Life Experiences
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Learning to love myself has been a long journey. It is not about thinking I am perfect, but learning to live happily with the person I live with every day, which is myself. If I feel good about myself, I am more likely to set healthy boundaries. My worth does not depend on praise from… Read more
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It has been a long time that Scotland has had snow this deep. Normally, we have snow for a few days and it is away. However, we have had four days of it, then heavy rain one night, so I thought that was going to be the last of it, but it snowed again last… Read more
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The discussion highlights differing perceptions between a non-autistic person and the author. The non-autistic individual associates objects with memories and social experiences, while the author, on the autism spectrum, focuses on details like shapes and colors. This illustrates the varied ways people perceive the world, emphasizing individual differences within and outside the autism spectrum. Read more
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There has been research on this topic, and disclosing autism is a choice and different for everyone. Many autistic adults struggle to tell others about their autism diagnosis, and this is for many reasons, such as worrying about the reaction of others. Many autistic adults can experience stigma when disclosing their diagnosis and fear that… Read more
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Out of sight, out of mind is something we all suffer from time to time. However, this is caused by executive function, memory and attention differences in the ADHD and Autism community, and it happens a lot more often. It is not the same as object permanence as a developmental stage in babies. For me,… Read more
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I love writing, which I can do very well, and I have excelled in music. These are the subjects I enjoy today. However, school was not an easy time in my life. It was about bullying, anxiety, humiliation and isolation. Image by Mazaya Bulan from Pixabay Selective Mutism At nursery and in my first year… Read more
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What is a substance-free lifestyle? A substance-free lifestyle is a lifestyle choice where a person lives their life without the use of substances that alter their mind in negative ways that are likely to harm them. Examples of substances are alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs, as well as prescription drugs (used in a way that… Read more
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Why Do People Avoid Eye Contact? We are told that maintaining good eye contact when speaking is one of the fundamental ways we connect. However, eye contact can vary depending on different factors. For example, some cultures consider good eye contact while someone is talking disrespectful, rude, or aggressive. Some neurodivergent people with conditions such… Read more
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My brain goes all the time. It is like I don’t have an off switch for it to stay quiet. Endless thoughts going around my head, and it is really tiring. I know that for me rest is very important, but I am not very good at stopping. However, I have written some reasons why… Read more
My Autism Life After Diagnosis 