Tag: neurodivergent
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That Mom Friend
I grew up as the oldest of seven children and ended up helping out with my younger siblings quite a bit. I also struggled a lot with my mental health when I was in school and eventually figured out how to manage my life. Over time, I learned a lot of different techniques for helping…
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Life can be Bothersome
I have a Sensory Processing Disorder, which is common in people with autism, as well as Misophonia so there are a lot of things that bother me. Sensory Processing Disorder affects how the brain processes various sensory input. Misophonia causes certain sounds to trigger an extreme emotional reaction. I also have OCD which adds a…
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Working with my Habits
Between a sensory processing disorder, autism, and OCD, I have a lot of habits I developed to help me cope with the world around me. Most of these are not great habits and I’m trying to break them, but it’s a long process. My most notable habit is chewing on my fingers. I’ve chewed on…
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Neurodivergent Comforts
I have a loose routine in my day to day life that I don’t like to deviate from if I can help it. I don’t leave my apartment unless I have work or an errand to run. My room is my safe space where I feel the most in control of my environment. I have…
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A Joyful Discussion
I have a lot of small habits in my day to day life that I often forget. Not all of my habits are particularly fun, for example I chew on my finger nails and on the skin around my fingers which sometimes leads to bleeding. Some of my habits are just OCD rituals I can’t…
