Mornings with Monotropism, and my New Glass Hyperfixation! ☺️💜

My new hyperfixation is UV glass and the chemical composition of other glassware. ☺️💜❤️💜
My Dad had to go to the hospital for heart problems. It was scary and I do not feel like talking about it. He's out now, but he has to see a cardiologist. 😕
Monotropism is the tendency to focus on a small number of interests at a time, and to neglect or not notice others.
It shows up frequently in #autism, and can be found in #ADHD folks as well.
People with monotropism may find it difficult to shift their attention from one thing to another.
When a special interest becomes all
consuming, it can produce great things, but it can also become a problem.
It can also exacerbate ARFID, (avoidant restrictive food intake disorer) making it more difficult to remember to eat.
Do you experience monotropism?❤️💜❤️

[YourEnough._.]

I love how she’s not stopping him from info dumping, just making him eat a bite of food every once in a while

[lacroix]

“I’ve heard that UV glass is less radioactive than a banana” that’s hilarious and also very interesting

[Cheese-is-its-own-food-group]

I went to nursing school before I ever suspected that I had autism. My special interest is pharmacology. I didn’t graduate from nursing school but I passed pharmacology with flying colors. I was in nursing school in 1997-98 but I have studied medications on my own since then. I worked as a med tech at a women’s drug treatment center and I used to catch potential drug interactions that our nurses missed. Anyone who really knows me always comes to me with questions about their medications because they can rely on the information I have. I love hearing about others on the spectrum and their special interests. I always enjoy finding out more information about a lot of things.

[bambiquinton]

Sorry your dad is dealing with heart problems, Toren. Hope Papa Wolf 🐺 gets better soon. 💙❤️🧩

[mama]

Ooooohhh THIS is why my kiddo won’t stop talking about trees. Did not know there was a term for it!

[kristenroberts]

I love the “oh, okay” of genuine realization he’s still holding a bowl of food

[AnyaG.]

Going on a full walk with the bowl still in your hand is a whole mood

[lisa_wistfulone]

When I’m overstressed about something, especially if it’s beyond my control, I’ll sometimes choose to hyperfocus or infodump to help distract myself. It gives my emotions and body system a chance to relax, maybe even reset. Then, I can return to dealing/coping with the stressful thing when I’m ready. Otherwise, I overload.

I’m in my 50’s, and used to just plow through, letting myself unhealthily fixate on the stressors— because “that’s how adults deal with problems.” Now, I give myself the grace and understanding to take that break I desperately need. I never actually *Forget* the stressor (especially if it impacts someone I love). I just need to distance from it sometimes, so it doesn’t overwhelm me.

I’m sorry you all are dealing with Papa Wolf’s health. It’s a lot, for everyone, and everyone will have different ways of coping. Wishing the very best to all of you!🌷🌼🌿

[upandadams]

I wish my mom had been as knowledgeable, accepting, encouraging and loving as you are. I was bullied at home and at school.

[momosause]

The “oh okay” when she said take a bite was so cute❤ I have adhd and i skip meals on accident all the time

[carriecree]

Heart problems are scary for the family, in many different ways. Suddenly understanding so much about glass, which can be understood, gives Toren a safe subject devoid of emotions to slip into to help cope, i think. My husband is a heart patient (which I feel strange to say, because we're only 40), and the path of diagnosis and treatment was difficult for our children to process, just being grade school ages. Reading, artwork, watching shows helped them to escape the uncertainty that had become their world. I like chocolate, so I ate a lot of my feelings, but Only off of blue dessert plates, because my very favorite glass color is the dark cobalt blues.
Sending prayers and positive vibes🙏

[angelashortall]

I’m not gonna lie I would love to come over for breakfast or lunch just because I would get to learn something new and I would have something to remind me to take my bites. You both just seem so great and I just…. I didn’t have that kind of support in my family .like I had three different professionals Tell my family that I was autistic and each time the doctor was called a quack, and that there was nothing wrong with me by my guardians. It looks so nice in a supportive household.😢

[jennmullins]

I would seriously love it if you made a video getting into the glass facts you're talking about. Uranium glass is so neat! I know its not the focus of this channel, but id definitely watch it! :)

[sejhammer]

We have the same bowls! And I know what you mean, I got to lightheadedness today before I finally stopped info dumping about plants to my friends and ate some ravioli.

Frozen bags of edamame in the pod have been my go to “omg I need to eat” food lately. And sliced pickled beets in the resealable pack. When I finally can get my own property instead of just an apartment I’m going to grow beets

You’re great role models supporting each other. My kiddo is also autistic like me and he’s often telling me I need to take care of myself like I take care of others 💕

[kelliedoxiern]

My son had Aspergers. He took his life in 2017. He was 22. I will never get over it. I miss him so much.

[Fee.ur.local.therian]

The bonk is so relatable, sometimes I’ll just hit myself with a tv remote for no absolute reason lol. Also so sorry abt ur dad, Toren! I hope he gets better ❤❤

[morgan]

The "okay take a bite" been me and my mum since ever 😂

[CorgiStudio]

I seriously appreciate your calm, respectful reminders to not only check in on what’s in the hand (food) but also to check in with how the brain is processing the emotions going on. Kudos, and thank you for sharing a moment that I’m sure you’ve learned how to do through a lot of personal experience. ❤

[KimTheGoodGirl]

Mama Wolf, every video you're in truly heals parts of me. Thank you 🥹

[tenayal-a]

Being reminded to breathe and eat are the realist!! Gentle reminders work wonders for me