| Author |
Message |
Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: s**t week at work |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 28 Mar 2021, 12:09 am
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 874
|
Thank you for replying.
I think the stage we're at, with disclosure there's always a risk that it may take things in a not-so-good direction.
When things are going well I tend to think I don't need help.
When things go badly it reminds me that yep I actually do. |
|
 |
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coping with insults |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 6:47 pm
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 767
|
| Mona, it's the generalised value judgments, specifically stupid and boring that have mostly affected me - because of course, that means rejection. Growing up it was to my face, as an adult it's mostly been just behind my back but within my earshot. These people are not perfect either, they're just h... |
|
|
Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Are British stereotypes offensive? |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 5:40 pm
|
|
Replies: 208
Views: 5,108
|
| I think whether or not you like The Simpsons, or whether or not you like the show/movie/comedian and their material is going to influence your perception of whether the stereotype is harmful. Most shows try to balance things by having a go at their own nationality as well, but let's face it there ar... |
|
|
Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Character who could be on the spectrum |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 5:04 pm
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 730
|
| People say Lisbeth Salander from The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Amelie from the French movie. Lisbeth was traumatised from sexual abuse and to me that explains the way she behaves better than ASD would - some things about the way she is played, lack of eye contact etc, might suggest it I suppos... |
|
|
Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Is a fast metabolism commonplace with aspies? |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 4:47 pm
|
|
Replies: 46
Views: 6,154
|
Yep, I was you at 22! Except I'm female so I think it wasn't such a bad thing.
From the sounds of it on this forum there doesn't seem like there's much of a connection - might be interesting to do some research on it though.
I'm middle aged now and putting on weight's not a problem anymore! |
|
|
Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Anyone else feel angry for not getting an early diagnosis? |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 4:40 pm
|
|
Replies: 197
Views: 33,853
|
| I have only just been diagnosed at age 50, and there's no point with being angry over things that can't be changed now and that nobody could help. I definitely wonder how being diagnosed earlier could have changed things for me, but I know for a fact that if I had been diagnosed as a child I would h... |
|
|
Forum: The Haven Topic: Cats make me happy |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 10:47 pm
|
|
Replies: 645
Views: 55,185
|
| Cats are just so cute, I don't understand how everyone doesn't see it! |
|
|
Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What is your profession/occupation? |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 6:10 am
|
|
Replies: 38
Views: 2,902
|
| Mental health difficulties prevented me from studying so I went to work in the registry of a busy courthouse. It was never me to start off with but I've stayed there and it's paid the bills. In the meantime I've got a degree in counselling and am now volunteering hoping that will help me break into ... |
|
|
Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What should i do?I am unemployed and have a bachelor's |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 6:06 am
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 3,367
|
| I can't give practical advice because I don't really know about the American safety network for employment. Firstly, congratulations on getting your degree, it's something you should be proud of regardless of the fact that degrees no longer give a person an automatic edge when it comes to employment... |
|
|
Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Climbing the ladder once more |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 5:47 am
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 668
|
| Congratulations! Firefighters are everyday heroes. You're embarking on something amazing. |
|
|
Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: s**t week at work |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 4:25 am
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 874
|
| Today was about just my worst day at work in a long time, I walked in on Tuesday for my first day of a 3 week rotation, it is the second time I've done this rotation, and things did not go well. I was disoriented, struggled with using and organising e-mails and spreadsheets, got bogged down with rea... |
|
|
Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Woman at work driving me insane |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 4:07 am
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 552
|
| Unfortunately, if you've told her not to do it and she doesn't care and the boss doesn't want to be harsh with her, I'm not sure there's really a lot you can do. Some people are just selfish and they don't give a s**t if they're being annoying to others. The only consolation for you is that if she a... |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coping with insults |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 25 Mar 2021, 4:01 am
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 767
|
| Haha! Thanks Timi, that's hilarious! |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coping with insults |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 23 Mar 2021, 7:52 am
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 767
|
| This is a topic that has always been difficult for me. I'm a woman who's received my diagnosis of ASD at 50, the main way it's affected me throughout my life is that I've been bullied and rejected quite a bit. The hard part is judging when to try to stand up for yourself and when it's better just to... |
|
|
Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Are you a spinster? (women only) |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 23 Mar 2021, 7:29 am
|
|
Replies: 55
Views: 6,547
|
| Yes, nowadays I would have to say I really am -I have the cats and everything! I'm a little embarrassed about it, but really, I don't think it makes me any less of a person. I could have got into mediocre relationships with people I don't really love/are abusive, just so as not to be alone. But I've... |
|
|
Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Deep and meaningful - why are people born with asd |
| Diamondgirl |
|
Posted: 08 Mar 2021, 1:46 am
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 8,965
|
| Hi everyone. I'm a middle aged woman, just received my diagnosis last year but lived for a long time with the cycle of social problems and depression that often characterises asd women. I've got to a point in my life now where I'm relatively content, the depression and bullying and social inadequacy... |
|
|
| Sort by: |
