Exploring Autism

22 y/o right at the start of exploring a potential autism diagnosis. Already blown away by the friendliness and support of the #ActuallyAutistic community ✨☺️💛

[Exploring Autism @ExploringAutism]

Hello, #ActuallyAutistic community! I am at the start of exploring a potential #autism diagnosis and would love to connect to people on here. I’m new to all this and quite nervous- please do give me any tips/who to follow/just say hello!

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@JessiEoinArtist Thank you so much for everything you’ve written, I really really appreciate it 💙

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#AskingAutistics do any #ActuallyAustistic people have advice for being totally overwhelmed? It’s been the hardest day at work I’ve ever had, and I’ve also just had a long conversation about my 24 y/o brother’s short life expectancy. My brain hurts. Everything hurts.

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@Dyslexson Gratefully received!

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@peacenhippiness @NeuroRebel I'm sorry you went through that. Thank you for the suggestions x

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@BeAWIP @NeuroRebel These are really helpful, thank you so much x

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@AnAutisticWitch Aah ok, thank you 👍 I'm not great with strong smells so some of that might not be for me, but pyjamas, cuddly toys, soft lights are all good. Thanks for your help

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@AnAutisticWitch What's a sensory toolkit?

I'm currently hiding under my weighted blanket which is great

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@SuperThunk I like that idea, thank you 💙

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@AutistTrainGuy It wasn’t today, but I’ll make sure it is tomorrow. Thank you

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@sapphoattica @meowcarriemeow @AutisticMadeArt @TheFerretLives @NeuroRebel @AutisticAcademy @AutismGazette Yes, painfully so. I’m trying to be more aware of it so I can stop, but I usually don’t notice

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@Lizreally10 Thank you! Yep, same every day 😊
This is breakfast and lunch, as I will buy dinner there each day

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Dealing with the upcoming change in routine (camping for a few days) by getting as prepared as I can. I have a limited diet and not having access to a fridge for 4 days makes things tricky, but I think this will be ok...?!

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@JayneWwdChirp I will buy dinner there each day, so this is breakfast and lunch 😊

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@wordsandjim I’m glad! I’m annoyed I knocked the biscuits on the bottom left so they aren’t quite straight, but other than that it’s ok I think!

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@Stacey83015261 Thank you 😊 xx

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@Pandranne @HumanBeanHeals Have just followed her, thanks fo the recommendation!
And that’s really kind, I appreciate it 😊

[Exploring Autism @ExploringAutism]

Hello, #ActuallyAutistic community! I am at the start of exploring a potential #autism diagnosis and would love to connect to people on here. I’m new to all this and quite nervous- please do give me any tips/who to follow/just say hello!

[Exploring Autism @ExploringAutism]

@Lemon_pancake Thank you so much. No idea at this point what the journey will look like or what the outcome will be, but I’m excited to learn more about myself nonetheless. I’m so glad to hear things are going so well for you 😊

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@JaeErwin5 These are all so sensible and practical, thank you so much! Definitely wet wipes! And scoping out quiet areas on the first day is a good shout 😊👍🏻

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#AskingAutistics do any #ActuallyAutistic people have any advice for camping? I’m going to a (chill) festival at the end of this week. I’m looking forward to the days’ activities, but NOT to the loss of routine, lack of hygiene stuff, and being around so many strangers 🤔😕

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@liv_r_b Awesome, thank you!

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@FaithHopeChoccy @sarah_sxlxp @greenbelt Fab, I’ll spend the weekend playing my own game of ‘spot the habits’!
I do love a good hymn but am nervous about noise/numbers at beer and hymns, so I might hover near the edges!