have been failed by those around me - in part because of the long time it took for the suggestion of autism to even crop up, and because I can now recognise the autistic traits in my family members. But mostly, I'm excited to talk to people who I can finally relate to.  What are people's favourite songs? What movies do you like? Any interesting special interests? Any fun experiences related to autism?

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  • Hey and welcome to the community! Slight smile

    I’m glad you have found a place where you can relate to others. Like you, I’ve had a history with mental health services, but since my diagnosis last year, I have been able to understand how my brain works and how I process things, whereas before I just felt like a flawed person who failed at everything. 

    So my favourite song is probably Cai.ro - addict . My favourite artist though is someone called Ren. 

    My special interest and hobby is Lego. A very expensive one at that! 

    I’d love to say I’ve had a fun experience related to autism, but I haven’t to be honest. Although a good experience is being part of this forum and connecting with others!

    I’d love to hear your favourite song/interests etc!

  • in reply to Andy

    Hi Andy, I used to love lego too! Since I was a kid me and my sister would always play and we've kept them since then. Even if I don't use them that much, I get why you like them! Building is somehow relaxing and there's a lot to create.

  • in reply to odd.avocaddo

    That sounds awesome and I’m sure you shared some lovely memories building with your sister. I loved Lego as a kid and played it constantly, but when I became an adult I stopped as I thought I shouldn’t be playing with Lego any more. So I spent about 10 years away from Lego… but over the past 5/6 years it’s become my passion again and I’m so glad I got back into it. It’s very therapeutic, even though it’s so annoying when I put the wrong piece in and not realise until a lot later on and then I have to rebuild it lol. 
    Definitely keep hold of your old sets as some can grow massively in value over time! If you ever find yourself building a set again anytime soon, please share a picture with me Slight smile

  • in reply to Andy

    I'm happy you got back at it. I'll sure let you know when I rebuild anything. Hope you've had a great 2025 entrance!

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