u/Economy_Temporary_55

It's genuinely one of my favorite sensations. The pressure feels so comforting. It's like a hug minus the person! It's also oddly nice when it pinches a little. I find it very grounding.

Obviously, the feeling only lasts for a couple seconds, and it will cut off your circulation if you leave it on for too long. I know I'm not the only autistic person who enjoys physical pressure. So do you guys use any other objects or activities to get this sensation? I'm thinking of getting myself a chest binder mostly because it would feel comfortable, although I also like to look masculine.

I'm late diagnosed autistic and have been struggling with all kinds of stuff (depression, anxiety, etc) for basically my whole life. Lately, I've been sleeping a lot more, withdrawing from my family, and spending hours on my phone. So it seems to my mom as if my mental health is declining. Inside, strangely, I feel a lot healthier than I have in the past. However, she's constantly telling me I'm "working against myself" and "regressing." I've been vegetarian for 9 years. She seems to think the majority of my mental health issues would magically resolve if I changed my diet and ate more protein. Nutrition absolutely plays a role in mental health; that's a fact. But it's not the only factor. Far from it. And I'm doing the best I can with my diet, especially since I've struggled with disordered eating in the past. So her comments really frustrate me. She's a great mom, and I don't want to ruin my relationship with her, but her presence makes me feel physically ill these days. I usually stay silent when she's yelling at me, but today I kinda let some stuff loose. I've been in therapy for 2.5 years, including 3 months of IOP. My mom has some struggles of her own, and I've suggested many times that she sees a therapist. Today, I told her that I won't work with her until she works on herself. Needless to say, things got heated.

Anyway, I'm just wondering if anyone is in a similar situation?