Autism

Originally posted by [email protected]: https://piefed.social/post/966714

Good morning. Please remember to stay hydrated.

So, I'm heading camping tomarrow. I've done this before, but tenting is really... out in the open. Any recommendations for sensory management in the outdoors that people have? It's going to be hot, and I'm going to be around more people then normal, and my goal is to reduce the usual 1-2 meltdowns to maybe just 0-1. (I've been getting better, a few years ago we aveaged (3-4). It's a very verbal family. Someone will yell at someone by the end of the week, I'm just trying to make sure it's not me. Things I'm already bringing: Sound Canceling Headphones, Bone Conducting Headphones for my background soundtrack, and enough special interest to keep me occupied for the week. (I have a friend who wants a raspberry pi on his helmet, and I'm going to work out how to do the software will almost no cell coverage... sounds interesting to me.) Has anyone else done something like this before, and any recommendation. (Additional Context: Likely about 22 other family members will be there, it's not quite a reunion, but it sorta is.)

It's summer time!

Hi!

Had to run out the door this morning!

Was trying to post pictures. Will try again tomorrow.

I'm not great with details, but I remember reading that many of us in the neurodiverse community struggle with sleep or energy levels.

I would rather watch fireflies than fireworks.

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.

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.

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

Had to go to four stores but I found boots.

Are you autistic and also meditate?

It's new boots day! Getting new boots!

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.

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

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.

Today is my 13 year anniversary for my kidney transplant.

Did you meet your turtle quota for the day?

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 😭

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.

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

Hi Lemmy!

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?

All is quiet on the cat ranch.

We went to a Slavic festival today here in our small town. Plenty of music and dancing and a small parade. Tried Halusik for the first time. A very filling dish.

Cats are being extra today.

Kansas is not as flat as people think.

i cant wrap my head around it

It's going to be a very day like day today. I would describe it as a day in daylight hours, where people are doing daytime things. Yes it's definitely going to be one of those days.

Didn't sleep well last night. Ended up having weird dreams.

Just going to hide in the basement today.

Oh happy Saturday!

I drive a big four door truck for work. Most of my colleagues will just fill the back up with tools and stuff. I however keep mine clean and organized. This way I can use the backseat as an office vs trying to use a computer with a steering wheel in my way. Recently my boss let me tint the windows for security in case I keep anything back there. Now I have my very own mobile privacy box! I even got a sun shade for the windshield for complete privacy.

"Why can't you be normal!?" Ummm why can't you be weird?

Hold on, I know what you are thinking! "He's a telepath" Was I right?

It's Memorial Day in the U.S. Which means my morning TV routine is going to be off.

My cats like to go out into the garage and roll around on the dirty floor. Then come in and demand I clean them.

Yesterday was my three anniversary at work.

I feel kinda alone in it

I have monkey toes. I use my feet as hands if I'm barefoot. Drop a pen? Not bending over for that. Cat drops the ball at my feet. Well just going to hand it up to myself.

My 5yr old son has just been diagnosed. The diagnosis was binary (yes:no) rather than a scale which was the first lesson for me.