Tag: autism characteristics
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I want to make John happy (my new relationship quest)
So, a couple of days ago I posted that after me and John got engaged, I started feeling confused and even got the idea that he needs to change! I was aware that could have been because I see relationships as a series of quests to complete and, after I completed one, I was looking…
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My thinking process
I did read a couple of times that some autistics think in images, so I thought I’d do a post on how I see my thinking process. I don’t think in images, although when I’m looking for something, I may see that thing in my mind in the place where I was using it the…
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The happiness trap, book by Russ Harris
https://mentalhealthathome.org/2022/07/06/book-review-the-happiness-trap/ This is a post by a fellow blogger, Ashley Peterson. I didn’t read the book but the review is really interesting and gives some insights already. What I find particularly interesting is the advice that we shouldn’t be focusing on negative emotions while trying to work out what to do in a difficult situation…
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From specific to general
It is said that autistic people focus too much on details and don’t see the big picture. I never thought about myself like that, but that didn’t really describe the experience from my perspective; better way to describe it would be: I want to focus on specifics instead of general information, even when it doesn’t…
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I have a need to be abandoned
Yesterday I asked John what he thinks about my ‘meeple quest theory’, which, I believe is the reason for him cutting our dates short: he sees himself as being based in his house and coming for a date with me is a quest that he completes. As hanging around for social reasons doesn’t make sense…
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Secret life of meeples
Normally I am ok with being on my own. Sometimes when John comes over I can still spend an hour or two doing my patterns. I’m actually quite happy with him being in the same room without much interaction, I think I may sometimes prefer it. I’d like him to be around more though, but…
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The last meeting with my nurse
So I saw my psychiatric nurse the last time yesterday. I gave her that basic card I mentioned in another post and small box of Polish chocolates. On the card I wrote this message: Thank you for all the support I received from you. I will always remember your kindness and dedication. Good luck in…
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A Magda shaped hole
This is an authentic email I received yesterday. A good piece of creative writing, I would say. I am aware of shaped hole expression but it sounds rather strange still but it helped me to understand something. Enterpreneurs Circle is a club for business owners in the UK, that I joined a year ago when…
Autistic and me 