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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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  • Hiya, I'm also new to all this. Like you, I think of odd things I did as a kid and now I understand. Like lots of others. If you met me and chatted to me, it would never cross your mind I was a bit different. I can't change what I am. I knew this to be true, even as a child. But sometimes I feel like I am in a straight jacket. 

    Music has been a big part of my life. I have my 100 ' tracks of my years', one song per artist only. Each song has to be one you love but also that has some kind of emotional significance. I put them all on a spreadsheet along with why I like them, so my family might one day get a beat on what I'm actually like.  Ruby tuesday by the stones reminds me of safe times with my nan, and unfinished sympathy by massive attack reminds me of my ex-flatmate.

    As for movies, I am going to sound like  cliche, but star trek II. for someone who has muted emotions, Mr stocks death and funeral bring a tear to my eye every time.

  • in reply to Violetfred

    Mr spock I mean. I have no idea who Mr stock is. He he

  • in reply to Violetfred

    Isn't he the guy who invented gravy? Grin

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