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  1. Lucyd

    stim toys and jewlery

    i use my body too. mostly the typical ones like hand flapping and shaking, rocking and hip shaking. i use music and drawing too. my stuffed squid and space bunny serve the same purpose for comfort. im sorry you lost your stuffed monster.
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    a phrase that annoys me...(dont like talking as it is)

    yes. i use visual sources as it helps me communicate through other voices.
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    a phrase that annoys me...(dont like talking as it is)

    I have a hard time putting sentences together. especially when someone is arguing with me or speaking over me. when someone is arguing with me about autism or speaking over me about it or trying to correct me about it (someone who isnt autistic) i get frustrated and then i lose my train of...
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    stim toys and jewlery

    i have a few stim toys and i admit i collect em. so far i have an infinity cube, a worry stone, slime, play doe, 2 sequin changing stuffed animals (t rex and seal pup), one of those multi stim cubes and two poppers (t rex and an octopus) my favorite one is my spin ring cause my life mate got it...
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    guilt for stimming

    im working on not not stimming publicly. ive been shamed for doing it, i used to do things like rocking and walking on my tippy toes, but people actively stopped me from doing what they deemed abnormal and now im a burned out frazzled mess. its my mission this year (call it a new years...
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    Sensitivity to pictures and light?

    fast flashing lights set me off real quick. its like getting stabbed by tiny needles several times and its unbearable. the strobe lights that stores use to advertise is rough and flashy kids toys and games are a no. I literally have to turn off all my lights except one to cope unless they're low...
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    Music?

    I feel things too, but sometimes i see images too. I dont really know what that is though and i sound nuts when i try to explain it.
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    What annoys you the most about people in general?

    1) small talk or questions. 2) "everyones a little autistic." 3) people who say you cant self diagnose. Provided you do extensive research, yes, you can.
  9. Lucyd

    Optical Illusion reveals if your Brain is Male or Female

    I cant see either way. More like a shadow puppet to me really.
  10. Lucyd

    greet passerbys - yes, no, sometimes?

    I agree adamantly! plus, why would i accommodate them if no one has ever accommodated me? :p
  11. Lucyd

    Would Like Advice regarding Eye Contact

    i just cheat. i look at the persons forehead or mouth. sometimes it helps.
  12. Lucyd

    just kind of wandering.

    just kind of wandering.
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    greet passerbys - yes, no, sometimes?

    I struggle with this one A LOT. i have anxiety to begin with when i go out (too bright, so much noises), so i put on my headphones(i don't have noise canceling yet) because i assume this would be a simple signifier that i dont have it in me to talk to people. apparently its not. I hate talking...
  14. Lucyd

    Hi, an intro

    Thank you! my name is pronounced like lucid, just in case people get confused.
  15. Lucyd

    Hi, an intro

    hey, my name is lucyd (star/stars), im 33 and was diagnosed autistic at age 30. i wanted to join because i thought it would be nice to communicate with people similar to me. I have a really hard time socializing in person so doing it online is better for me. thank you!
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