Many of us who have been later diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism were given various labels as children…and adults. People called us weird or hyper or strange or creepy. These were all hurtful, especially as we tried SO hard to fit in, but no matter what we did or who we pretended to be, NT…
Health anxiety and COVID vaccination
First, I am 100% pro vaccination. I get my flu vaccine every year, and even volunteered for a COVID vaccine trial (where I was more afraid that they would find some awful disease in the initial screening than you know, injecting me with a Phase 1 experimental drug). I even gave a lecture the other…
Cats, Snakes, Special Interests and Injuries
After last week's way too heavy post, I'm going back to what I prefer - making fun of myself! The Psycho Killer (aka Pali) On Twitter this morning, one of the people that I follow @mykola asked "If you are BOTH #ActuallyAutistic and #ADHD, please quote tweet this tweet and tell us how your experience…
People-pleasing, rebellion and sex
CONTENT WARNING. The most recent revelations of sexual abuse by men in power both in Australia and elsewhere in the world, have left me in a rather weird situation; many of the things that I experienced as a young woman would certainly be considered sexual abuse and even rape, but why aren't I more traumatised?…
Sex, intimacy and autism (1)
Part 1: Alcohol Content Warning - naturally... I've been trying to write this (and follow-up posts) for ages, but all the recent news about violence towards women and sexual abuse in Australia (and the UK) has been really difficult. There were so many experiences in my early adult life which were more than likely abuse…
Diagnosis…but
Cicada Shell - representing growth and enlightenment So, I finally got around to getting a professional assessment for ASD and ADHD, which to nobody's surprise, diagnosed me with both (spoiler alert lol). I went to a psychiatrist for an initial assessment and referral to a psychologist (mostly because Medicare subsidised it). He recommended various types…
MY experience volunteering for a COVID vaccine trial
I am lucky to live in Australia, which to date, has managed the COVID outbreak very well; for example, in July this year, the State of Victoria had 700 odd cases a day (as did the UK and Spain) and now, Victoria is 28 days without a case and the UK and Spain are on…
America, vote wisely
Content Warning Yes, he triggers me.Trump is the face of every bully in school,The face of every man who’s abused you,The face of every man who’s lied to youThe face of every man who’s screamed at youThe face of every man who uses his power and moneyTo walk over those he sees as weaker than…
Alexithymia and Anxiety
Rainbow lorikeets - Image by magee from Pixabay I haven’t written anything for ages; sorry (not really...only sorry to me because I am so slack - though when I tell people that I think I am lazy, they always laugh hysterically - obviously my definition of lazy is not the same theirs, haha). I could…
Loss and grief
On Easter Sunday, I watched Andrea Bocelli sing Amazing Grace in front of the Duomo in Milan. I couldn’t finish watching in one go, it was just so incredibly sad. It was also one of the most beautiful and hopeful things I have ever seen. The world is a very bizarre place right now; everything…
Eccentricity Me 