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Recent content by Dom529

  1. Dom529

    how do you feel about winter/colder months?

    Hi @Kayla55 thanks for the long thorough response. Could you maybe give a bit more context to these last 2 questions (I am bit lost - working through a Autistic burnout so I am sometimes still missing the obvious).
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    how do you feel about winter/colder months?

    Does anyone else (with ASD or something else) find it harder/more tedious (in terms of processing the changes (darker mornings, temperature drop, more layering of clothing + bedding, etc)) during the lead up (Autumn) to full blown Winter? I am realising that I do (for the South African Autumn +...
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    Thoughts on sensory sensitive earplugs?

    Very fair consideration - the earplugs (I was mentioned) do have a version that allows you still hear conversations (while tuning out what you don't want to hear). Each to their own but thank you for the interesting input (as always)!
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    Thoughts on sensory sensitive earplugs?

    Hey everyone, Not sure if there is another/previous thread on this - what does everyone think? This would be to be sensory friendly (my work (I am leaving) has had various types of building/construction going (for the last few months)) & that + the work just leaves me completely drained on the...
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    How do you deal with a haircut?

    As a 29 year old (ASD adult), I have not liked haircuts for the longest time - makes me feel uncomfortable & quite alert (don't feel calm).
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    More "autistic" when tired?

    I think I relate to this (working through a Autistic burnout so not fully sure) - day to day things require more energy + focus (not sure if this is spoons) & I tend to go more quiet (refresh at home and in my space). I generally start the morning with lower energy & do fine during the night...
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    What are your stims/what do you do as stimming?

    Thinking a bit more - I think another two that I have are: pulling up socks (not ankle socks obviously) + pulling down/tucking in pants legs afterwards & adjusting the bracelet/bangle on my right arm.
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    What are your stims/what do you do as stimming?

    A lot more different types of stimming than I would have thought of.
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    What are your stims/what do you do as stimming?

    I do definitely talk to myself more when stressed/anxious/burning out - I do some of the others too. Thought it was just fidgeting however.
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    Thoughts on a (recently previous) relationship between a late diagnosis Autistic guy & a late diagnosis ADHD girl

    Fair enough :P Thanks for the advice & will do so (when I have figured out + unpacked a bunch of stuff).
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    I'm feeling conflicted and unhappy with my family situation. May I have some validation and/or advice? (trigger warning, also, I think)

    Sorry to hear it was so much & that your immediate family are spreading dissidence. Good job for finding a better job + putting yourself first. I am currently trying to do the same - my job as a Accounting Generalist (at a ERP software company is not for me (too chaotic of a work style) & I...
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    What are your stims/what do you do as stimming?

    Hmm, that for the interesting insights (as always) - does mumbling/talking to yourself count?
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    Thoughts on a (recently previous) relationship between a late diagnosis Autistic guy & a late diagnosis ADHD girl

    Oh, okay - I get that & hope it goes well. If I can ask (understand if you are not comfortable answering) - how old are you? I am only 29 (turning 30 in December) & my relationship was from when I was 20 until 28.
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    What are your stims/what do you do as stimming?

    I think mine is playing with my hair (keep it short so I don't pull any out) - not really sure on how to identify what else could be one.
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    I'm feeling conflicted and unhappy with my family situation. May I have some validation and/or advice? (trigger warning, also, I think)

    I get that but good that you know where you stand with them + where they stand with you. I hear you on the energy consumption - ASD/AS does already command a lot of energy with masking/camouflaging.
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