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Can confirm, this was (and still is) a highly enjoyable activity. ~Eden
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My hearing is the most sensitive of all my senses. My vision is sensitive too, and both cause me physical pain, but noise is more omnipresent than bright lights, so I react to it more often. Before a meltdown, my brain latches onto & amplifies various, seemingly innocuous noises in my environment. Noises that are quiet and far away become excruciatingly loud. I don't think the acute sensitivity disappears during the meltdown, rather it's masked by my own crying/ screaming, and sometimes hitting (SIB). .
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Autistic people frequently engage in SIB (self-injurious behavior) during meltdowns, because pain is the one sensation that is prioritized above all others in the brain (it's an evolutionary thing- if you're hurt, it's the brain's first priority to focus on that to make sure you survive). Since the brain has to pay attention to the pain of SIB, it can no longer pay attention to sound, light, or emotion. So, SIB is a way for autistic people to minimize the distress they feel because of environmental stimuli, because pain is so effective at drawing one's attention away from the other senses. However, SIB can be dangerous, so autistic people need to be able to develop coping strategies that achieve the same result: distraction from environmental stimuli. .
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The replacement that helps me the most during SIB is squeezing things, being squeezed, or other forms of intense deep pressure. Some autistic people like to hold or chew on ice cubes, or shred pieces of paper. I think the latter two options are good if the autistic person is having a meltdown alone. However, the overwhelming majority of my meltdowns so far have been around friends and family members. In those scenarios, deep pressure is the most effective and easily accessible option. (I'll continue this in the comments, since I have one more paragraph to write but it's too long for the character limit) ~Eden
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What's your Pooh score?
The highest ones for me are autism, OCD (I didn't know I might have it), and ADD. If you want to know your Pooh Results, send me a DM and I'll give you the link ☺️. •
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What's your experience?
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(CW: mention of murder, abuse, suicide, etc.) This is a presentation I made tonight, because I feel that not enough is being done to raise awareness of the abuse and mistreatment that autistic people face in daily life. Earlier this month, a 5 year old autistic girl named Sarah Dubois- Gilbeau was murdered by her father. The suicide and bullying rates among autistic teens are disturbingly high. Please take the time to read this, and share widely. Until we talk about these problems, we won't be able to solve them. ~Eden
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10 signs you are overwhelmed and how to fix it!
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1. Stick to a night time routine. This will hopefully (and eventually) train your brain that it's bed time.
2. Go to bed at reasonable time each night (not too early, not too late). 3. Practice relaxation exercises before bed to help calm your mind, such as meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, etc.
4. Consume a soothing drink before bed, such as chamomile tea.
5. Fall asleep to a scent that helps foster relaxation and sleep, you can try with lavender. •
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10 signs you are overwhelmed and how to fix it!
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1. All tips from number 1 apply.
2. Eat healthy foods that give you energy.
3. Exercise, not only provides mental health benefits, but may also tire you out enough physically to help you sleep and get a better night's rest. •
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