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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. 

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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. 

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thank you, that’s very helpful

  • in reply to Flossie

    What re the NHS apps? I can’t afford the paid for ones Cry

  • in reply to Flossie

    You can get some free stuff on Insight Timer as well regarding mindfulness and meditation. 

    I talk to myself lots too and also plan things out loud as well…… I need to hear myself say it. 

  • in reply to Flossie

    I can’t find them now either. Here are two others that you could try:

    MyPossibleSelf is totally free and has a mindfulness and meditation section. I haven’t used the meditations on it but it looks hopeful.

    Insight Timer-Meditate, Sleep has a free trial but some meditations are free. The quality and voices vary but it might be worth a shot.

    i haven’t a subscription to Headspace at the moment as it is expensive, but for me, it was worth taking advantage of the free trial to watch and listen to how meditation can change the thought processes of your brain and how to free it from unwanted thoughts. 

    I don’t think any of these apps are aimed at autistic people, so please just keep that in mind when you try anything like that. I’m pretty sure Headspace and MyPossibleSelf are ok, but I can’t really vouch for any of them and I don’t want somebody to read this and think that autistic people can change their natural behaviours.

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  • in reply to Flossie

    I can’t find them now either. Here are two others that you could try:

    MyPossibleSelf is totally free and has a mindfulness and meditation section. I haven’t used the meditations on it but it looks hopeful.

    Insight Timer-Meditate, Sleep has a free trial but some meditations are free. The quality and voices vary but it might be worth a shot.

    i haven’t a subscription to Headspace at the moment as it is expensive, but for me, it was worth taking advantage of the free trial to watch and listen to how meditation can change the thought processes of your brain and how to free it from unwanted thoughts. 

    I don’t think any of these apps are aimed at autistic people, so please just keep that in mind when you try anything like that. I’m pretty sure Headspace and MyPossibleSelf are ok, but I can’t really vouch for any of them and I don’t want somebody to read this and think that autistic people can change their natural behaviours.

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