List: Being autistic | Curated by MJ Santos

May 9, 2023
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Being autisticMy posts about autism, alexithymia and related things
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Autists: Prepare YourselvesWe have rough times ahead.
May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023
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What Kills Your Energy The Fastest?I’ve been under sensory assault all week and now I don’t want to do anything at all. Klaxon blaring: burnout imminent. Self-care urgently…
Nov 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022
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Calling All Autistic TranslatorsBy virtue of your neurodivergence, you already speak at least two languages to make yourself understood. Now we need your translating…
Nov 3, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
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The RageTony is not typical — Part 3 of Nana’s Last Shipment
Sep 28, 2022
Sep 28, 2022
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How I Keep From Killing MyselfWhen I feel suicidal, I remind myself of three things:
Aug 29, 2020
Aug 29, 2020
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Why Am I So Angry Lately?Do you feel this way, too?
Sep 15, 2020
Sep 15, 2020
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Do Your Thing, Then Share ItThe experiences you describe could contain the solution someone is seeking.
May 4, 2021
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May 4, 2021
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When You Can’t Fire the CEO (Your Brain)You have to work with what you’ve got
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
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I’m Not Enthusiastic About Being SociableAnd it’s ruining my relationship
Sep 1, 2022
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Sep 1, 2022
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What I Do When My Brain is TiredHow this autistic person recovers mental energy during the day
Jul 1, 2022
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Jul 1, 2022
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Childhood as an Undiagnosed AutisticLooking back on signs of autism
Jun 9, 2022
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Jun 9, 2022
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Because of Alexithymia, Other People are My Measuring StickShould I be concerned if my mail carrier is worried about me?
Apr 23, 2022
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Apr 23, 2022
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Super-weakness vs. SuperpowersThe two sides of sensory hypersensitivity
Nov 22, 2020
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Nov 22, 2020
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Autistic Me and the Monstrous Noise Next DoorIt’s too loud for too long and I’m going to meltdown soon from sensory overload.
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
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My Fatigue Isn’t RealAlexithymia confuses me and hides the deeper issue.
Oct 9, 2020
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Oct 9, 2020
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The Worst Part About Being AutisticThe most challenging aspect of being neurodiverse is explaining it to others who are not.
Sep 9, 2020
Sep 9, 2020
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What It’s Like to Move Overseas (When You Don’t Know You Have Asperger’s)It can make a person suicidal.
Sep 2, 2020
Sep 2, 2020
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How Nervous Habits Revealed I am AutisticI didn’t know I was stimming for stress relief, but the explanation changed my life forever.
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020