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catswhocode

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This is now my main account! I hope to share some drawings and paintings here and get inspired by other fedi artists! I occasionally build furniture as well, but am still practicing at that! Also, I'm bisexual and genderfluid. (I do not think of myself as a furry - the name comes from my cat.)

P.S. I have a brain injury and am #ActuallyAutistic

Retrospring: https://retrospring.net/@BobOmbMonkey

Profile pic: An orange tabby cat dressed like the Mona Lisa painting.

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catswhocode , to ActuallyAutistic group
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@actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd I know this isn't specifically an autistic/ADHD trait, but I have a lot of trouble remembering people's names. Usually I have to write down the name, take a picture of it, or make an association that sticks. Does this happen to any of you too?

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Question for AuDHD folk:

Do you find that novelty can help you do something new that otherwise you wouldn’t do due to its challenging nature?

I.e. sensory and social overload is averted, at least while something is classed as “novel”, because the buzz that comes from doing something novel keeps you going.

I ask because I’m wondering if the thrill of novelty where I simply love exploring and experiencing new things is what is helping me keep going in life. Without it, most of these new situations (and older similar ones) would simply not appeal to me at all due to the way they challenge me on an autistic level. I would probably end up in burn out. And even the novel situations take a huge amount out of me, but at least I feel happy/ier about it?

Later this year I have my ADHD assessment and I want to see if this resonates with others that identify as both autistic and ADHD. Alternatively, it could just be that I like novel things but if so, that really goes against my autistic tendencies - I function best day-to-day when in familiar, predictable situations. The opposite of novel! So it’s very strange to crave the opposite, even when it costs so much.

Hope this makes sense, but please do ask me clarifying questions if not. 💛

@actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

catswhocode ,
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@Georgy I really feel like I'm AuDHD too, although I've taken the "official" ADHD test and according to that, I don't have it. It's probably my brain injury traits mimicking it @AnAutieAtUni @CynAq @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

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@Georgy however, I do take ADHD meds, and they help regardless. maybe they could help most people? idk @AnAutieAtUni @CynAq @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

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@CynAq holy shit, same here!! I have trouble with the "making a plan" part of the follow-through (a then b, etc.). It's such a back and forth @Georgy @AnAutieAtUni @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

catswhocode ,
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@Georgy I can relate to the "feeling more confident about decisions"! The brain injury makes even the most minor decisions difficult, like "Do I wear blue shoes or red shoes?" In addition to meds, I saw a therapist who taught me a technique along the lines of "Give yourself 2 minutes to make the decision, and then stick with it." This especially helps in restaurants! 😆 @CynAq @AnAutieAtUni @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

catswhocode ,
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@Georgy oh thank you! I forgot that I posted about it before because brain injury :blobfoxlaughsweat: @CynAq @AnAutieAtUni @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

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