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I feel like I have something in between aphantasia and normal mental imagery...it's like i have photographic memory but the photos don't develop properly. some images get seared in my brain like they're overexposed, others barely even register - and when i try to look at them they constantly morph and shift. like i can't do "shape rotation", but i can watch shapes sort of spin around semi-randomly in my mind (when i'm not distracted by external stimuli, which is rarely). it's like a dream/hypnagogic state. also my consciousness is very monotropic and i find it hard to see the whole image at once. my auditory imagination works the same way, which can be very frustrating at times as a musician.

I recently found out that I have aphantasia. It's crazy to think I went all this time without realizing. I think you describe it really well when you mention not being able to describe someone you were looking at but just turned around.

Hi. I'm glad that you are well. I hope you decide to make some of those videos you mention. Sometimes it helps me to make an outline of what I want to say. With that, I can stay a little more focused.

Hello there! Curious subscriber here. How are you these days? It's been a while since this last update and I do hope that you are well. 🙂

I on rare occasion will suffer from overthinking when I lie down to go to bed. What I do is remember what Mr. Miyogi said, "When you feel life is out of focus, always return to the basic of life. Breathing. No breathe. No life."

I love your determination. Slow and steady wins the race!

I'm an Autist and while I haven't watched the entire series, I watched enough to think that the show is really just an exploitation of our differences, which may be funny to some NTs, but cause much strife for us NDs.

Wait so what happened to your knee? Damage that much to where you can't walk are you okay? I just found your channel so I'm not sure if this is a chronic issue or this is something that came from nowhere.

I love those sheets! Purple is my favorite color 💜I also have Autism and wish making friends were easier. I hope you're doing well.

I know it can be hard, stay strong

Wishing you both the best!

Oh Levi. Let's see what happens. You ever think of a kitty?

One of the things that helps me not feel too bad about "making progress" is talking back to the "shoulds" with reason: If I "should have" made more progress by now, doesn't it stand to reason that I "would have"? The plain fact that I'm at this current level of progress simply means that I'm exactly where I "should" be. It's like a sunflower getting down on itself for not being "taller by now." Sure, if growing conditions had been different, maybe you would be. But you're exactly as tall as you should be, right now, based on the conditions you were grown in! Everything is like that. Humans are like that: Our mental "growing conditions" are what they are. And we're all exactly where we "should" be, based on those conditions.

Oh Levi :/ I hope he finds a place and is ok. and I Hope you're good too!

Feeling guilty over my dog's separation anxiety was something I had a hard time with too. It made me second guess going out sometimes, or only choosing activities that could include her. I turned down a lot of trips that would take me away from her for more than a night. All I could think of was how confused and lonely she would be. I was always very attuned to signs of distress in her, and vice versa. It often felt like we were on an emotional loop with one another, going round and round. I've been like this with all the animals I've had (now it's rabbits). It hard, because they're dependent on me. My anxiety comes from thinking I'm not up to the task of caring for another creature (as you said), because I don't know how well I can take care of myself. I think, for autistic people like us, it's a valid concern. We CAN do it, like you said, but it's hard. Is it worth it to our mental health? I guess it depends on the individual (both human and animal). Probably there are some really bad matches, and probably there are some perfect matches. The animals that are emotionally the neediest may not be great matches for us. Nor are the animals that are so aloof that WE feel unwanted. I've often thought a service animal, specifically tailored to autism (and they DO have them), would be best. They're trained to be attentive to your emotional and physical needs, to help you navigate the world, and not make you feel like you're the one taking care of THEIR emotional needs. But they aren't cheap. So, if I get another dog someday, I think I'll take my time with the selection process, and try to find the best match for my unique emotional needs that I can.

He might be being protective of you when the other dogs come by. If you use treats and teach him to sit on comand at home (and other tricks), then later on your walks you can use treats and get him to sit and wait for the dogs to go by and with practice he'll start to associate the whole experience as something normal and happy. 🧡

On point!!

Heyyyyyy Tumblr is stilll a thing.... :/ lol Anyway great topic. People can be scary. But you're right. We're in this together. We dont have to be tied to the stories we tell ourselves in our heads. Our perceptions create our reality

Have a good time!

No idea who you are. No idea why UA-cam recommended me this. No idea why I'm even saying this, But I wish you well, and hope you have fun flying all over America.

I'm so glad I found your channel. I have to use a walker or a cane on a good day. Keep your chin up and keep smiling 😊😊

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I’m 22 years old and also on the autism spectrum. I have severe social anxiety which causes me to have a hard time communicating with people. I have a hard time expressing my feelings. I have learning disabilities which causes me to have a hard time in school. It’s nice that I relate with somebody that has the same issues. By the way how old are you? You’re really pretty.

Thanks

Absolutely love all your gadget ideas! Looking forward to viewing more videos!

I love these ideas!!! Thanks for sharing.

Glad you're doing good. And Happy new year.

Love the Sailor Moon choker! Thank you for the update. Any videos you choose to do will be valuable to someone for sure. HAPPY NEW YEAAARRR

Hiii I need to vent I feel so alone because of my social anxiety. I do not have friends, no one I really do not have a social life My college experience is horrible sometimes I really want to die

this resonates. sensitivity levels set to high with simple things for me. Keep it up J you're doing great. Thank you for sharing this <3

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Thanks for sharing! keep it up

I’m 49 and still don’t have a formal diagnosis yet, but I do have a therapist who agrees I’m on the spectrum. I’ve had many similar experiences of being accused of being rude or having odd reactions. Thank you for making this video and sharing your story.

is that like Access-a-ride? That's what it's called in NY. Did you start speech therapy?

Anxiety is a cult of 2 :/ Me and Me

Phone calls are tough especially administrative crap like that. I hate doing that. Well done J. I think it IS a big deal

I love a good 100% rant. I agree with 100% of it! I hope things continue to improve for ND people like myself, my son, you. I think they will. The visibility of ND is growing and its becoming more apparent that "normal" is meaningless and a ridiculous idea. Your rant videos are good..... it's helpful because so many people feel this way and it is a relief to hear it. Informative videos help.... but also videos that have your real feelings help too :D

Congratulations!

This is great Jacqueline. So helpful.

Thank you for sharing. I am just figuring this out myself and I'm 43! Good luck to you J <3

Good job 🎉

you have a very cool voice

Thanks for your video talk. Yes some things can make us nervous and avoid stuff. Wish you all good progress with your life.

You are cute and smart.

Thank you for your reviews!

It's nice to hear that you are doing okay 👍🏼. What are those things that your are going to be doing once a month that scare you ? It's okay if you don't wanna answer.

One of us 🧟‍♂️ 🖤 Welcome to the cult

You gave me a good laugh when you said "you can't be that picky" idk why 😂. You did a great job explaining your points. Good review 👍🏼

Hey sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your anxiety. I know how it feels. I hope it gets better for you. 👍

That sucks that you got covid. I hope you gotten better now.