Autism/Depression

Albus_Scope

I can empathise so much here. I get so annoyed when people say "Oh, but aren't we all a bit ADHD/Autistic?" No, really we are not. Come and spend a few hours in my shoes, then think about that statement again. 😆

Kali85

yeah it’s abit like when someone says they have OCD just bcoz they like things tidy/clean they do not understand exactly how complex OCD is. By ppl keep making gestures like that towards any kind of mental illness and neurodivergent individuals it is kind of desensitising ppl to these conditions and making them seem like minor everyday problems that everyone has.

Albus_Scope

Agreed @Kali85 I've had the same issues with people, also with others saying thinks like everyone gets depressed, or everyone has anxiety. It can really get to you, but I always try to remember they're only speaking from their experience and are trying to connect with you, often there's no malice meant. But I know it can still sting.

Strawberry1

Does anyone with Autism find many noises annoying?

Strawberry1

I find many many noises are very difficult to cope with

Strawberry1

Many many times I shut windows/ doors etc to keep the noise volume to as minimal as possible.

Andi66

Yes, my daughter has very sensitive hearing. but I also got tinnitus so the hissing i hear does get on my nerves

Strawberry1

Sounds like you and your daughter don't have it easy. Thank you for your response though it's apparently 🙂.

Strawberry1

Sorry @Andi66 , I keep posting words which are the wrong ones . I was supposed to say Thank you for your response it's appreciated. Sorry @Andi66 .

Jimm_Scope

My partner has misophonia @Strawberry1 which is a form of sound sensitivity. We don't know if she has autism yet as she hasn't had the assessment yet, waiting lists as they are but her GP agreed that a lot of things seem to point towards it which is why she was referred.

Sensory issues is common with autism. My partner struggles with eating sounds. It's like nails on a chalkboard to her she says.

Strawberry1

Thank you for the feedback back @Jimm_Scope . Hope the assessment happens soon for your partner . I always appreciate feedback 😊.

Strawberry1

Are any Autistics here introvert ?

Andi66

Yes I am, r

Strawberry1

I'm awaiting an autism assessment and have lots of autistic traits . I was curious if others where introvert too .Thank you for responding to my question @Andi66 much appreciated. Thanks for taking up your time to answer 🙂.

Strawberry1

Starting to get quite worried about my assessments for the autism and adhd. Wondering if I did the wrong thing by asking for an assessment. I really can't make up my mind now .

Strawberry1

No questionnaires have come through for me yet either by email or post.

Andi66

I wouldn't worry, also I took a checklist that I found online and showed them that this is what it's like for me with Autism. Although I had to wait a while between assessments. First 2019, then the final 2 2022, because of waiting lists and covid.

Strawberry1

Thanks 😊 @Andi66 , once again I appreciate the feedback. Covid did no one any favours. Checklist is a brilliant idea. Thanks .

Strawberry1

Do any autistics here pick thier skin at all ?

Strawberry1

I'm always skin picking . I use a fidget spinner when I can but getting out of skin picking is hard for me .