30-10-2025 08:38 AM
30-10-2025 08:38 AM
Good on you @puppydoglover ! I'm happy to meet you!
My partner is on the spectrum, and we've been together for over 22 years! He is the most gentle and caring man that I have ever met! He's also the most annoying! 😂
He's excentric, mostly deaf and a hoarder. We have a lot of love and mutual respect! He's not had it easy 'living' (not literally) with me but has an abundant of forgiveness regarding my mental health issues, especially going through depressive episodes and my CPTSD! Walk tall and proud puppydoglover! 💛
30-10-2025 08:51 AM
30-10-2025 08:51 AM
@DownMoreThanUp Thanks for the sayings! I like the rejection sensitive dysphoria as I learnt from that one. I would put myself in that category but had no idea it had a name. Interesting! 💛
30-10-2025 09:04 AM
30-10-2025 09:04 AM
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30-10-2025 09:11 AM
30-10-2025 09:11 AM
Hi @DownMoreThanUp @heartathome i have rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) as well. I have ASD (autism) and possibly ADHD so it’s common with those that have them.
30-10-2025 09:30 AM
30-10-2025 09:30 AM
That's interesting! I didn't know that @Blackcloud @DownMoreThanUp I think mine (if I have it) is from my past experiences in childhood and CPTSD. I don't think bipolar would have anything to do with RSD. I don't know, though! I don't know if I have RSD but I can relate to everything on it! 💛
30-10-2025 10:57 AM
30-10-2025 10:57 AM
@Dreamy How are you lovely? Thank you for the affirmations.
I’ve had to book Wilbur in to vet. He is dragging his bum at times but doesn’t have worms. I’m so worried I’ve been crying all morning. 😞 The affirmations reminded me you’re amazing for remembering me each day.
30-10-2025 11:12 AM
30-10-2025 11:12 AM
Hello @Cuddlebear my sweet, honestly I'm not great, I can't stop the tears from flowing. I'm trying so hard to change things and make my life better but I keep getting more things thrown my way. (I'm safe). I'm spending my day curled up on my lounge with Casper.
Oh sweet I know it's scary when our dogs aren't well. I hope it all goes ok with the vet. Sending you hugs beautiful ❤️.
30-10-2025 11:24 AM
30-10-2025 11:24 AM
Hello @Blackcloud my sweet, I'm sorry to hear. Sitting with you and sending you hugs beautiful ❤️
30-10-2025 11:29 AM
30-10-2025 11:29 AM
@Dreamy all of these thoughts I’ve been having on a day to day basis are all due to my past experiences that has been affecting me throughout my life including today in general & I have nothing I can do in my life including hobbies like I’ve always been every single day for over a decade because of these experiences that all play a part of how I deal with life.
30-10-2025 11:32 AM
30-10-2025 11:32 AM
@Blackcloud i hear you sweet. What about going for a walk in a park? It seems like that's something you enjoy doing.
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