Autism

I would rather watch fireflies than fireworks.

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So a little background, I have dated a boy for a long time and then we took a break because of mistakes I made and I'm just going to be honest me not being a great boyfriend.

I have wanted to get back together with him so bad I have thought about it and what I want to say to hi and mapped out conversations in my head with him thought about how I will say sorry and make it right.

Everyone literally everyone says just move on just move on but no I want to make it right and make it work.

Could this be an Autistic fixation.

At the age of 34, being extremely socially reclusive, and being autistic myself, I don't really think I have any chance of getting a relationship. I also have issues with staying attached to neurotypical/non-autistic people, people that drink alcohol regularly (I was raised by an alcoholic grandmother, you probably can put the two together), also I'm disabled in other ways too, etc.

A lot of people often like to say "ace/aro/demi people just too disappointed/have too high standards". Here I am being so disappointed and probably having way too high standards, yet I still vow for a romantic relationship, and thus often feel lonely from it.

Super excited! My autistic niece is having a Minecraft birthday party. My 3D printer is going full plast printing Minecraft stuff!

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And I am clearly autistic.

This one too, even moreso

Had to go to four stores but I found boots.

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Are you autistic and also meditate?

What Is your meditation technique?

What effect does the meditation have on you?

What effect does the meditation have on your autism?

Feel free to answer this question as well. I think it is relevant for all who have masked for a lifetime. Don't rush the question though. Take your time.

I have exiled my silly sense of humor, because it was odd and out there, and I didn't think it conformed with neurotypical society. I would like to invite that back.

I have exiled singing songs that didn't make sense, correcting people's spelling mistakes for fun, and my tears when I was touched because those aren't appropriate for a boy much less a man.

It's new boots day! Getting new boots!

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Actually today is my kidney anniversary. My wife corrected me yesterday.

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I am a large (2XL) male that would like to dress better. But every time I find classy clothes that make me look more professional it's just a sensory nightmare. Rough fabrics, too tight in places, hard for the skin to breathe in, etc.

I need something other than baggy black t-shirts and soft jeans.

Have you men found classy clothes that make you look professional but is still comfortable to wear?

Today is my 13 year anniversary for my kidney transplant.

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I was doing some building work in my house yesterday and I slowly lost my temper over about 40 minutes but FOR SOME REASON I didn't stop just stop working for the day. Now I have to remove and replace an entire section of my wall because of the damage I caused. It had all just been painted too 😭

I've had a lot of meltdowns and burnouts recently, but I haven't lost my temper like this in years. For me, that's the real symptom of how badly I need a break. I'm not too upset with myself because I know that I would never normally act like this, but I'm still very ashamed. I needed to get this off my chest but I don't want to talk about it to anyone I know.

The moral of the story is that sometimes cheap supplies are shit, and plasterboard walls also suck. I've lived in a stone house most of my life, so it was really surprising to see how easily I could break a wall

Did you meet your turtle quota for the day?

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Stepped outside this morning to feed the birds and outdoor cats. Started coughing uncontrollably and came right back in after dropping off the food. I think the Canadian wildfire smoke has reached us.

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Not sure what I'm doing today, but I'm doing it.

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/38181567

Hi Lemmy!

Loop Earplugs are too expensive. Does anyone have cheaper recommendations?

Is there such a thing? I am not even 100% sure what I am talking about. I noticed with more unmasking I do more of this "deep think" thing. Thinking about some event, occasion, conversation either artificial, not artificial, happened or will happen in future so deep and in details that I could forget about surroundings or start to talk aloud before I notice that I am doing that. Is it part of stimming? Just found on another website that some people have similar experience and they would consider it as stimming. Do you know about some scientifical researches about particularly this type of stimming and what is your experience? Note that I (probably) mean type of stimming that does not require any physical, verbal, visional interactions with environment, but this stimming where only your thoughts are involved. What is your experience?