The Chronic Couple

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There were so many reasons that I was unable to attend school like everyone else, and I had no idea. After pushing through for so many years, I was luckily able to start homeschooling in seventh grade due to what we thought were chronic migraines. I now know that it was sensory overload. Something I had not even heard of at the time. There were so many questions that had answers, but because I was undiagnosed, and had no idea that I was autistic those questions remained unanswered until I was 37 years old. It shouldn’t be this way. I found myself becoming more miserable by the hour at school, due to so many factors, and would absolutely collapse when I got home or have a complete and total meltdown. I was one person at school and a completely different person at home. That’s why knowing that we are autistic is so important. That way we can get the proper accommodations to make life for us, at the bare minimum, on an even playing field with everyone else. Was this something that happened to you as well? #actuallyautistic #autism #autisticadults #autismawareness #autisticwomen #autisticpride #neurodivergent #latediagnosedautistic #autisticproblems

These responses were too good not to share. Part two will be coming up next! 🤣#autistic #actuallyautistic #actuallyautisticadults #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autism #autisticadults #autisticwomen #autisticpride #autisticculture #audhd #audhder #audhdwoman #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdlife

Image description: Things disabled people would love to hear.I would love to learn more about your condition.Yes, we are accessible. I support your treatment choices. If I overstep please let me know. You’re hired.What are your accommodations? You’re invited but no pressure. I may not understand but I’m here.I believe you.#actuallyautistic #autism #autistic #autisticadults #neurodiversity #autismadvocate #autisticartist #disabled #disability #autismcommunity #EDS #MCAS #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonie #spoonielife #mentalhealth #invisibleillness #butyoudontlooksick #ehlersdanlossyndrome #spoonieproblems #mastcellactivationdisorder #fibromyalgia #chronicillness

This absolutely blew my mind! For anyone else, who would like to read more about this very interesting article from @additudemag please see the link here! PMDD, Autism and ADHD: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder as ComorbidityVideo ID: [When you find out up to 92% of autistic people and up to 46% of people with ADHD who have periods also have PMDD…]#autismcommunity #adhd #autism #actuallyautistic #adhdproblems #adhdwomen #autisticwomen #autisicadults #pmdd #pmddawareness #pmddsupport

I swear the older I get the more my body starts falling apart.Many autistics have Joint Hypermobility-Related Disorders. Even though this connection is rarely discussed, despite growing research.Hypermobility can be a sign of hereditary disorders of connective tissue. Considering that pain can remain untreated in some Autistics due to Interoception (the perception of sensations from inside the body and includes the perception of physical sensations), increasing awareness about the connection is extremely important.I myself am autistic and have EDS (Hypermobile type) and I deal with chronic pain on a daily basis.Knowing I have EDS helped me so much. After a geneticist diagnosed me, I was sent to a physical therapist, occupational therapist, MCAS specialist, and I now have braces and mobility aids. I also started the correct meds for MCAS and pain which have helped my quality of life, tremendously.Being in pain and not knowing why is one of the worst feelings you could ever imagine. That’s why we want to spread as much awareness as possible about not just EDS but its connection with the Autistic Community. Were you aware of this connection?#mcas #butyoudontlooksick #invisibleillness #chronicfatigue #chronicpain #actuallyautistic #autisticadults #disability #autism #fibrofighter #fibromyalgia #spoonielife #disabilities #chronicillness #ehlersdanlossyndrome #eds #spoonie #mastcellactivationdisorder #spoonies #ehlersdanlos #heds #invisabledisability

Not so talked about Autistic Traits, Intense emotions,Strong connection with animals,Reads and talks at a very young age,Body pain and flexibility( Ehlers Danlos syndrome)Strong sense of justice“Broken wrist” sleeping and sitting #actuallyautistic #autism #autistic #autisticadults #autismawareness #autismproud #autismcommunity #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #thechroniccouple #nothingaboutuswithoutus #neurodiversity #autismadvocate #autismcommunity

It definitely would’ve been nice to know that we were both Autistic when we were kids. So many things would’ve been easier because of accommodations we both desperately needed.Less holding ourselves to impossible standards comparing ourselves to Neurotypicals who just don’t face the same challenges.We are both thankful that we finally found out but when you realize you’re autistic as an adult I think you always wonder what it would’ve been like to have known when you were younger.Does any other late in life Autistics I feel this way? #actuallyautistic #autism #autistic #autisticadults #autismawareness #autismproud #autismcommunity #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #thechroniccouple #neurodiversity #autismadvocate #autismcommunity #redinstead

Last year it took days for us to recover from putting up our Christmas tree. So we had an idea! Saran wrap it and store it in a Christmas tree bag we bought off Amazon and keep it in the garage for next year. It looked a little messy when we first opened it but it took about 10 minutes to straighten as opposed to the eight hours it felt like it took last year. If you can get someone to help you put up the tree hopefully you can just saran wrap it and maintain it every year without putting your body into a flare! #actuallyautistic #autism #autistic #autisticadults #neurodiversity #autismadvocate #autisticartist #disabled #disability #autismcommunity #EDS #MCAS #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonie #spoonielife #mentalhealth #invisibleillness #butyoudontlooksick #ehlersdanlossyndrome #ADHD #spoonieproblems #mastcellactivationdisorder #fibromyalgia #chronicillness

Can anyone else relate? I feel like my autism and my ADHD are constantly battling between each other. I want routine but can’t seem to stick to one, I wanna order but can’t seem to have the executive function to make that order happen. Things that require minimal effort like something that I only have to do a few times a month I can keep in perfect order. But those daily tasks like dishes and laundry just seem to become impossible to do frequently enough. So I end up letting them pile up until it’s absolutely necessary and I have no more clothes or no more dishes and then it actually gets done. My ADHD side understands this but my autistic side gets extremely frustrated. I’m learning to make peace with it and realize that it’s just how I am. Do you have a similar experience? Leave it in the comments below! Inspired by: restlesshandsclub on Tiktok #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthmatters #neurodivergent #ADHD #adhdcommunity #adhdadults #adhdsupport #adhdwomen #adhdbrain #disabled #mentalhealthsupport #actuallyautistic #autism #autistic #autisticadults #autismawareness #neurodiversity #autismcommunity #autismproud #neurodiverse #autisticpride #autismadvocate

Yes, we are grown adults and we still eat our favorite safe foods. Just maybe a little fancier version now 🤣 Your turn! Tell us you’re autistic without telling us you’re autistic. Btw, this is supposed to be Matt’s “Proper/pretentious voice” 🤣 #actuallyautistic #autism #autistic #autisticadults #autismawareness #autismproud #autismcommunity #autisticmemes #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #thechroniccouple #nothingaboutuswithoutus #neurodiversity #autismadvocate #autismcommunity #actuallyautisticmemes #redinstead