Oh, That’s Just My Autism

As my diagnosis appointment rapidly approaches, I’m feeling a bit nervous that I’ve got it all wrong. Maybe I’m making this all up? Is this all a big overreaction?? The imposter syndrome is real, y’all. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

In this episode I’m talking about all the feelings that holidays can bring up for a person on the spectrum (hello, loneliness!) and how I managed to turn my frown upside down today. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

There are days where I just don’t feel ok. I’m anxious and irritable and distracted...but I don’t know why! This day is no better or worse than other days, so where is this coming from?? Does this happen to anyone else??  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

This episode topic actually came in as a listener request and I thought it was a great idea! So often we can get hung up on the struggles that can come with being on the spectrum that we forget about all the ways that ASD makes us and our lives better. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have some *favorite* ASD traits? Would you change your neurotype if you could? Let me know!  If you enj...

Today I want to discuss self-diagnosis of Autism vs. obtaining a formal diagnosis, and why I’ve chosen to go with the latter. PS. Both ways are valid! The organization I’m going through for my assessment is a non-profit by the name of GRASP and their website is grasp.org. They offer reasonably priced assessments (compared to others) and they also have a sliding scale fee option for lower income in...

Our trip to Universal Studios finally happened yesterday and oh boy, did I ever go into a big fat shutdown today on our drive home. Ugh. Also realizing what I thought was anxiety all these years may at some moments actually be sensory overstimulation. Who knew?  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email m...

I’ve been exploring my childhood self a lot these days - picking apart memories and talking a lot to my mom - looking for clues that would indicate that I was autistic. I talk today about some of the things I’ve uncovered so far. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

My name is Melissa, but people often call me Michelle, or don’t remember me at all. Does anyone else struggle with feeling invisible or unimportant? If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Why did no one tell me about executive dysfunction earlier?? When you live your whole life struggling with things that are supposed to be “easy”, you start to assume that you’re just broken or incompetent or lazy. Well guess what? You’re not...and neither am I! Executive Dysfunction is a real thing and I’m here to talk about it.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get...

I recently discovered that I have a type of synesthesia that I didn’t even know existed: Sequence/Space Synesthesia. I talk about this, and also ramble on a bit about how I have a list of my favorite words in my phone and how I like “sharp” letters more than “soft” letters. Does anyone else’s brain work this way??  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find...

I’ve been self-employed for 9 years now, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns! In this episode I weigh the pros and cons of self employment as I ponder a possible return to the workforce in the near future.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

This was a vulnerable place to record from, guys. Post-meltdown and in a fog, I try to get some thoughts out and process, which is hard to do when your brain is not operating at full capacity.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

In this episode I discuss Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory and Sam from Atypical, delving into how I relate to these characters deeply in spite of them having a presentation that differs from my own.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

My day started off fine but then a frustrating task derailed me and my brain just couldn’t seem to bounce back. Does this happen to anyone else?? Oh dear brain, just relax and let it go, will ya?  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Discussing the ways I struggle with friendships as an autistic person, including not knowing the social rules, being “ghosted” by people you thought were your friends, and finding most people confusing and exhausting.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Going out of town for one night has got me in my usual over-analytical, hyper-planning mode and I’m driving myself crazy. Does this happen to anyone else??  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

In this episode I talk about how I first began to suspect that I’m autistic. If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)

Introductions are awkward...or maybe it’s just me? It might be me. Anyway, my name is Melissa, and I’m here to talk about Autism! Listen to find out a little bit about who I am and why I’m doing this podcast.  If you enjoy the pod and want more content, or just want to get in touch, find me on IG @oh.thatsjustmyautism or shoot me an email me at ohthatsjustmyautism@gmail.com :-)