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  1. madisen622

    do you think autism is genetic?

    as you can tell by the title im curious as to if you think autism is genetic or if it’s environmental? i’ve had this conversation with my mom and dad before, i was curious as to what yall thought. i think personally it’s a factor of both nature and nuture. autism can be genetic as i believe my...
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    people who say they don't want help

    why is it most men i’ve known don’t want help with their problems? they just give up when one thing goes wrong? my boyfriend is NEVER hungry. for context, he has REALLY bad anxiety. i’ve been hungry for hours. i asked him if he’s ever seen a therapist about it and he said no. we got into the...
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    am i burnout, lazy, or depressed?

    i’ve lost all motivation to do anything, my hobbies i used to enjoy no longer bring me joy. i’ve mostly been rotting on my couch the past few days. i’ll go on social media or here but get bored/overwhelmed with it all and exit. ive noticed i dont get hungry anymore either, ill eat breakfast when...
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    my family isn’t supportive

    so, a little bit of context here. i recently got offered a job that i took, it’s for a barista at a children’s hospital. it’s 36 minutes away with traffic. i felt deep down i really wanted this job, i felt as if i was making a difference. my family wants me to reevaluate my decision, they...
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    im back! + feeling like i can “control” my autism?

    wow, i’ve been gone for two years. it’s crazy rereading my forums, a lot has changed. i was just curious, does anyone feel like they can “control” their autism? i can’t tell if ive just gotten good at masking or not, but certain things that bother me don’t as much anymore? does anyone have...
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    clothing advice

    does anyone know where to shop for cute matching pj sets? :sob: (im us based!)
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    i finally got answers and now i need more

    i got diagnosed with autism in september of last year 2022, i felt like i finally got clarity but now im running into more questions. i was seeing a therapist after everything had happened. we were talking and she mentioned the need of my shoelaces to be the same tightness is a sign of OCD. i...
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    im turning into my dad?

    ive always had this intense fear of turning into my dad, he's an awful person to everyone around him. unfortunately the more i grow up i face this realization that i am turning into him and i have his habits. what bothers me the most is its not intentional, i never see our similarities. we both...
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    my work clothes

    we have pajama day at my work today, im super excited. notice my tie dye carebear shirt too and my fuzzy slippers, i can't wait! works been so boring lately. :sweatsmile:
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    accommodations?

    my psychiatrist appointment is exactly a week away, as i grow quite antsy im starting to think about the concepts of accommodations. i think the biggest help they would be is in my workplace. i don't know what kind of accommodations im able to get, but i was wondering if yall had any in your...
  11. madisen622

    hear me out..same restaurants

    i understand the concept of same foods, frankly when i remembered we were out of oatmeal to go with my eggs (the same breakfast ive eaten for a year) i told my mom i refused to eat breakfast the next morning, but what about same restaurants? once i go to a restaurant and find ONE item i like on...
  12. madisen622

    my new feelings poster!

    i got my new posters in from amazon! i figured these would help me with my emotions instead of explaining "i feel goopy" or "my brain feels like bubbles" haha. if anyone wants the links here they are! 2 Pieces Feelings Wheel Poster Emotions Chart with Quote Mental Health School Chart Counselor...
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    why didn't anyone notice sooner?

    with my psychiatrist appointment so close (approximately about two weeks) away one question keeps floating into my mind, "surely someone must've noticed, why has it taken me twenty years to get a diagnosis?" watching and reading articles and videos about autism and it's early stages in childhood...
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    new special interest?

    i recently found out psychology might be a new special interest of mine. i've found it so fascinating for the longest time, im currently taking a general psychology class at my college and im already two weeks ahead. the textbook: the science of psychology, an appreciative view by laura king is...
  15. madisen622

    difficulties empathizing with my boyfriend

    my boyfriend and i have been dating for a year and a half now, the first few months were amazing. i feel like we're at the stage where we run into problems with each other more often than not, my boyfriend constantly says i never empathize with him when he has problems. providing solutions...
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    la la land (2016)

    i was just curious if anyone has seen the movie listed in the title La La Land, every song on the soundtrack makes me stim. i've read movies can be considered special interests and i definitely can agree La La Land is mine if so. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_La_Land
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    lilo and stitch (2002)

    when i was growing up i remember watching lilo and stitch, i LOVED it. i've always been able to relate to lilo, i recently revisited it and came to the decision to headcannon lilo as autistic. does anyone else feel the same way or am i looking too much into this classic?
  18. madisen622

    hi im new!

    hello, as you can tell by the title i recently joined this website. im currently waiting for my diagnosis, its been in the makings for almost two years so im super stoked to have clarity. i started noticing i was different from others very prominently when i was in my senior year of high school...
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