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Recent content by Elbereth

  1. Elbereth

    Confused about special interests

    I actually want to add—when I said I gave up on therapy, I don't mean to say I think talk therapy is inherently useless; I know many people find it very beneficial. I probably haven't found a therapist I "click" with properly, and combine that with insurance garbage and executive dysfunction and...
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    Confused about special interests

    Pursuing my special interests doesn't shut out the world, exactly, but they help me process. After I gave up on therapy I decided to sign up for piano lessons instead (I've played all my life but wanted help with technique and theory). It was a good call. An hour of practice is the most...
  3. Elbereth

    Introduction: Hi, call me Elbereth

    Thank you everyone for your kind and informative replies ❤️ I am actually a little overwhelmed by the response. I feel very welcome
  4. Elbereth

    Introduction: Hi, call me Elbereth

    Hello, I was introduced to this forum by a friend and fellow self-id/pre-dx autist. I have strongly suspected I am autistic for a few years. Last year I got the guts to talk to my therapist about it, who went through the DSM-V criteria with me and confirmed I meet them, at least well enough to...
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