A space to share a little of my experience as an Adult with Autism.

Possible TW mental illness.

I got my diagnosis as an adult-yes, another one of those cases. I graduated in Biology, so I've always been a "scientifically curious person," including when it comes to mental issues. Yes, I felt I was "weird," but I was taught and molded to follow patterns, which later led to several comorbidities that I still struggle with today.

After finishing my master's degree, I had managed to complete it, six months late, and was once again entering another deep depressive crisis. I already had this diagnosis; I've been seeing psychologists since I was a child. So, I was leaving that behind to see a psychologist again. But this time, I wanted something deeper. Because I was really thinking about some pretty extreme things during that time, I decided to seek help for the suspected ADHD, reluctantly, because I'd never had the hyperactivity part of it. But well, the doctor soon realized that my diagnosis, in addition to attention deficit, also included autism, and depression was another comorbidity.

After a period of denial, frustration, and other anxieties, today I feel fulfilled by the diagnosis. I've learned to respect my limits. Despite never having found a job (and having no expectations of finding one for various reasons), I live one day at a time, taking my medication, and no longer having frequent, even daily, crises like I used to.

Things that I thought were normal but were neurodivergences

Don't take this as a diagnosis, go to the doctor you lazy person. >:(

  • "What do you mean you can't "hear" electricity?"

  • Thinking that hearing everything at the same time was normal. - Don't typical people hear; the beating of a mosquito's wings, the honking of a motorcycle horn in the background, the chirping of a bird far away, the person next to them chewing, while they were talking to each other??

  • 'Wait, what do you mean by "you can't feel the clothes on your body"?'

  • WHAT IS THAT ALL LIGHT, MY EYES AAAA

  • I feel tired all the time. But I'm not a single mother, nor a part-time worker thats study in night. Existence is tiring. :(

  • Foods Types
    • I currently live alone, and I have these productivity issues, so sometimes I even forget to prepare food. And also, I don't like to do just anything. I usually choose simple things to do, because the more steps a task has, the more confused I get. Here are some things I find enjoyable and simple to make!

    *Remember to consult a nutrition professional before starting any diet change!


    Tapioca Pancakes

    Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon prepared tapioca
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper

    • Filling: I used shredded chicken, cheese, and parsley. Get creative and create a variety of fillings: meat, leeks, cheeses, salmon, pepperoni, some vegetables, and so on.

    Instructions:

  • 1. In a bowl, crack the egg, beat it with the tapioca, add the grated cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a small skillet, lightly grease it with olive oil, and pour in the beaten egg. Cook on one side, then flip to cook the other side. Don't overcook it to avoid overcooking.
  • 2. Add the filling and close the omelet. Cook over low heat for a little longer to melt the cheese and warm the ingredients a little, then serve.

    • **Here I am using tapioca, but you can use wheat flour or oat flakes! I often replace with oat flakes, because it is healthier.


    Milkshake/Smoothie

    Ingredients

  • 6 ice cubes (if you want)
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1-4 strawberries (or any other fruit)
  • 1/2 cup of milk (or 150g yogurt)
  • Carton heavy cream (if you want more creamy)

    • Instructions:

  • Just put everything in the blender, and serve in a glass with a straw.

    • **This was a great way I found to consume fruit in a healthier way (besides the juice straight from the fruit) since I have problems with the texture of some fruits (I can't eat bananas in their natural state, for example, but I love banana smoothies).


    Air fryer vegetable pie

    Ingredients

    18 cm pan.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk.
  • 100 ml oil
  • 1 level teaspoon baking powder

    • Instructions:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 5 minutes. Place the pan inside the air fryer and cook for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

    • **I believe it can be done in a traditional oven, but you will have to look at the proportion and temperature of your oven and correlate it to the temperature.

  • Characters

    • Characters that i like and who are canonically autistic - or not -(the non-canonic is pure opinion of mine).

  • Some Article Resources and Other Readings
  • Researchers Identify Four Autism Subtypes with Distinct Genes and Traits; (07/2025)
  • Exploring maximizing, satisficing and minimizing tendency in decision-making among autistic and neurotypical individuals; (04/2022)
  • Posture and Gait in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); (02/2018)
  • Autism: Neuroimagem; (05/2006)
  • Delicious low FODMAP and gluten free recipes for everyday life.

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