When you tell them you have ADHD and autism and they say that's fine but then they find out it's not cutesy collecting hello Kitty and bouncy stimming autism and oopsie I can't pay attention ADHD,
its I can't go in the grocery store I can't vacuum I can't do dishes because of the sensory overload
it's we can go eat at a restaurant but as soon as I start getting overwhelmed I'm going to shut down completely and dissociate but tell you I'm fine
It's please snuggle me but I have to keep my headphones on because hearing is too much right now
It's thank you this new shirtjacketbraceletnecklace you bought me is amazing and I love it but I can't wear it because it feels weird
It's I love you but sometimes your voice is too much noise and I can't look into your eyes
It's I need you near me but please don't touch me or talk or breathe too loud or cough because my brain feels like it's about to explode
It's I'm sorry I forgot you asked me to do the dishes but I know when your entire family's birthdays are and will never forget them
It's I meant to cook dinner four hours ago but I got lost in my brain and I just found my way back out and realized it's already 10pm
I volunteer!
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He knows exactly what he’s doing with that look
Yes, but I’m trying to learn to not give a shit about what other people think..
Idk if that helps.. and it’s definitely not easy
sorry for so many posts
Question for fellow autistics/neurodivergent folks
Does anyone else have trauma linked to their special interest? How did you handle it and heal? How do you enjoy your favorite thing safely again? It’s been years and I’m so scared. I don’t know what to do.
Name 5 things you can see
- You, moon, stars, curtains, blanket
Name 4 things you can feel
- Bed, blanket, your arms, your breath
Name 3 things you can hear
- Your breath, my heartbeat, the wind outside
Name 2 things you can smell
- Your hair, your skin
Name 1 thing you can taste
- Your lips
After more than two years of total silence, here I'm again.
It has been a very tough time for my mental health and I almost completely stopped drawing. This is one of the few pieces I was able to do in the last years and... it's quite indicative of the state of mind I was in xD
Thankfully it's so much better now and I'm starting to enjoy drawing again <3
(Pss… If you want to follow me also on patreon you will find many - happier and spicy - new drawings!)