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Monotropism

Monotropism is a theory of autism developed by autistic people. Monotropic minds tend to have their attention pulled more strongly towards a smaller number of interests at any given time, leaving fewer resources for other processes. This can explain nearly all of the features commonly associated with autism, directly or indirectly. However, you do not need to accept it as a general theory of autism in order for it to be a useful description of common autistic experiences and how to work with them.

Stimpunks Foundation

Each day feels like a mirror,
Reflecting the same storm,
Words sharp as glass,
Breaking what’s left of me.The weight of it all,
Screams that echo,
Pain that clings like shadows,
I’m tired, but still, it pulls me under.You twist, you shape the truth,
Make me question the ground I stand on,
But I’m not lost—I see the cracks in your mask.Tears fall in silence,
And I’m left wondering,
How did love become this storm?

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Can’t Sleep - Overwhelmed/Anxious (Support/Advice Welcomed)

Vent Incoming:

So I got news from work last week that I’ll likely be terminated soon because my leave of absence (due to medical reasons) claim was denied (as well as my ADA attempt denied after x months) - and between that and my new health issues - I’m overwhelmed to say the least. Talking about marriage w/ my audhd other of a year and a half-ish as way to make sure I still get decent healthcare once my employee plan expires. Its going to be a tough time till I’m working again - but he assures me we’ll be ok - that this wasn’t my fault - just having one of those - fck I’m an adult and this is my life and everything costs money and fck my health and one day we’ll be gone - this is not what I thought my life would look like in my thirties. And I wasn’t ready. Kinda moments. Missing the cleanliness of my parents’ home an hour away and my family dogs. Not able to remember the last time I had this much anxiety. Or felt so - not ok. Really just need support and reassurance - and probably a warm embrace - but don’t have anyone to talk to besides my elderly parents who would just freak out in worry and my partner next to me who is sound asleep with a long exhausting day tomorrow/today. The whole house is in a constant state of chaos and mess - stark change from what I came from. But it’s too overwhelming for him to tackle it all and my current health situation makes it hard for me to even try to get through it all. Specially since once I start I can’t stop - and I’ll feel the after math later physically - knocking me backwards a good bit in trying to heal my body.

I just - all I can think about is money. And bills. And burn out. And medical expenses. And what marriage would mean. Not that I didn’t want it - he’s the only person I ever would want to marry - just never thought we’d be doing it sooner than later for the spousal benefits. Feels like a business transaction. We have both our families’ blessings. But - the necessity of it timing wise feels ick.

He says I can take this time while job hunting to find a hobby and maybe consider going back to school depending how things look when we’re a little better adapted to the new circumstances - but I just feel this overwhelming stress and panic and - I don’t know - a sadness maybe? Or loneliness(?) I can’t place it but I don’t like it. And I don’t know how to be ok with the facts of this being the situation. And of not internally panicking at being where I am/we are at this age. So much change this last year - even just from January to now. Most of it stress inducing hurdles to overcome.

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