Tag: ocd
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What Exactly Does Lived Experience Mean When Talking About Mental Health Conditions Like Autism And ADHD?
What exactly does lived experience mean when talking about mental health conditions like autism and ADHD? Well, the answer is not as apparent as it might appear at first glance. Lived experience refers to a person with a particular condition sharing their own personal experiences of how that condition affects them on a day-to-day basis.…
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Day 4 post failed suicide attempt – Autistic Savant syndrome
Morning I wake up the same way as the previous day, nurse taking blood pressure, breakfast, medication, shower, get dressed, wait for the Psychiatrist. I do not join the group activity in the hospital, neither do I partake in the arts and crafts sessions. I don’t feel like engaging with the other patients… The nurse…
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What Exactly Does Lived Experience Mean When Talking About Mental Health Conditions Like Autism And ADHD?
What exactly does lived experience mean when talking about mental health conditions like autism and ADHD? Well, the answer is not as apparent as it might appear at first glance. Lived experience refers to a person with a particular condition sharing their own personal experiences of how that condition affects them on a day-to-day basis.…
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Neurodivergence And The Benefits Of Thinking Outside The Neurotypical Box
I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome(High-functioning Autism) at the age of 41. I remember being called into a small room by a nurse in the Psychiatric Ward and being told that a psychiatrist wanted to speak to me. Thinking it might be something regarding my recent failed suicide attempt, I went along but slightly confused…
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What Is Mental Health?
As of recent, mental health has become a hot topic in the public sphere. We see it every day – on our favorite sitcoms or reality TV shows, but also on our social media feeds and even in our work lives. While there are many things that do not help this issue (i.e. clickbait-style…
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Autism and Masking
A mask is something that covers up one’s true feelings or intentions to keep them hidden. Now, I’m not talking about the creepy Jason hockey mask from the Friday the thirteenth movies, although it would be cool if that were an option for me too. I’m talking about using a show to hide who you…
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Autism and Music: sounds interesting!
**Update 18.10.2021: Thank to all for the beautiful and terrible comments from both Neurodivergent and Neurotypical folk. I have been misunderstood my entire life so it just makes me feel that I will probably be misunderstood my entire life. For people not diagnosed with Autism, it may seem difficult to understand how someone diagnosed with…
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Autism and Sarcasm, ugh…
Autism is a disorder present from birth, characterized by problems with social interaction and communication and unusually restrictive and repetitive interests and behavior. While these features can make it difficult for autistic people to participate in the world around them, even those who do not meet the criteria for diagnosis can struggle with their struggles’…
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Autism – How My Diet Changed
When I was diagnosed with autism, the nutritionist recommended I start eating more whole grains. This helped me feel less foggy-brained and prevented me from having meltdowns when my food didn’t agree with me. Contrary to what most people believe, autism is not a disease or mental illness, therefore there is no medicinal cure. However,…
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Only 15% of all Autistic Adults live independently
Individuals with Autism often face challenges in adulthood, despite their early diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms of Autism begin building at an early age, but adults with Autism frequently lack support systems to guide them through the complexities of social interaction. Limited communication skills, sensory overload, and spatial awareness can make activities such as employment difficult…
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