Struggling as an autistic person
Struggling as an
autistic person

Why is life hard for us sometimes and what can help?

Struggling as an autistic person - Meltdowns

Understanding Meltdowns

Our brain is divided into different areas – each different area does a different job.   The Cortex – this is our ‘thinking’ brain which

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Struggling as an autistic person - Shutdowns

Shutdowns

A shutdown has all the same overwhelming and distressing feelings as a meltdown, but instead of the feelings being expressed outwardly, they are trapped inside.

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Struggling as an autistic person - Autistic Burnout

Autistic Burnout

Autistic burnout is an incredibly difficult experience where your brain is in overdrive and you always feel stressed.

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Struggling as an autistic person - Masking

Masking

It is quite normal for people to compare themselves to others, especially when they are growing up. Humans are social animals, so we seek connection

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Struggling as an autistic person - Unmasking

Unmasking

Masking is where you change your behaviour in order to ‘fit in’ with others and not ‘stand out’. Sometimes this is a conscious decision, but

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Struggling as an autistic person - Medication

Medication

Autism does not require any medication: it’s just a difference and not something to cure. “I don’t suffer from autism, I suffer from idiots” Times

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Struggling as an autistic person - Self-harm

Self-Harm

What is Self-Harm? Self-harm is when you cause harm to yourself on purpose. There are many different reasons why someone might self-harm, but often it

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Struggling as an autistic person - Autism can suck!

Autism can suck!

When you read information from adult autistic people, they often only talk about all the positives of autism – and there is a reason for

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