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Conversation in my head

Flossie

Is it an autistic thing to have a constant commentary going on in my head, going over and over either what I should be doing g, or obsessing about something that’s stressing me, or commenting on what I am currently doing as though I have no control? 
It drives me mad, and I have to constantly listen to podcasts or TV to shut it up. 

Parents

  • Have you tried any meditation or mindfulness techniques? There are NHS apps and others such as ‘Headspace’ or ‘Calm’ that could help shift your focus from the commentary without having to listen to podcasts or the TV. It took me a while to get into meditation and I neglect it at times but it definitely helps reduce the constant thoughts that can go round in my head. 

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  • Have you tried any meditation or mindfulness techniques? There are NHS apps and others such as ‘Headspace’ or ‘Calm’ that could help shift your focus from the commentary without having to listen to podcasts or the TV. It took me a while to get into meditation and I neglect it at times but it definitely helps reduce the constant thoughts that can go round in my head. 

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