Blogging the life of an autistic woman
I started this blog with the intention of spending 2020 giving a day to day account of an autistic persons day to day life. And then pandemic. Its not an excuse but there was no way this was happening while I was existing through that, and in many ways continue to do so. But I … Continue reading FOMO
I have been rough with a series of quick succession migraines during the last couple of days. Like as soon as I thought it was over, I got hit with another. By yesterday, I had to just turn everything off, blackout my room and die a thousand deaths. I'm still quite 'hungover' with the after … Continue reading 6-8/1/2020 – Co-Morbidity
(I use the term 'trigger words' to demarcate content that deals with some issues that may affect those with PTSD and/or other trauma. I cannot cover all eventualities but do try to put them alongside content where they might be needed) TRIGGER WORDS: NEGLECT, CHILD DEATH, SUICIDE It is said by some that to qualify … Continue reading 5/5/2020 – Caring too much…or not enough?
You know I said I would try and blog every day but sometimes it would be collated? Yeah...this is why. Executive function. Or a lack of. I basically forgot I had a blog and then couldn't start the task of typing. Executive functioning is the ability to order, organise, initiate, plan, execute, and complete tasks. … Continue reading 3&4/1/2020 – This is executive function disorder
I woke up in a blindingly awful mood today. I average 4 hours sleep a night at the moment...sometimes I get a staggering 6 but it can be as little as 1 hour. One of the causes is a twitch/shudder/shaking we can't seem to diagnose (it is quite violent and not a 'normal' sleep jerk … Continue reading 2/1/2020 – Sleep, mood and shops. But mostly sleep.
This year I intend to do a post each day about my life as an Autistic woman. This will sometimes not happen as you will find out. My life is quite chaotic. I'm about to turn 35. I'm a married mum of one human boy and one feline girl. I run my own business (or … Continue reading 1/1/2020 – New Year, Decade and Project
Autistic Birdy 