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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Comfy products to try to help soothe self? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2021, 7:57 pm
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| When I sleep, I cover my eyes with a black t-shirt (It came to me in a package deal, but I don't wear black) I like flannel if I'm not wearing night clothes, but at least one interface should slide fairly readily to avoid night tangles. Recently, I've added a 5-lb "heavy" blanket in a nar... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Comfy products to try to help soothe self? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2021, 7:56 pm
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| Idk if I'd call it self-soothing, but for bed I use 100% cotton t-shirt sheets or 100% cotton flannel. The former most of the year, the latter in winter. The blankets I use are 100% woven thermal blankets. They're heavy, but don't make me too warm. If I want warmer, I throw a plain sheet (same as a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Comfy products to try to help soothe self? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2021, 3:27 pm
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autisticelders wrote: I use fuzzy blankets instead of sheets, and another fuzzy blanket to cover with in cold weather. I have fuzzy blankets (microfleece is easy to wash and dry) all over my house to wrap around me or to hold/touch.
Thank you so much! That sounds really comfy! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best life hacks for dealing with life? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 05 Oct 2021, 9:40 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,881
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| What are your best life hacks for dealing with life? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Comfy products to try to help soothe self? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 05 Oct 2021, 9:37 pm
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Replies: 7
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| I currently wear ear muffs and now have gotten a sleeping mask and wear those to bed each night to help me sleep. I was wondering what other people do and what comfy, coping, soothing, etc products people use for themselves. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best jobs for autistic people with no college experience? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 6:31 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,016
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| This is all too much to reply to, but thank you for all of the advice and options! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best jobs for autistic people with no college experience? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2021, 6:29 pm
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Replies: 18
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| What do you enjoy doing? Are there people doing any of that professionally? I generally tried to make my own work. I most enjoyed artistic metalwork, except for dealing with people who could afford to pay minimum wage for it. In the construction trades, I enjoyed doing the extra-odd jobs that other... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best jobs for autistic people with no college experience? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2021, 2:03 pm
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Replies: 18
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| I currently work fast food and it's honestly killing me to stay there. I've tried applying to other places, but they don't get back to me or just don't hire me. I miss retail at this point, but I can't seem to get into anything else. I was hoping people had some ideas for beginner jobs I could try t... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: I can't seem to get anything I need to done because of ADHD |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2021, 5:50 pm
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| I have ADHD (and autism if maybe autism is also part of the blame?) and I know it's an ADHD thing to forget to do things a lot and get overwhelmed in general when needing to get things done. I procrastinate a lot too. The issue is, I can't seem to get myself to remember to do anything. I already hav... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you cope with working fast food/retail? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2021, 7:01 pm
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Replies: 18
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auntblabby wrote: the worst was rude customers, many of whom had hulking boyfriends.
yeah rude people really suck, but they've made for great stories at least. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you cope with working fast food/retail? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 21 Jan 2021, 6:54 pm
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Replies: 18
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| It would be great apart from the.... screaming kids (auditory) noisy kitchen (auditory) visual busyness (visual busyness) lack of being able to get on with the public (communication disorder) lack of being able to get on with other staff (communication disorder) the smell of the food (Olfactory hyp... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you cope with working fast food/retail? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2021, 5:39 pm
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CockneyRebel wrote: I couldn't work in fast food. It would be too stressful and I'd be eating all the food.
I always get hungry working there, the free drinks are nice though! I'm trying hard to wean off their food though |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you cope with working fast food/retail? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2021, 5:38 pm
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Replies: 18
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| If you have a chance, you could pick less busy hours and locations to work taco bell Sometimes you don't have a choice Line cook Janitor Freight, stocker, bookkeeper Back office Corporate office Telecommute I have to walk 45 minutes to get there, so I have to do mornings, unfortunately and there ar... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you cope with working fast food/retail? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2021, 7:40 pm
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| Just don't eat the food (unless you prepare it yourself that is). I worked at Mcdonalds in the UK and I have seen what they do with the burgers and buns there! I work at Taco Bell and I've seen how they prepare the food, I've done some myself (mostly things that you just fry), and yet I still eat i... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you cope with working fast food/retail? |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2021, 7:39 pm
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Replies: 18
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| Retail is much better than fast food, especially if you are in stock or receiving. People will stay in retail, mostly as a side job, for years. Most burn out of fast food within a year. Retail is also more willing to make accommodations for those that have disabilities. Working for a grocery store ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to stop slamming your head/body parts against the wall? |
| alobaby |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2021, 7:31 pm
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Replies: 16
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| part of meltdowns and self injuring has to do with "interoception", the ability to recognize your emotions (anger, embarrassment. disappointment, frustration,etc) before your emotions overwhelm you. (generic you, meaning a person) Then new ways to deal with the emotions can be learned. Th... |
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