not really
somehow they don't dare yet, since my pain medication and other medication interferes so they can't just prescribe something without having a specialist on it (which they were talking about but they're incredibly slow at doing things here)
I used to hurt myself in times like these, but since my focus has changed to my Nevada (weird how that works) I've been less inclined to do it and I'm working on mechanisms that keep me from it, such as drawing on myself with a red pen.
It's not as bad as it sounds though - it happens once or twice a year, usually when there's a significant change at a bad time. I'm working with a new therapist at the Center for Autism to help me with coping.
I'm usually pretty happy though, but I do think Nevada will be able to brighten my days a lot more - I don't do too well with human interaction for too long and tend to get a bit lonely. So I really believe that he will make a huge difference, even be therapeutic.
I've always had it easier with animals :)
Only 11 days and I am super excited!
A bit annoyed though, since my mom has made a promise to take care of a cat the week after Nevada gets here - and somehow she's got me involved in it. I did tell her that I'm not going to be away from him for more than an hour tops, each day that first week. He's in a new place and needs to feel safe - I do think it will make a difference to him if I'm sitting in the same room being calm or walking around a bit. I don't want to leave him alone at such a time. I want to read to him, keep him company and make sure he is as comfortable as possible
Somehow my cousin, whose cat it is, has gotten the impression that I would be taking care of the cat as I live 4 minutes walk from her, in the same neighborhood (despite knowing that I don't leave my home unaccompanied)
sometimes people are so weird