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[lgbt-autistic-culture]

I think about this a lot but it's kinda fucked up how! A lot of "accessibility" isn't actually...y'know accessible

#pechnotes #swearing

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

how do i go about getting an official diagnosis of asd? i've been thinking i'm autistic for a few years but i was told it's really hard to get a diagnosis when you're older than like 5 and you're afab and queer as hell. i'm just worried about it and wanted to ask someone who was diagnosed older. thank you!!

I honestly went in not looking for a diagnosis specifically but finding someone that fit what I needed. Definitely definitely start by narrowing down your search to lgbtq+ friendly psychiatrists because more often than not they can refer you to other people that aren't awful(this might not always be the case). I was really really lucky with finding my psychiatrist because not only did he fit that criteria but he also was the only psychiatrist in my area that accepted my insurance.

Start out by having your goals set up when you have your first official session, a diagnosis is really formal print on paper (that unfortunately a lot of places force you to have for accommodation) and you definitely also need to know what you want to have come out of going to a professional to cope with the worlds bullshit stressors.

If your psych isn't what you need to move forward? Try and get a referral to go elsewhere if you can. The most important thing is to find what works for you. Don't sacrifice progress if you don't need to.

Lastly don't expect it to be a one session boom you're officially diagnosed thing. It took me quite a bit of sitting down and talking things out with my psych (and there WILL be sessions that get heavy) to get diagnosed but it wasn't a completely dull thing either. Hell, part of what lead to me getting diagnosed was my psych "tricking"(i say trick because it was a smart move but I'm mad abt it) into talking about my first special interest which lead to...me rambling about my special interest.

This stuff definitely isn't the be all end all of advice and is simply how I went abt things but I hope it helps somewhat?

#long post #keep me posted anon? #autism stuff #diagnosis stuff #me? changing how I tag things? yeah. #pechnotes #I'm also afab hello!

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Gonna be real I couldn't remember if it was actually Autism Acceptance Month when I made that post i just kinda went for it

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[lgbt-autistic-culture]

You ever just have your hands not feel like your hands so you freak out because wtf these aren't my hands but when you google "why do my hands not feel like hands" it goes "you're hands are numb dummy" and its like ah yes that must be it.

#not autistic culture #pechnotes #can you tell I'm having an awfully weird night #my hands are fine now but they really were in 'these aren't right' mode #dnt r3blog

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Ok so what I'm getting is it's probably dissociation. I'm discovering that I dissociate more than I think I do.

#pechnotes #dnt r3blog #but also. everyone- 'this is dissociation most likely' me- #'nah that can't be' #*dissociates*

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Sorry I haven't posted much Animal Crossing has taken over my life and also I'm jobless atm so I'm focusing on thatb fjdjdjrj

Uhhh hello to new people and thank you to the long time followers for sticking around 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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[lgbt-autistic-culture]

I also don't know if there is a term for "rapidly jumping between multiple special interests/hyperfixations" so I just. Use interesthopping

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[lgbt-autistic-culture]

slight backstory on the sublety post:

I've had a crush on my straight friend for...a few years and i finally told him only for him to go "oh i know. I've known for a few years now" and lemme tell you.

I disintegrated.

#pechnotes #i felt like i was living in a god damn tv show in that moment

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Is it ok to use "interesthopping"? Asking bcs it's something I do a lot but also didn't have a word for

Yeah it can be used for anyone with a developmental or intellectual disability much like the term "hyperfixation" itself.

It can be either "interesthopping" or "interest hopping" i just stuck them together because thats how I am.

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[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Dude I thought I was only one that just said speen or dee em cee two at random times to stim

Oh huge mood!! Speen is such an extremely pleasing word to say for me it's great! Vinny has ruined my life and I love him for it.

#pechnotes #late night vinny appreciation hours

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Why are ppl not allowed to hyperfixate on a blog abt a disorder that involves hyperfixation. It doesn't make sense. Just turn ur notifs off if it bothers u?

I've answered this before but I'll do it again. I have notifications off. I'm on the app 99% of the time. When people go through the blog to like/reblog every post on here it fills my activity feed, which is the only reasonable way for me to check to see if people have mentioned me/sent an ask/reblogged with a reply. It just sets off my paranoia seeing a wall of likes since Tumblr app doesn't condense likes per person if that makes sense. I've even said that staggering likes is fine because I know how it is to go through a blog and want to like everything.

Why is it that when I ask people to respect my wishes so I can keep this blog somewhat functional and be able to engage with followers without being paranoid and distressed I'm not allowed to do so? I'm not trying to be an asshole by asking people to try and avoid doing something that triggers my paranoia.

#pechnotes #long post

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Sup. Sorry I haven't been around much recently. Life has gotten bad and so I haven't been on Tumblr bcs I've been trying to piece all that back together.

#on the plus side I got to meet the man that influenced me and my art #and was acknowledged by him in person #but other than that my life rn had been. A Lot to take in. #pechnotes

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Battleblock theatre slaps youre so valid

It's on sale too!!!!! Got it for 5.99 im cryin I love h im...

He's smiling I'm gonna cry

#not autistic culture #pechnotes

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

Sorry for infrequent posting schedule. Things are better but still ultimately Bad right now so it's... we're getting there

#pechnotes #thank y'all for being patient with me

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

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Send a 🍒 and I'll make an avatar based on your blog

#ask meme #pechnotes

[lgbt-autistic-culture]

To people who aren't sure if they're LGBT or not: Ask about it, talk to someone you trust, there are many common experiences within the community to help you find yourself out. You don't have to be confused forever.

#lgbt #pride #pride 2018 #lesbian #gay #bi #trans #not autistic culture #pechnotes