Experiences Similar to the Telepathy Tapes

[justincase]

Hello everyone,
first time poster here.

I want to share something I’ve been going through and hear your views on this topic.

For about seven years, I’ve experienced ongoing harassment. In the last four years, it has been constant—day and night. Before this, the same people focused on my then-girlfriend (now ex), and after we met, they began focusing on me as well.

Both of us have experienced unusual things, like hearing what felt like telepathic voices, meeting visitors in dreams, and other similar experiences. These are very much like the topics discussed on the Telepathy Tapes podcast. For those who don’t know it, the podcast talks about nonverbal autistic people who are believed to have extrasensory gifts, such as telepathy and dream-visiting.

For me, the conversations I’ve had with these people have ranged from “supernatural hoaxes” to everyday small talk. Over time, the tone shifted from strange themes into more ordinary conversation.

The voices I’ve heard have sometimes identified themselves as nonverbal autistic people, similar to those described in the podcast. They also seem to be very sensitive whenever the topic of autism comes up.

I’d like to ask the community:

- Has anyone else on the spectrum had similar experiences? If so, how did you understand them or cope with them?

- What can be done to make sure the wider world doesn’t turn against people unfairly, especially when fear of the unknown so often leads to misunderstanding and stigma?

I would really value any perspectives, experiences, or advice from this community.

Thank you for reading.

 

[Neonatal RRT]

Hello everyone,
first time poster here.

I want to share something I’ve been going through and hear your views on this topic.

For about seven years, I’ve experienced ongoing harassment. In the last four years, it has been constant—day and night. Before this, the same people focused on my then-girlfriend (now ex), and after we met, they began focusing on me as well.

I don't know why so many of us seem to be targets for toxic, abusive people, but it is what it is. This may seem insensitive, but you're way overdue for new people within your inner circle...even if it's family...especially if it is family. Cut that cord and get the Hell out of that situation. Run as fast as your little legs can carry you. No guilt. Peace out!

Both of us have experienced unusual things, like hearing what felt like telepathic voices, meeting visitors in dreams, and other similar experiences. These are very much like the topics discussed on the Telepathy Tapes podcast. For those who don’t know it, the podcast talks about nonverbal autistic people who are believed to have extrasensory gifts, such as telepathy and dream-visiting.

For me, the conversations I’ve had with these people have ranged from “supernatural hoaxes” to everyday small talk. Over time, the tone shifted from strange themes into more ordinary conversation.

The voices I’ve heard have sometimes identified themselves as nonverbal autistic people, similar to those described in the podcast. They also seem to be very sensitive whenever the topic of autism comes up.

There ARE those with extrasensory gifts. We recently had a thread about this, and certainly, I am one...and my mother...have acted upon premonitions, frequently experience de javu, random events flashed in our dreams the night before coming true the next day, predicting traffic patterns on the highway...all manner of things. The voices...I haven't experienced. However, prolonged emotional stress/distress may trigger schizophrenic episodes with visual and auditory experiences.

I’d like to ask the community:

- Has anyone else on the spectrum had similar experiences? If so, how did you understand them or cope with them?

Yes

- What can be done to make sure the wider world doesn’t turn against people unfairly, especially when fear of the unknown so often leads to misunderstanding and stigma?

That is a huge discussion. In my opinion, you cannot control "the wider world"...in fact, you can rarely control individual behaviors of others. You just have to navigate your environment to avoid these life "road hazards". I think everyone here understands anxiety associated with the unknown. When presented with it, we often pause to obtain very specific information in order to prepare...and if that isn't possible, we often retreat. However, problems arise when we miss valuable opportunities for personal and financial growth and progress when we retreat. Courage is being afraid but doing it anyways. I don't expect any of us to just "Do it!", throwing away logical reasoning when presented with anything new, but I would suggest tossing aside a lot of that emotional component. Emotions significantly cloud the brain and definitely work against us on many levels. In practice, in real life, the mental exercise...of course after you have had that initial wave of emotion...is to recognize that emotion, but then consciously switch into your logic centers and work it out that it may or not be OK to proceed and to what extent. You might just be proud and amazed at yourself for doing something you never thought you could.

It's like a small child in the doctor's office anticipating the shot in the arm...some kids cry and get themselves into hysterics before anything happened. Then the nurse distracts the kid, he/she gets the injection, and the kid didn't even feel it. Over and done with. How many times have we gotten ourselves all worked up over something and then after it happened, we were like..."That's it? Seriously?"...and we roll our eyes at ourselves and sigh.

Example: I may shy away from work-related social events, but I will make an effort to make an appearance for a short time, make my social rounds, and then leave. Small doses are OK. You can say that you were there, and people will appreciate that.

Example: You might get invited to an amusement park with a group of people...but you don't like all the people, noise, and roller coasters. Again, think small doses. Noise cancelling ear protection, sticking close to your group, finding time to sit out in the park and picnic areas, maybe try a small roller coaster instead of the highest, fastest ones. It's about controlling moderation. You don't control the group, you control yourself...and be polite about it. People will appreciate you being there...provided you aren't trying to control and being a pain in the behind.

I would really value any perspectives, experiences, or advice from this community.

Thank you for reading.

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