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What did you do today that made you feel proud?

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 00:01

Our fuse box went pop. Anything electrical scares me almost as much as Watership Down. Google wasn't any help. I had a ugly cry little sob in the understairs cupboard and considered whether we even needed electricity really. Then I got a grip, identified a blown light bulb caused it (I think?!), got the ladder (from the dark garden) and changed the bulb. I once lived with a hall with no light for years because I'd rather live in the dark than change a light bulb so this was no small thing for me. Then flipped the fuse box and everything worked again!

Obviously, I'm worried that I've somehow electrified the light switch. Obviously. Plus the ladder is still in the kitchen because I didnt want to go into the dark garden again.

But on a day where I was thinking I can't cope with everything being thrown at me, I'm actually very, very proud of myself. I'm sharing here because I can't tell anyone irl because it's just ridiculous that I feel like this over changing a light bulb and dealing with a fuse box (and dark garden).

So in the words of Heather Small, what have YOU done today to make you feel proud?

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 10/06/2026 00:07

Well done op - stuff like that scares me too - we're never too old to learn something new!

Mine is i got my autistic dd (7) interested in a book - one of those ones where you match the picture to the sound, on a board at the side

She understood what to do and happily did it with me for a good 10 mins before getting irritated 😄

She only usually accepts a book at bedtime, and its always the same Maisy ones, so this was nice.

NormasArse · 10/06/2026 00:07

I didn’t strangle my coworker.

You should all be proud of me.

XenoBitch · 10/06/2026 00:08

Finally went to one of my MH support groups after avoiding it for a few months.

Junehell · 10/06/2026 00:30

Didn't eat an entire sharing bar of chocolate in one go like I usually do and instead saved the last bit for tomorrow 😂

IAmBeaIDrinkTea · 10/06/2026 00:32

Forced myself off my arse and went to work even though I wanted to stay on the sofa scoffing crisps and watching Benidorm all afternoon. 😁

Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 10/06/2026 00:57

Realised im not just disabled and sick frequently (complicated lifelong health issues) and I am still the same feisty lady as I always was despite this.

Spookyseason · 10/06/2026 01:01

Stood up for myself with the Dr, after being fobbed off for months, and got a referal to a specialist clinic.

AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:50

mumofoneAloneandwell · 10/06/2026 00:07

Well done op - stuff like that scares me too - we're never too old to learn something new!

Mine is i got my autistic dd (7) interested in a book - one of those ones where you match the picture to the sound, on a board at the side

She understood what to do and happily did it with me for a good 10 mins before getting irritated 😄

She only usually accepts a book at bedtime, and its always the same Maisy ones, so this was nice.

That's fantastic! Fingers crossed it opens up a whole new genre of books for you both.

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:51

NormasArse · 10/06/2026 00:07

I didn’t strangle my coworker.

You should all be proud of me.

May both of you survive today too!🤣

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:52

XenoBitch · 10/06/2026 00:08

Finally went to one of my MH support groups after avoiding it for a few months.

Well done. That must gave been scary. I hope you found it beneficial.

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:53

Junehell · 10/06/2026 00:30

Didn't eat an entire sharing bar of chocolate in one go like I usually do and instead saved the last bit for tomorrow 😂

🤣 I'm very impressed.

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:54

IAmBeaIDrinkTea · 10/06/2026 00:32

Forced myself off my arse and went to work even though I wanted to stay on the sofa scoffing crisps and watching Benidorm all afternoon. 😁

That is always a moment of acheivement. 🤣

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:56

Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 10/06/2026 00:57

Realised im not just disabled and sick frequently (complicated lifelong health issues) and I am still the same feisty lady as I always was despite this.

Brilliant! I bet that was wonderful remembering who you are.

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 07:57

Spookyseason · 10/06/2026 01:01

Stood up for myself with the Dr, after being fobbed off for months, and got a referal to a specialist clinic.

Well done! That is no mean feat. I hope it goes well for you.

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socks1107 · 10/06/2026 07:58

Completed the first draft of my uni assignment a week early. I’ve not done an academic essay in 30 years, and I’m managing it around full time work.

Gardenflowering · 10/06/2026 08:07

Had a chat with ChatGPT last night.
Yep.
Wrote down my fears there instead of here and do you know what, she’s a very wise bot.
She gave me cracking perspective and advice so do you know what I did? I took that advice with grace.
Proud that I’m no longer spiralling into an anxious state!
I kinda love ChatGPT!

AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 08:42

socks1107 · 10/06/2026 07:58

Completed the first draft of my uni assignment a week early. I’ve not done an academic essay in 30 years, and I’m managing it around full time work.

I dont think I ever managed that when I was at uni so well done! I hope you do well

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AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 08:46

Gardenflowering · 10/06/2026 08:07

Had a chat with ChatGPT last night.
Yep.
Wrote down my fears there instead of here and do you know what, she’s a very wise bot.
She gave me cracking perspective and advice so do you know what I did? I took that advice with grace.
Proud that I’m no longer spiralling into an anxious state!
I kinda love ChatGPT!

I'm glad you found it helpful. I hope the techniques continue to work for you.

I have recently done the same and now understand why people become "friends" with AI. It was just so reassuring! 🤣 I also asked it to identify a book for me and it told me "it was satisfying to identify the right book" and thanked me for giving it so many details. I had to remind myself that it wasn't real. It's a bit scary really.

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merrymelody · 10/06/2026 08:50

I celebrated my DD’s 26th birthday.

MochaMadness · 10/06/2026 08:54

Got out of bed, showered my bottom half, used a shower wipe with DH's help on my top. Did my arm exercises and stayed up for a few hours.

It may not sound like much but I'm 3 days post breast cancer surgery and just trying to get through the days right now.

GiddyHam · 10/06/2026 09:05

Glimpsed my avoidant ex from a distance after 100+ days no contact and didn't fall to the floor a crying heap.

deste · 10/06/2026 09:09

Not done it yet but going to see my grandaughter dancing in town in an hours time. First time in a couple of years ive been able to do it. She is a lot younger then the others but an amazing dancer. We are so proud.

AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 09:11

merrymelody · 10/06/2026 08:50

I celebrated my DD’s 26th birthday.

That sounds like it was difficult? Would you like to tell us about her?

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theworldisadarkplace · 10/06/2026 09:11

MochaMadness · 10/06/2026 08:54

Got out of bed, showered my bottom half, used a shower wipe with DH's help on my top. Did my arm exercises and stayed up for a few hours.

It may not sound like much but I'm 3 days post breast cancer surgery and just trying to get through the days right now.

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Well done, Mocha! That's good progress x

AutismPosts · 10/06/2026 09:13

MochaMadness · 10/06/2026 08:54

Got out of bed, showered my bottom half, used a shower wipe with DH's help on my top. Did my arm exercises and stayed up for a few hours.

It may not sound like much but I'm 3 days post breast cancer surgery and just trying to get through the days right now.

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Well done. I hope your recovery goes smoothly. My friend had surgery and it was successful and she is living her best life now. Sending strength.

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