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RainbowTrie
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Number of ratings35 Number of reviews13 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceFeb 13, 2016 Last activein last 6 months GenderNon-Binary PathStep 230 People helped57 Chats186 Group support chats65 Listener group chats10 Forum posts291 Forum upvotes442
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If you are in a crisis situation, all 7cups listeners are required to make the following referrals:  Click here if you are having suicidal thoughts or click here if you need help regarding sexual assault. Please return to 7cups when you are safe. You matter and your safety is important. 


Welcome to 7cups 

As someone who needs to talk through the things I'm going through to fully process them, but hasn’t always had access to therapy, 7-cups listeners have made a big impact on my journey. I hope I can be that supportive stepping stone for you as well. 

I primarily take general chat requests in blocks of 30min - 1 hour, but I can not schedule chats at this time. If you message me, I will try my best to get back to you, but if I can't respond to you immediately, or if you need more consistent support, please search though our list of wonderful listeners.

What to Expect in Our Chats 

A confidential space to TA lk or vent about whatever is on your mind -

Little to no advice or personal anecdotes - 

Empathic listening and questioning -

Attention, presence, and non-judgement -

Professionalism and confidentiality -

Occasional resources and referrals when needed -

A request to give a star rating and feedback after one hour of listening -

 
More About Me

I'm a nonbinary, queer, autistic empath. I've overcome many obstacles in my life, and I'm still learning and growing here alongside you. My interests include: psychology, education, gender, yoga, consciousness, plant medicine, lgbt issues, music, and cartoons. 

Thank you for being here and for having the courage to reach out.


Recent forum posts
Different Ways of Thinking vs Mindfulness
Mindfulness Center / by RainbowTrie
Last post
 July 11th, 2017
...See more Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmlWK-zCo6M
Life Tips and Tricks from an Autistic Adult
Autism Support / by RainbowTrie
Last post
 June 25th, 2017
...See more Daily Functioning -Keep some kind of planner/tracker with you at all times. -Experiment with different styles of trackers (digital and analog) until you find what works for you. - Reward yourself for small accomplishments, even something as small as a thumbs up to your reflection can train your brain keep up the habit. - Try gamification with tools like HabitRPG and more. [http://lifehacker.com/the-best-tools-to-productively-gamify-every-aspect-of-1531404316] - Dont stress when you mess up; we all do. Forgive yourself and keep trying your best. Know that some days will be awesome and some days wont. Try to roll with it instead of swimming against it. Sensory Issues - Find safe and appropriate stims [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AutismSpectrumDisorderASD_91/ResourcesandInformationonAutism_936/WhatisStimmingandWhydowedoitQA_39016/] that you enjoy to help you cope. - Invest in stim toys [https://www.stimtastic.co/] or weighted products [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1620645203/gravity-the-weighted-blanket-for-sleep-stress-and] that help and comfort you. - Use earplugs or noise canceling headphones [https://www.cnet.com/topics/headphones/best-headphones/noise-canceling/] as needed. - Try Nasal Screens [https://www.amazon.com/First-Defense-Nasal-Screens-7-Sets/dp/B004KQF9QA] - Dont feel embarrassed or ashamed of your sensory sensitivities or coping skills. Learn to love and accept who you are and feel proud of yourself for adapting to a world that can be overwhelming. Communicating and Socializing Successfully -Research neurotypical body language [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitive-Book-Body-Language-attitudes-x/dp/0752858785] and behavior. [https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Earthlings-autistic-neurotypical-ebook/dp/B004EPYUV2] -Study social skills [http://realsocialskills.org/] from other autistic adults. -Read social stories [http://weraspies.weebly.com/social-stories.html] for adults. -Play games like The Sims 4 [https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/]to practice interaction in a fun way. - Explain to your close friends and partners your style of communication and any difficulties you may have. Ask for adaptations from them. Ask for understanding on their part. Maintaining Relationships - Encourage your partner to learn about autism. [https://www.amazon.com/Aspergers-Syndrome-Neurotypical-Partner-Visual/dp/1508630445/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8] - Encourage your partner to speak their wants and needs bluntly and directly rather than dropping hints - Consider couples therapy to bond while learning amazing communication tools together. Dealing with Emotions and Meltdowns -Keep your essential stim toys and sensory objects with you in high-stress situations. -Rely on your loved ones and pets for emotional support. -Carry an ASD alert card [https://www.willowhope.com/products/autistic-spectrum-alert-card], give it to whomever you are with when you have a meltdown and when it might be hard for you to speak. -Learn more about managing emotions [https://www.7cups.com/help-managing-emotions/].
Understanding the Autism Spectrum
Autism Support / by RainbowTrie
Last post
 August 28th, 2016
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Why My Feed Is Important To Me
Journals & Diaries / by RainbowTrie
Last post
 April 8th, 2016
...See more I put a lot of care and thought into my feed and update it almost daily. I'm part of the FeedTeam and the Stigma Warriors Feed Track as well. The feed is such a powerful tool in my opinion and I feel committed to making it awesome. A few years ago a found myself full of negative emotions whenever I scrolled through my facebook feed. I saw awful news articles. Comics that were degrading and marginilizing, and felt envious as the lives of celebrities I actually cared nothing about. It was dumb, to be frank. So I did a clean sweep of my facebook and followed the best pages I could find for awareness, spirituality, personal growth, motivation, inspiration, cuteness, etc. and changed it not only changed my facebook but also my life. Members, you are often prompted to look at your feeds every few days as a mood boost when progressing through your progress path. I feel it's important that your feed is ever changing and always inspiring, beautiful, and uplifting. If you visit my profile, http://www.7cups.com/@RainbowTrie, you can see some of my feed posts and if it's your cup of tea, please feel free to follow me. I really want to reach as many interested members (and listeners of course, we all need encouragement) as possible. Upkeeping my feed is my favorite way to support others on 7cups and with time I'm planning to incorperate more of my own original content. Thanks for reading! Have an awesome day
What is Stimming and Why do we do it? Q&A
Autism Support / by RainbowTrie
Last post
 January 11th, 2018
...See more What is Stimming and Why do we do it? By: RainbowTrie What Is Stimming? Stimming is repetitive movement to stimulate one of the five senses in a controlled way. Its heavily associated with autism but, actually, everyone stims to some extent (ex. Biting your nails, clicking a pen, bouncing your leg). Autistic people usually stim in different ways and more often than non-autistic people. Why do People Stim? There are several reasons why people stim. First, we all stim to some extent to help us manage anxiety, fear, anger, and other negative emotions. People with autism are typically highly sensitive and can experience ‘sensory overloads. When an autistic person feels overloaded with sights, sounds, tastes, smells, or textures, they can stim to introduce a new, pleasant, sensation that will soothe and ‘override the previous, negative sensation. Autistic people also stim because it feels good, its fun, it helps regulate their moods, and its a natural way they express how they feel - just as automatically as your brain tells you to smile when youre happy. How do People Stim? Here are some stereotypical examples of stims but there many more. • Visual: Staring at lights or ceiling fans; repetitive blinking; moving fingers in front of the eyes; hand-flapping, gazing at nothing in particular; tracking eyes; peering out of the corners of eyes; lining up objects; turning on and off light switches. • Auditory: Vocalizing in the form of humming, grunting, or high-pitched shrieking; tapping ears or objects; covering and uncovering ears; snapping fingers; making vocal sounds; repeating vocal sequences; repeating portions of videos, books or songs at "inappropriate" times. • Tactile: Scratching or rubbing the skin with ones hands or with another object; opening and closing fists; tapping surfaces with fingers. • Vestibular: Rocking front to back; rocking side-to-side; spinning; jumping; pacing. • Taste: Placing body parts or objects in ones mouth; licking objects. • Smell: Sniffing or smelling people or objects. Is Stimming Healthy? Yes! Autistic people should never be discouraged from stimming. In fact, there is a market for ‘Stim Toys specifically designed for individuals on the spectrum to stim in a more convenient socially acceptable way. When people, especially children, with autism feel continuously pressured to resist the natural, harmless urge to stim, it can lead to a loss of self-confidence and can even lead to depression. The worst harm most stimming does is look a little funny to people who are not used to it. As long as the stim is not hurting anyone, it should be encouraged. You can even view stimming as a form of communication and a mode with which to learn more about the other person. More Resources: 1. What is stimming? [http://what-is-stimming.org/so-what-is-stimming] 2. Stimming has a Function [http://www.autismspectrumexplained.com/our-blog/stimming-has-a-function] 3. How I stopped worrying about stimming, and started to love it. [https://kirstenlindsmith.wordpress.com/2014/05/16/stimming-101-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-stim]
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P.S. From a little Russian boy.
A great listener. knows exactly what the other person needs to hear at that moment. Empathetic and supportive.
Helpful.. gave advise to problem
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