#autistic — Public Fediverse posts

I find it very difficult to have more than a few close friends. I feel that I can't keep up with them or pay attention to the things that happen in their lives, and that feels neglectful.

#Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent

I find it very difficult to have more than a few close friends. I feel that I can't keep up with them or pay attention to the things that happen in their lives, and that feels neglectful.

#Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent

I just realized that #Claude is becoming #autistic :
- Routinely criticized as being overly-verbose
- Recent versions are becoming known as "argumentative" -- insisting on a certain way of doing things.
- Can't pick up on social cues
- Poor interoception
- Engages in stims ("Dilly-dallying...", "Percolating...", etc.)
- Limited capacity for engagement per 5 hour window

Go figure, we trained it on all the pedantic PR comments the world has ever made.

(#actuallyautistic btw)

When you're asking someone to fundamentally change how they've seen you for years, and it matters to you to preserve a positive relationship with them: at the beginning, they need a little bit of information and then time to process it. Then a little bit more. Then time to process that. 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #unmasking

When you're asking someone to fundamentally change how they've seen you for years, and it matters to you to preserve a positive relationship with them: at the beginning, they need a little bit of information and then time to process it. Then a little bit more. Then time to process that. 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #unmasking

Cuando al oso le toca trabajar a 40ºC = Oso asado 🐻💦

(When the big farm bear has to work in 40 ºC heat = Roasted bear) 🐻💦

#farm #farming #rural_life #rural #agroecology #naturism #farmbear #aspie #autistic

When you think you're sure how a particular conversation is going to go, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. 1/4

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity #healthycommunication

When you think you're sure how a particular conversation is going to go, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. 1/4

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity #healthycommunication

I analyze every mistake I make a thousand times but it never stops me from making another mistake.

#Autism #Autistic

Hope you're well today. TL;DR is I'm trying to raise $30.

Cashapp: $mrecon54
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ottercynical

I'm a painfully neurodivergent and chronically unemployed pan nb, a father to twins, and trying to get on my feet. Today I'm trying to gather up about $30 for some supplements that help with my major depression disorder and anxiety.

I'm on hard times and haven't been able to secure a job in many months, and have gotten by on the charity of family and the kindness of others, but have little for myself. I post here because I appreciate the Mastodon community.

I'll forever remember and be thankful if you are willing to lend me your support. I also take gameplay requests (at no cost). Every penny goes directly toward surviving. My handles are below. Pic is my dog, Biscuit. Thank you for hearing me out.

Cashapp: $mrecon54
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ottercynical
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ottercynical
Straw Page: https://theottercynical.straw.page/

@[email protected] @MutualAidBot @mutualaidboost @[email protected] @[email protected] @actuallyautistic @actualyautistic @actuallyautistics @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] #AuDHD #ADHD #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #CPTSD #PTSD #Disability #Disabled #DisabledArtist #ChronicUnemployment #MutualAidRequest #MutualAid #Poverty #fundraising #begpost

Hope you're well today. TL;DR is I'm trying to raise $30.

Cashapp: $mrecon54
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ottercynical

I'm a painfully neurodivergent and chronically unemployed pan nb, a father to twins, and trying to get on my feet. Today I'm trying to gather up about $30 for some supplements that help with my major depression disorder and anxiety.

I'm on hard times and haven't been able to secure a job in many months, and have gotten by on the charity of family and the kindness of others, but have little for myself. I post here because I appreciate the Mastodon community.

I'll forever remember and be thankful if you are willing to lend me your support. I also take gameplay requests (at no cost). Every penny goes directly toward surviving. My handles are below. Pic is my dog, Biscuit. Thank you for hearing me out.

Cashapp: $mrecon54
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ottercynical
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ottercynical
Straw Page: https://theottercynical.straw.page/

@[email protected] @MutualAidBot @mutualaidboost @[email protected] @[email protected] @actuallyautistic @actualyautistic @actuallyautistics @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] #AuDHD #ADHD #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #CPTSD #PTSD #Disability #Disabled #DisabledArtist #ChronicUnemployment #MutualAidRequest #MutualAid #Poverty #fundraising #begpost

Hoy le tocó al oso ayudar a arreglar un tractor de un señor que estaba trabajando en las tierras de al lado y que le perdía líquido. 🐻🔧🚜 (sin saber ni mú de mecánica) 😅

(Today, the big farm bear was asked to help to fix a tractor of a man who was working in the neighboring fields and that got stopped because had a fluid leak) 🐻🔧🚜 (without knowing anything about mechanics) 😅

#farm #farming #rural_life #rural #agroecology #naturism #farmbear #aspie #autistic

It’s hard to be creative when you’re afraid, because creativity is, at its essence, a vulnerable act. You’re putting something into the world that doesn’t yet exist, and that is vulnerable.

You’re risking putting a lot of work, time, thought, effort and a lot of yourself into something that could be criticized, ridiculed or even defamed. 1/2

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Anxiety #Neurodiversity

It’s hard to be creative when you’re afraid, because creativity is, at its essence, a vulnerable act. You’re putting something into the world that doesn’t yet exist, and that is vulnerable.

You’re risking putting a lot of work, time, thought, effort and a lot of yourself into something that could be criticized, ridiculed or even defamed. 1/2

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Anxiety #Neurodiversity

Our event 'Fitting In and Standing Out: Experiences of #Autistic Librarians in Ireland' is included in the the latest bibliography on #disability #Libraries and #HE.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:piz522csb76cyuohrd6ltksw/post/3mrwmbkwcj22y

Our event 'Fitting In and Standing Out: Experiences of #Autistic Librarians in Ireland' is included in the the latest bibliography on #disability #Libraries and #HE.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:piz522csb76cyuohrd6ltksw/post/3mrwmbkwcj22y

There's so much pressure to be "normal," to be like other people, to fit in.

But I think what people really want is for others to be understandable and relatable. Which aren't necessarily the same thing.

You can be "different" and still be understandable and relatable.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #ND #Neurodiverse

There's so much pressure to be "normal," to be like other people, to fit in.

But I think what people really want is for others to be understandable and relatable. Which aren't necessarily the same thing.

You can be "different" and still be understandable and relatable.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #ND #Neurodiverse

I often don't know what I feel, and when I do know what I feel I don't know how to communicate it.

#Autism
#Autistic
#Neurodivergent

I often don't know what I feel, and when I do know what I feel I don't know how to communicate it.

#Autism
#Autistic
#Neurodivergent

I'm always confused but if I do the same things in the same ways at the same times every day I feel slightly less confused.

#Autism #Autistic #NeuroDivergent

RE: https://mastodon.social/@blogdiva/116590756282794370

IN OTHER #VACCINES NEWS

almost forgot to update y’all on my #shingles vaccinations: my pharmacist did call me to remind me of the second one. got it yesterday and today am a bit of an achy mess. not a surprise, since am #autistic with neurosensitivities and suffer from #fibromyalgia.

enisgüeis, if you got it right after me, your second shot is coming up soon.

am finally up to date with all my vaccines. are you?

RE: https://mastodon.social/@blogdiva/116590756282794370

IN OTHER #VACCINES NEWS

almost forgot to update y’all on my #shingles vaccinations: my pharmacist did call me to remind me of the second one. got it yesterday and today am a bit of an achy mess. not a surprise, since am #autistic with neurosensitivities and suffer from #fibromyalgia.

enisgüeis, if you got it right after me, your second shot is coming up soon.

am finally up to date with all my vaccines. are you?

Mental health isn't black and white.

When we think about mental health as black and white—either you're fine or you're crazy—we stigmatize getting help and make it harder for people to access. 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #ND

Mental health isn't black and white.

When we think about mental health as black and white—either you're fine or you're crazy—we stigmatize getting help and make it harder for people to access. 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #ND

i long ago stopped masking for the comfort of neurotypicals

i don't even attempt eye contact at all anymore. i don't give a fuck. people aren't owed it

#autistic

You won't be able to predict exactly what someone will say when you disclose your autism. And that's okay. It's not a personal failing.

It's an acknowledgment that you are two separate, whole people. How you react isn't going to be the same as how they react. What makes sense to you isn't going to be how they think.
But you'll still get through it.

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #AuDHD #unmasking

You won't be able to predict exactly what someone will say when you disclose your autism. And that's okay. It's not a personal failing.

It's an acknowledgment that you are two separate, whole people. How you react isn't going to be the same as how they react. What makes sense to you isn't going to be how they think.
But you'll still get through it.

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodiversity #AuDHD #unmasking

'Assessing the Experiences of #Autistic Academic Librarians in Positions of Leadership : A Case Study' ⬇️
journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ij...

#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Management
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Academic
#HE

Assessing the Experiences o...

'Assessing the Experiences of #Autistic Academic Librarians in Positions of Leadership : A Case Study' ⬇️
journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ij...

#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Management
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Academic
#HE

Assessing the Experiences o...

A common thing when you start exploring sensory stuff is that you find all this stuff that you’ve been shutting out, you’ve been working to dissociate from, to ignore, to numb, or to cancel out in various ways.

And it just feels like everything is just more annoying rather than helping. 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AuDHD #Sensory #Interoception

A common thing when you start exploring sensory stuff is that you find all this stuff that you’ve been shutting out, you’ve been working to dissociate from, to ignore, to numb, or to cancel out in various ways.

And it just feels like everything is just more annoying rather than helping. 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AuDHD #Sensory #Interoception

Can anybody who is autistic, not autistic and adhd, tell me if they take any legal medication? Is there anything that can help with extreme social anxiety? Something that can help lead a life where they can go out just to do daily things like shopping?

#autistic
#autism

I often wish I had a tattoo on my forehead that says "I DON'T UNDERSTAND" so I could just point to it instead of constantly having to explain that I don't understand something that happened.

#Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent

I often wish I had a tattoo on my forehead that says "I DON'T UNDERSTAND" so I could just point to it instead of constantly having to explain that I don't understand something that happened.

#Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent

♾️ 10 reasons why I like being autistic ♾️

Thanks to @astridpoot, my thread has now become a beautiful and fully-illustrated zine! Share if you like what you see❤️

https://wise.astridpoot.nl/30-10-reasons-why-i-like-being-autistic/

🥰 🥳 😎 🙏

#Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic

♾️ 10 reasons why I like being autistic ♾️

Thanks to @astridpoot, my thread has now become a beautiful and fully-illustrated zine! Share if you like what you see❤️

https://wise.astridpoot.nl/30-10-reasons-why-i-like-being-autistic/

🥰 🥳 😎 🙏

#Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic

My anxiety about going into spaces that were bright and noisy and crowded wasn't just anxiety. They really were bright and noisy and crowded. And that hurt.
(I didn't always know about sensory sensitivities. I just knew I didn't like it, or that I got migraines.)

How was I supposed to ""just get over"" the migraine I got every time I went to the grocery store?

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AuDHD #Anxiety #Sensory #Interoception

My anxiety about going into spaces that were bright and noisy and crowded wasn't just anxiety. They really were bright and noisy and crowded. And that hurt.
(I didn't always know about sensory sensitivities. I just knew I didn't like it, or that I got migraines.)

How was I supposed to ""just get over"" the migraine I got every time I went to the grocery store?

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AuDHD #Anxiety #Sensory #Interoception

RE: https://mastodon.social/@structuredsucc/116982426496067327

A fantastic reminder for those of us who are neurodivergent. Do what you need to make it an easier experience.

#nd #neurodivergent #autistic #adhd #AuDHD

Phrases like "overreacting," "blowing things out of proportion," or "it's all in your head" are oversimplified labels that people who don't understand what it's like use to let themselves off the hook for taking the time and energy to understand.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity

Assume other people are intelligent: Constant beating yourself up and self-loathing for "not getting it."

Assume other people are stupid (*more likely accurate): CONSTANT RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION and getting smacked down for daring to challenge "authority."