Tag: Anxiety

Reaching Out

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, Suicide 25

My internal alarm clock can be a real jerk sometimes. I do not need an actual alarm clock.  My body sets its clock and

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anonymous woman driving car in town

Gimme A Brake!

1/1 Aid, Anxiety, Autism, Calming Method, fidget cube, Fidget toy, Gift for an Autistic Child, Oral Sensory Toys, Repetitive Behaviors, Restricted Interests, School, Sensory Bin, Sensory Issues, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Special Interests, Toys 22

Declan is infatuated with another special interest. This one has me driving EVERYWHERE. Read about it, here!

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Autism, Anxiety, Depression and The Weekend News

Anxiety, Autism, Behavior Chart, Depression, Grades, Handwriting, High Functioning Autism, learning, Mental Health, Parent, parenting, Teacher 35

The Weekend News is a subject in school that causes Declan great distress. Unable to reach a solution with his teacher, I found myself advising Declan in a way I’ve never advised before. Read more, here!

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“I’m too Embarrassed!”

Anxiety, Autism, Emotion, Social Interaction, Strangers 17

“I am too embarrassed!” is something I am hearing very frequently from Declan these days. But why is he feeling embarrassed? Read more, here!

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Why Are You Asking About My Mental Health? We Just Met!

Anxiety, Autism, Boot Camp, Depression, Depressive Episodes, Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma 27

Recently I realized I had limits to who I would discuss my mental health history to, and why. Read about it, here!

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Public Speaking and Anxiety

Anxiety, Autism, Introvert, Public Speaking, social anxiety 39

Recently, I read an article about the benefits (or lack thereof) requiring all students to take public speaking. Read more about this idea, here!

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Weighted Blankets: Reducing Anxiety and Providing a Good Night’s Sleep

Anxiety, Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Infographic, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 21

The weighed blanket provides many benefits. Read more about the weighted blanked from Autism Parenting Magazine, here!

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Socialization and Autism

Anxiety, Autism, basketball, Bobby, Friendships, Inclusion, Introversion, Introvert, playground, Soccer, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Skills 29

“As a functional Aspergian adult, one thing troubles me deeply about those kids who end up behind the second door. Many descriptions of autism

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Anxiety, High Functioning Autism and the Need for Control

Anxiety, Autism, Control, High Functioning Autism 23

Parenting Catelyn, with High Functioning Autism is challenging. I must always keep in mind that Cate is NOT going out of her way to not comply with something I am asking her to do. She simply cannot overcome her need to be in control.

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