THIS IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE/COMPREHENSIVE LIST!!!!!
this is my rough draft of autistic symptoms that i have
BEING AUTISTIC
-neurotypical people are shown in repeated research to have an immediate "negative view" when they meet an autistic/neurodivergent person, this happens to me frequently
-autism often misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and i went years believing i was "emotionally unstable" and thats it
-autism and anorexia have a link, perfectionism and anorexia has a link which would explain my weight obsession and dieting/eating habits
-anxiety, sleep problems, seizures, elevated risk of gastrointestinal problems
autistic traits in general
---difficulties with emotional control
---extreme reactions to stimuli such as light, touch, or noise
---learning difficults, especially with language and speech
------speech therapy classes from 3rd through 5th grade
------could not learn french in high school
---trouble with verbal and non-verbal communication
---speak monotone, hard to place accent, "weird" or large vocabulary, too quiet or loud
---distracted easily by small sounds
burnout
---referred to in DSM as "catatonia"
---chronic exhaustion, lose skills, reduced tolerance to stimulas
---chronic life stress, unmeet needs over a long time
---can last for months
intertia
---poor ability to transition between activites, switching between tasks, even just going to the bathroom or remembering to eat
---struggle to get started with tasks, but also difficult to stop once started something
---hyperfocus that overrides everything
---DSM says highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intense or focus
masking
---concealing true self to fit into society's norms or expectations
---appear more competent socializing than actually are
---switch between poor eye contact, too much staring, and inbetween
---not healthy to do it for a long time, listening to an inner critic that is negative
meltdown
---panic attack, uncontrollable for the person when they start, temporarily loses control of their behavior, interruptions can cause it, sensory overwhelm, can present as anger, shouting, crying, rocking, shutting down "statue mode"
---can temporarily mask it until in a safe place and then it explodes
---not feeling safe holds it in and represses it then it boils over eventually
monotropy
---allocates attention resources to a very limited range of interests or activites
---when focused, engagement is profound and intense, shifting attention can be emotionally and cognitively taxing, and interruptions are highly disruptive and may result in a complete loss of focus
monotropic brain tips
---love routines- so use new routines
---interruptions can be jarring- so set boundaries
---transition/intertia issues- use timers/alarms
---create ritual for transition- stretch, alarms, etc to switch tasks
motor skills
---struggle learning to a ride a bike, tie shoes
---sometimes diagnosed with dyspraxia, neurological condition that affects physical coordination
---probably related to monotropic thinking
motor skills: stimming
---repetitive movements- bouncing leg or foot, cracking fingers, counting fingers, snapping fingers, playing with lighter or vape or pen, pacing
---"self soothing" techniques when stressed or anxious
---sometimes done to help concentrate or focus
rigid thinking patterns & ocd, perfectionism, finding failure unbearable
---the tendency to believe there is a perfect solution to every problem, that doing something perfectly (i.e. mistake-free) is not only possible, but also necessary, and that even minor mistakes will have serious consequences
---down to picking out socks and underwear, even when im wearing clothes that cover it
---hate being watched while doing things
---specialized and often obsessive interests or behaviors
OCD
OCD plucking hair
OCD scratching
OCD bump popping
OCD cleaning
OCD organizing
loud sharp noises
noises when I'm hungry
hyperfixating
Overlap between ADHD and Bipolar:
-Poor/trouble thinking -Hyperactive -Disorganized
-Mania can worsen ADHD symptoms, but also, ADHD medication can increase manic energy.
Differences:
Bipolar Mania
-doesn't just feel like you have unlimited energy, but actually able to keep going and going
Racing thoughts
-in head constantly changing without any real power to focus on one
Pressured speech
-person you're speaking with feels like you're talking without any pauses, may interrupt a lot
Mood
-mood changes are random, and cycle, alternate from mania to depression, sometimes can go mania to mania or depression to depression; usually triggered by something in your life
Impulsivity
-hypersexuality, bad spending habits, but there is a momentum behind it where you dont realize whats happening before its too late
Sleep
-Decreased, if any, need for sleep along with increased energy leading to staying up all night, all kinds of seemingly exciting productive things.
ADHD:
-energy is not unlimited and doesn't have that "superhuman" feeling/quality to it
-interrupt bc you zoned out and may not even realize that someone said something
-may make unwise decisions bc it wasn't thought out well
-hyperfocused on something and stay up late, but will be tired the next day
Autism Symptoms list from years ago i made and still had saved
-high functioning autism symptoms
---Emotional sensitivity: intense emotional reaction compared to normal people for small irritations or difficulties
---Fixation on particular subjects: supernatural, the occult, aliens, ufos, space, physics, quantum physics, the Law of One
---Linguistic oddities: seem eccentric due to diverse vocabulary and interests, frequent interruptions, or focus on particular topics
---Social difficulties: lack of friends, close people to communicate with
---Problems processing physical sensations: noisy or crowded public places, specific noises or tastes or smells or feelings are intolerable
---Devotion to routine
---Development of repetion
---Dislike of change
---Focus on self: an inordinate focus on self. A person with high-functioning autism may spend an excessive amount of time talking about themselves, not allowing another person to share a complete thought or response.
---Unusual movement patterns: fidgeting, flailing, flapping, drumming on things, walking, etc.
---Black and white thinking
-potential inclusion of Sensory Processing Disorder
---over sensitive to environmental stimulation
---Do not like being touched
---Sensitive to sounds
---Began new tasks simultaneously and leave many uncompleted
---I use an inappropriate amount of force when handling objects.
---I often bump into things or develop bruises that I cannot recall.
---I have difficulty learning new motor tasks, or sequencing steps of a task.
---I need physical activities to help me maintain my focus throughout the day.
---I have difficulty staying focused at work and in meetings.
---I misinterpret questions and requests, requiring more clarification than usual.
---I have difficulty reading, especially aloud.
---My speech lacks fluency, I stumble over words.
---I must read material several times to absorb the content.
---I have trouble forming thoughts and ideas in oral presentations.
---I have trouble thinking up ideas for essays or written tasks at school.
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