Positivity for people on the Autism spectrum.

I'm an autistic person. I like to spread positive things. And so can you by Submitting your own positivity posts to go along with the ones I post! You can also request positivity posts by sending me an Ask!

[positivityautistic]

Discontinued

I will no longer be posting nor interacting with this blog.

I have lost all interest in this website and have moved on fully to Twitter.

If you wish to see things from me as myself, there'll be a link at the bottom of this post.

Another reason as to why I will no longer use this account is because I, again, no longer know what else to say on here.

I'm terrified of starting drama and discourse but some of my posts have gotten a 25/75 positive/negative reaction in the interactions and that is far from what the intent with this blog was.

Yes, the post itself was VERY controversial and I was heavily considering not posting it, the reason why I posted it was to cheer up a friend of mine.

But alas, as my interest in this site has been reducing along with my motivation to run this blog, I will no longer be answering asks, messages, submissions or make anymore posts.

It's been fun while it lasted and I'm glad that so many people decided to follow.

Thank you all ♡

/Eli

( https://twitter.com/QueenSenpai )

[positivityautistic]

I would like to apologize (very important)

I have been really bad with posting on this blog or even answering asks. I have quite a lot of unanswered asks that have been laying in my inbox for several months and I'm so sorry. I've seen them, I just can't get myself to answer or post anything here. I won't get specific but... A lot of things are going on - not just in my life - but mostly in my head. It's incredibly difficult to try to spread positive thoughts when one can't even think positively oneself. I *promise* I'll try to get back to this blog as soon as my brain and things around me are calming down. I haven't abandoned this blog, it's just on an unspoken hiatus that has no clear end-date just yet. I apologize, especially to all those who've sent in asks. Those in need of positivity. Those with questions. Those who want to share their happiness. I apologize but I just can't as things are right now. I love you guys so much, I promise I'll come back as soon as I can. Remember, you're all valid. Thanks for reading! /Eli/

[positivityautistic]

ahhh!!! my crush and i are both autistic and we ramble on abt our special interests...mine is a bit embarrassing and they don't make excessive fun of me for it like Everyone Else so im like yay!!! thank u!!! and they go on abt their special interest and i love when they get all excited abt it and it's just The Best....

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy to hear that, buddy! :D 

[positivityautistic]

sonic has always been an interest that i've fallen back on over the years. it just makes me happy!! how about you?

Personally, I recently got back into Homestuck after dropping it in around 2015. (I somehow managed to read the first ~3000 pages in one day.)

(Also funny story about Sonic; I’ve only played 2 Sonic games, one of the main games for the PS2 and Sonic Riders Zero Gravity.)

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I used to chew my lips til I did damage, but now I've bought two chewlery and have a third coming in the mail! Now whenever I'm overstimmed I can redirect myself safely! And I can hide them at work and chew as needed and haven't been given grief! Makes a small, anxious bean happy! I have a jellyfish, a BiteSaber and now a Lego brick is coming! :D - 🏒🦊 (Hockey Fox Anon!)

!!! I’m so happy for you!

Also “hockey fox anon” sounds adorable.

[positivityautistic]

I like cookie dough, the chunks of dough are a good feeling!! Sensory heaven

Nice!!! :D 

[positivityautistic]

Old special interests.

What are some old special interests of yours that you’ve dropped but then picked back up years later?

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Honestly? I love to click pens. I know the noise can be annoying to other people, so I don't do it as much as I'd like to, unfortunately. I have a fidget cube, and the clicky red buttons and switch have a similar enough sound to the pen, but it's not the same. The shape of the pen in my hand, how it feels when I push it under my thumb, and the clicky noise are all really soothing to me.

I can honestly relate to that feeling a lot, pen-click is something very special. 

[positivityautistic]

Stimming question:

If you do stim, what are your favorite stims and/or (if you have any) stim-toys? 

[positivityautistic]

I really enjoy cherry and chocolate. Together, they're often called cherry cordial. The cherry flavor is fruity, and the chocolate is sweet, and getting bits of cherry and chocolate to chew on are certainly a nice addition. Luckily, there's a brand that has cherry cordial lactose free, perfect for me!

Sounds nice! :D 

[positivityautistic]

I like mint and coffee. I don't know why, both are amazing separately and also good together so why not.

That’s how I feel about lemon chocolate. Two great tastes that taste great together!

[positivityautistic]

I love chocolate and peanut butter ice cream! It's even better if one component is served hot on the ice cream flavor of the other... like hot peanut butter sauce on chocolate ice cream or hot fudge on peanut butter ice cream. But no actual peanuts- I have issue with swallowing hard bits

Ooooh! Nice! 

[positivityautistic]

I love coffee with chocolate! Especially if either has cookies or cookie dough. I just love coffee in general, but don't care for plain coffee ice cream, so I add the chocolate and crushed oreos if theres no cookies to begin with. Sometimes adding a little bit of peanut butter from a jar can give it an extra kick! Currently on my phone, so I apologize for any autocorrect or typos.

Oooooooh that sounds good! Even though I don’t really like coffee, myself. 

[positivityautistic]

I love mango-papaya one, and then caramel chocolate! It tastes like winter on a tropical island 😄

!!! Oooh! That sounds really nice! 

[positivityautistic]

Strange question.

This has nothing to do with autism or anything, just out of curiosity: What is your favorite ice cream combo that you’d like others to try? Also, can you explain why you like it so much or what it feels like to eat it?

Example: Personally, lemon + chocolate is my favorite. First you feel the freshness from the lemon and then the amazing sweetness of the chocolate and it just tastes so perfect. But it has to be real, Italian lemon ice cream, no cheap one. And the chocolate can’t be minty, that’ll ruin the flavor.

[positivityautistic]

@ the anon: Special interests are common, but just like any other autistic trait, not everyone on the spectrum has one! Nothing wrong with that!

Very true! 

[positivityautistic]

Hey. So, i realized i might need extra help in life, so two questions. 1) How do i get diagnosed? 2) How likely am i to get supplumental income? I live in the united states, if that helps. I realized trying to make it through adulthood undiagnosed might land in more doodoo than a diagnosis could. Sure, maybe i wont be able to adopt kids (im working on my hormonal issues so thats one problem possibly solved). Hopefully ill be able to own a gun (but my bf has one so eh). (1)

(2) I just would like advice on this. Im not in the best financial situation, and i realized the hours i was working mightve been too many (and in a high pressure, noisy environment). Plus, i could get accomodations at work and in college (if i go back to school). Accomodations would help alot (like extra breaks, stricter adherence to a schedule, and sensory stuff). And maybe id be taken seriously, too. I realized that these things are not optional if i wanna be indepedent. Sry for the long ask.

I’m really sorry but I cannot answer this unfortunately. I’m really sorry.

Does anyone else here have answers?