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scleod

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  • scleod
    Trying to stay on the positive mental train. Every Fibre of myself wants to move, create, think, expand. So I am finding my ways.If anyone wants to constructively critisize please do 🐘 The Awkward Elephant Craft Studio🐘
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    I had a quick look at your site and it looks very professional, but women's fashion accessories are outside my realms of experience. I hope it does well for you.
    scleod
    Been bisy a bee working on my Etsy page The Awkward Elephant Craft Studio. Looking for some insight and constructive feedback so if you're bored, maybe have a shop of your own and want to check it out https://theawkwardelephant.etsy.com Been trying to busy my brain away from the pain from my TBI and keep the focus on positive things like sewing 😊

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    scleod
    It is hard to hear the words "I dont have much left to give", when I am completely helpless, are not being given much already and need support. All I do is give on a daily basis, when I have nothing to give. This is so confusing to me, it is a choice neurodivergents make everyday.
    scleod
    After days of unawaken sleep. Spending some time out on my back deck with my puppers, it is the little things 🥰
    scleod
    Been missing my dad in abundance these days. He was my best friend and an ear, always to talk to. When I was really little I would hold his thumb for comfort. Now I have his thumb print engraved on a guitar pick necklace that I hold for comfort.🥰

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    scleod
    I've lost my filter. Generally, I filter my words into a neurotypical form. But I dont have the energy to right now. I am as blunt as can be, saying exactly what I think and feel. For once in my life I am being selfish. I have never been selfish. No filter and selfish because I dont have the strength or energy with everything going on, is this so wrong?
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    I never had much of a filter to start with and I'm known for brutal honesty. I feel no guilt over this, if people don't like my answers then perhaps they shouldn't ask questions in the first place. :)
    scleod
    scleod
    @Outdated haha what if they didn't ask a question or prompt the comment but deserved it lol😆
    scleod
    Been censoring myself. I don't have anyone true to turn to in my physical reality. When I turn to people I censor myself, make others look better, don't want to cause waves, make people be judged or look bad or it to turn into something more than it is. Honestly when you have been treated a certain way for most of your life your brain just automatically falls in line. Just the same as before.
    scleod
    Had my first social outing last night in 4 months or so. Felt so nice to be out for a little bit. Extremely overwhelming. Really hard to function by the end of it and could barely walk. Spent the whole night up sick unable to sleep. But it was totally worth it to seea couple friendly faces 🥰
    scleod
    Not sure how to feel today. Making friends is hard, true friends. I am very unwell have a major brain injury and I am feeling very isolated.
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    Rocco
    Rocco
    Disclaimer. I’m just assuming that you are a woman. I’m not saying don’t communicate with me, lol. I’m just attempting to be helpful and supportive. Also, sorry for multiple replies, I was limited with the number of characters per reply.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    @scleod
    Maybe a new thread on this topic would be helpful.

    I’m no expert, but you are welcome to PM me if you wanted someone to listen to you.

    (Thanks for the respect toward forum gals, @Rocco.)
    scleod
    scleod
    Thank you I appreciate the good advice. I am sorry I went ghost for days I was in the hospital. Thank you all ❤️
    scleod
    Funny thing, actually got into college. Thought I would have to upgrade all my courses. I do not. Really wished I would have finished my last week of chem 30 in highschool. But quitting drugs after 10 years was more important and a hard thing to overcome and stay focused.
    Chem will be an easy course to take.
    Kinda weird... thought it would be harder to get it than it was. Im very excited to brighten my future.
    scleod
    Took the horrendous past 6ish (or more ) months, well really since my birthday and have turned every dead end into a new beginning. I've learned so much. Applied to college, finally. It has been over due. Working on finishing my book and starting a new. Enjoying my family with the time off I have, even if it is because of a dislocated jaw. Very thankful for my health. ❤️ also thankful that I love mushy smoothies 🤣
    scleod
    scleod
    There are so many other beautiful things that have come out of what has felt like a cloudy year of darkness. Here are a few My puppy Daisie, who is a ray of sunshine. My diagnosis, which has gave me understanding. A deeper friendship with my momma since my Dad passed. A new home. The ability to train my dog Buddy to be a service dog... and so many more
    scleod
    Watching The Royal Tenenbaums, an ultimate cinematic genius. This off-beat movie makes my very core happy. I could watch this movie on repeat for days. One of the singular times Ive had an inkling of emotion whilst watching a movie.
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    scleod
    scleod
    I am a major Wes Anderson fan. The way he pieces his movies together, so satisfying. Ooo, that sounds fantastic. I shall have to find that and indulge.

    There are limited movies that have the same feel as Wes Anderson. Some only have a scene that parallels.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Here you go!

    Anderson borrowed from this film to make the fox one. I'm fond of medieval literature and the earliest years of the movies so this was one I like too.
    scleod
    scleod
    Thank you so much. I am beyond excited to watch this!
    scleod
    All of the chaos going on in my life, there is one thing I have realized. I will not let anyone clip my wings. Anyone who wants to, it is their loss NOT mine. I will stay true to my uniquely weird self.
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    Misery
    Misery
    Certainly something I can agree with.
    jsilver256
    jsilver256
    Yes. I've been where you are @scleod (with getting pushed out of a job by peers) and it is hard. Very very hard. But you WILL get over it with time. Co-workers in similar situations tell me it takes about an year and that's been true for me too.
    scleod
    scleod
    Never experienced this before. Even though I am an outcast, unique or weird. I have always been extremely well liked, even "popular". Probably because I dont really want to interact with most people.( I have a specific taste in friends, And it is very very limited) But discovering my ASD was my detriment, that I wouldn't take back.
    scleod
    Had a concussion assesment and exhibiting 90 to 95 percent symptoms from a car accident in november. It is quite interesting how our bodies just plug through with out an indication that we are struggling. Was fired for well, being Autistic. I thought that having aspergers would be looked upon as an asset. Wow was I sure wrong.
    scleod
    Thought I was losing my mind, needed help and my ASD was out of control. A day in the hospital and found out I had a dislocated jaw and was just going crazy from the pain. Pain killers, neck brace restt muscle relaxer for my locked jaw; its good to be feeling a little more me.
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    Tired
    Get better soon!
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    That had to be painful.
    scleod
    scleod
    I didnt notice the pain to much till I started taking medicine and realized. Okay wow I have been in allot of pain. My pain receptors are awful.
    scleod
    Have a frozen jaw today from TMD who would have thought 3 month after a car accident your jaw would dislocate out of place. What an utter inconvenience and nuisance.
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    scleod
    scleod
    That is allot to unpack as a child. Man. Do you still get that or have you haf it corrected? I hope you dont mind me asking questions. I am on bed rest and its killing me. I am normally a busy body. So I need to keeo my mind active somehow.
    tree
    tree
    I have been thinking about making a thread on this topic.
    And I just did.
    It's over in the Help & Support area.
    scleod
    scleod
    Oh thank you. I will have to give it a read. You have been a great help. I very much appreciate it. One of the first friendly people on here when I decided to engage after my diagnosis.
    scleod
    Slept with a heat molded mouth guard for the first time last night. Best thing for tmj and teeth grinding ever! Finally slept
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    tree
    tree
    Yes, either one is, but closed is easier to deal with,
    in my experience with it.
    scleod
    scleod
    Weirdly enough, I found it worse then the locked open. Have you had yours locked open or shut?
    tree
    tree
    Yes.
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