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Recent content by pinkyponks

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    "Coming out" as Autistic

    definitely! you're so right - i find myself reflecting on how i react in certain situations differently now or supress my stimming less, and realising 'wow i didn't even realise i was masking in that way'!! yes, it's certainly very freeing and i find i'm feeling much less exhausted; i bet me...
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    Autism is a gift

    i want to say it is in some ways but not in others. i love what my autism gives me; i am passionate and enjoy the things i love at such an intense level. i have a strong sense of justice. i work hard and can solve problems others can’t. however is it a gift to feel broken in social situations...
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    "Coming out" as Autistic

    first of all, congrats on the diagnosis!! how exciting that you’ve now got that understanding to help you navigate through life with more insight into yourself :3 i got my diagnosis at the end of august and it’s been really challenging to know when to tell other people. in an ideal world...
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    Feeling like a baby/child inside

    all the time. especially following a meltdown; i feel like a helpless toddler and even though i know i can’t help it or stop them, i feel so embarrassed that i’m 27 and i lose control of my emotions at my age
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    Rocking

    i find, for me, it’s triggered by anxiety (either low level or acute high stress) - it made me laugh to see in the observations of my assessment that i was noted to be rocking a noticeable amount and i hadn’t even realised i was doing it !!!!
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    What is the percentage of people with autism that have cars/drivers license? because i've noticed that a lot of people with autism don't drive

    i got my license (automatic only - the clutch is too much for my brain to handle) at the start of august this year, at the age of 27 and on my fourth attempt at the test! when i was younger, i wasn’t fussed about driving at all and was actually really nervous about learning. however, because i...
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    hi everyone !!

    thank u!! i love video gaming, especially cosy gaming (animal crossing, the sims, stardew valley), colouring, sudokus, and writing!! what about you :3
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    hi everyone !!

    sonny angels! i’m yet to get one because they’re so expensive in the uk but one day i want a proper little collection of them!! :3
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    hi everyone !!

    hello !! my name is katie (she/they), i’m 27 and from the uk i got diagnosed with ASD just over a week ago and felt like it would be a good idea to join a community to help me muddle through this brand new chapter of self discovery and accommodating myself :3 excited to meet you all !!!
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