Published on 12, July, 2020
It took me a few years to realise the clutter was causing me so much anxiety and stress so acknowledging it is a start. Like you I used to enjoy collecting things and took great pride in my possessions , but it stressed the hell out of me and I cannot…
Do I find myself easily latching onto a "safe" perosn. The answer is no. Sadly, I am deeply mistrusting about the motivations of others.
When I last taught Culinary Arts, I was at the same high school for 8 years. A woman who would later become…
Hi all,
I’ve been a bit hesitant to post this as we seem to live in a society where saying you’re not keen on dogs is viewed on the same level as saying you enjoy burning children’s Christmas presents, but here goes.
I’ve always been…
I don't know what to do I've tried retail and can't cope with it I had to leave my last job because it was causing panic attacks and I wasn't treated well.
I've got a head full of ideas for my own business but nothing solid and the job…
I have struggled to fit in anywhere since I left school and I'm now 27. I have spent 90% of my time on my own when I have not been working and even at work I spent at least 75% of my breaks alone as it was enjoyable that way if I didn't make any friends…
Autistic people tend to have few friends so from what you say, she sounds incredibly lonely - so much so that she can't hold it in when she sees a new face. The fact she wants to talk to/at/over you means she's probably trying really hard to be your…
Hi,
Because my daughter has sensory sensitivities, particularly with loud, sudden noises, she had been very scared of smoke alarms going off since before she was 2. Despite doing work around it with a psychologist and having a social story written about…
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Professionals do not appear to believe me, but the reason I took this action was because of a very intense burning feeling inside my head I felt the entire time I was on Risperidone (a prescription…
I am 21 years old. I have dyspraxia, meres Irlen syndrome and an auditory processing delay. I have a very close friend who is effectively my 'main carer' at the moment, I am very reliant on her help and support at the moment especially out of the home…
You're welcome - it's always nice to hear that a post has been found useful. It's getting a bit late in my life for a big turn around, and I've always known that having kids wasn't for me - the least I can do is pass on a bit of "autistic culture" to…