Becca Lory’s article about adult meltdowns really hit home for me. The post-meltdown “tsunami of self-deprecation” she describes (towards the end of the article) is what pushed me over the edge into my current depression. It’s Still Not a Tantrum: The Ever-Elusive Adult Meltdown
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High functioning?
There’s no such think as “high-functioning”. Some days I pass for “normal”. Other days I can’t get up til midday, wonder why everything is blurry, and eventually realise I’ve put both contact lenses in the same eye
Ear worms
Does anyone else with autism and/or ADHD struggle with earworm-related insomnia? I was so knackered last night after a 10 mile walk, yet I lay awake listening to Sweet Caroline in my head, incessantly and with attention to detail (drums, bassline, the whole thing). I barely slept a wink for months at university due toContinue reading “Ear worms”
The trout of woe
Here I sit broken-hearted 💔 With my husband and daughters away, I decided to treat myself to a fish counter whole rainbow trout with my online shopping which was delivered this morning. I was really looking forward to cooking and eating this trout. I was really hungry too, after a ten mile walk. I choseContinue reading “The trout of woe”
Mild Autism?
I’m not “mildly autistic”. I’m the spicy kind. Not quite Madras-strength. More like those sweet and spicy Skittles
Neurodivergent role models
Stonewall created a list of top tips for LBGTQ role models. This concept and practice lends itself neatly to autism and neurodiversity advocacy. Are we neurodiversity advocates sending the right message to colleagues and job candidates who are considering “coming out” about their autism or other neurological condition. I do hope so. According to Stonewall,Continue reading “Neurodivergent role models”
Depression, or autistic burnout?
When we run out of spoons and can’t replenish them. When every day is struggling to function, wading through dread. Depression, or autistic burnout? GPs recognise this as depression, as it ticks all the boxes. I thought I could distinguish between the two following my autism diagnosis, but following a tragic sudden death in myContinue reading “Depression, or autistic burnout?”
Oh you’re married to a man. You must be straight
#BiVisibilityDay #BisexualityDay #BisexualPrideDay My sexuality has never been a closely guarded secret, but I guess many people just naturally assume I am straight. After all, I am married to a man, my second husband, and I have never had a serious or long-term girlfriend. Nevertheless, I am bisexual. I don’t need to go 50:50, norContinue reading “Oh you’re married to a man. You must be straight”
Aspergers trending… urgh
I’m not going to talk specifically about Greta, but I see Aspergers is trending on all social media. This is a worry, as some unqualified people think it is acceptable to armchair undiagnose people they’ve never even met. Asperger’s Syndrome is just autism. It is a specific profile of autism, associated with autistic people whoContinue reading “Aspergers trending… urgh”
Oodles of doodles
Neurodivergent folks like to doodle on our school exercise books and on our work note books. Autistic, ADHD, dyslexic… many doodle. Doodling is a stim that helps us concentrate and regulate. It does not mean we’re vandals or not paying attention.
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