Autism/Depression

Strawberry1

Bless you @Catherine21 and @Andi66 . @Catherine21 , I am exactly the same.

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/946721#Comment_946721

Me too I do phone account I can just manage being online o

Emilee

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/946615#Comment_946615

Yes, this has been the case throughout my life. As a child, I was often labelled as a 'fussy' eater, but as an adult, I am still considered 'fussy' and also experience a number of gastrointestinal issues.

Amaya_Ringo

I have to avoid things that have probiotics and stuff, I also do better with vegetables, a lot of fruits my body just doesn't really like that much. The ones it doesn't mind, I don't like, so that's interesting! I'm good with most veg though. And I cut out things with artificial colours and flavours though they're less common now which I think has helped me. I know they debunked some of the links between those and hyperactive behaviour but I actually did have that reaction as a kid to some of them.

I was a much pickier eater as a kid, and I was taken to the doctor when I was eight or nine and tested for diabetes for some reason as well…I don't have that. But I have always eaten relatively normally overall. I did have a doctor get quite unpleasant with me about my low BMI when I was in my twenties…I hovered around eight stone for a long time, even though I was eating normally.

My BMI is totally normal now, I just wasn't able to put on weight when I was younger. Even now I don't really put on that much, I've just, thankfully, got to a point where doctors no longer make sniffy remarks and blame my weight for any joint issues or nerve issues I have…

The big issues are the stress triggers we all seem to deal with, which impacts all kinds of functions (fight or flight). And these are inconvenient since they can be caused by very small things that other people don't perceive and thus it can be hard to explain…

Albus_Scope

Morning all, I hope everyone's doing ok today. 😊

Albus_Scope

Bit jealous of the sun @Bluebell21 it's grim down here and we'd lost a fence panel over the weekend, so waiting for nicer weather to fix it.

The dogs are enjoying having a second garden though. 😆

WhatThe

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Strawberry1

Thank you for @Emilee and @Amaya_Ringo , for your feedback. I apologise for my late response been under the weather with my stomach. Thank you for the feedback much appreciated.

Morgan_Alumni

How are you feeling today @Strawberry1? Is your stomach any better?

Strawberry1

Oh my goodness @Morgan_Scope , I've only just seen this . My sincere apologies. Yes thank you my stomach is better. Sorry for this late response.

Strawberry1

Just curious if anyone here has that feeling like they are not good enough? . Hope it is ok to ask. My sincere apologies if I have said anything wrong.

WhatThe

Most people have doubts about themselves but ours are extreme and crippling. They are easily reinforced by other people whether intentionally or not. Confidence can be there one minute and not the next…that's hard to cope with.

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Andi66

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/948341#Comment_948341

Oh yes, have for years especially as others tell you so

Strawberry1

Thank you @WhatThe and thank you @Andi66 . Sorry you have this issue to deal with too . Sending gentle hugs to you both 🤗.

WhatThe

We think you're good enough!!! 🤩

Strawberry1

Thank you @WhatThe .

Strawberry1

I think you are Good enough too @WhatThe and @Andi66 .

Andi66

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/948381#Comment_948381

With me it started at primary school having Autism and dyslexia and obviously then it wasn't known. Then with school and being put down by exs etc it stays a lot with you.

Strawberry1

I empathise with you @Andi66 ❤️. My heart goes out to you . It isn't easy I must admit.

Strawberry1

Thank you so much 💓