Neurodiversity

[Andrew, Jr.]

I have partial complex seizures. One of the things that set me off are lights. For example, going thru a long tunnel, fluoresence & strobe lights. That is why when going out to a nightclub are sometimes uncomfi for me. No amount of medicine can stop seizures or their intensity. I hate them with a passion.

Another thing I really try to avoid is large crowds and noises if possible. For example, I can handle going out every now and then, but not every weekend. I would have a total meltdown afterwards. I always feel on edge. Plus with civility that has gone down the tubes these days, I really feel defensive at times (Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Sam's Club, and such). It is like I have to explain myself repeatedly to the same people. I am not sure of what words to use or what to say. I have tried and tried.

I no longer work because of my disorders. It has been a welcome relief. Now, I am focusing my attention on my furkids. They love unconditionally. I just wish people would do that.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I forgot to mention my Aspi symptoms. I hope this helps too.

I have a routine that I stick with. If that is changed or altered without my knowing, I get upset.

I go thru stages of collecting things. For example, I am still in my religious stage where I collect religious icons. When my older sister died, I received so many. It was overload. Rosie had to help me with this. It was just wayyy too much.

Then there is my obsession with the weather. I even have a chart for hurricanes. I focus in on just 1 thing of the weather. That is it. Anything else is boring to me.

The one thing I cannot stand is when someone refers to me as retard or asks me if I am schizophrenic. I am at a loss of what to say. I have ocd, and depression from being constantly frustrated. I am just not good with words. They tangle me up.

[violaine]

http://www.newscientist.com/article/...curiouser.html

since so many of us have different types of sensitivities/allergies-

bit, thank you so much for your thoughtful response! i hope that you keep the snow prints at bay

andrew, i get what you mean on some areas- the crowds, especially ~

[Andrew, Jr.]

Oh yes, the crowds.

I do have numerous allergies too. It is always something.

[violaine]

andrew,

i cannot think of anyone asking me the questions people have asked of you in such a personal manner! however, i do believe there may have been some rude people on the other end of a telephone conversation- when i could not get my words/sentences collected quickly enough! actually, during calls i've placed to businesses, i've heard comments that i'm taking too long, could i hurry up, what is my point- et c.

oh well.

if anyone spends enough time around me, something will be detected - either mannerisms/quirks - or phraseologies! something surfaces eventually. i have learned to sort of notice wheels turning- a wondering of what a finger cannot be placed on - with regard to my "condition!" ha. it can be comical- probably on both ends!

hang in-

belle
ox

[Spirit Dancer]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I forgot to mention my Aspi symptoms. I hope this helps too.

I have a routine that I stick with. If that is changed or altered without my knowing, I get upset.

I go thru stages of collecting things. For example, I am still in my religious stage where I collect religious icons. When my older sister died, I received so many. It was overload. Rosie had to help me with this. It was just wayyy too much.

Then there is my obsession with the weather. I even have a chart for hurricanes. I focus in on just 1 thing of the weather. That is it. Anything else is boring to me.

The one thing I cannot stand is when someone refers to me as retard or asks me if I am schizophrenic. I am at a loss of what to say. I have ocd, and depression from being constantly frustrated. I am just not good with words. They tangle me up.

I've highlighted the part that sends me screaming, until people can learn to stop judging others based on what they precieve and instead get to know a person, learn about their condition before placing judgement, it truly looks bad on society. At times it's a if we're in the 50's where Aspie's and MR people were locked away.
Shoyuld it be in passing that you meet an Aspie person don't judge them try to understand or merely zip it and walk away.
Andrew so sorry this happened to you. Hugs

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Andrew, belle, Spirit Dancer}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} group hug!

Time for me to run some errands while the sun is still shining... tomorrow I'll be hibernating in the snow!