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Autistic rumination

LoneYeti

I find it hard to break out of negative repetitive thought processes where I constantly think about past mistakes and why I don't like my life or myself. I came across the concept of autistic rumination which is where an autistic mind is prone to repetitive thinking and can get stuck in this unhappy state. Does anyone else do this or have any tips of getting out of it? 

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  • I can be prone to rumination too, and I find that it's not always easy to stop it. For me, humour and the ability to try to see the funny side to life are a massive help. However, I appreciate that humour is something that some autists can really struggle with.

    Some people find that doing an activity (any activity) can be enough to put an end to their rumination, as it distracts them enough to shift their focus. In my case, this doesn't work. I can be distracted enough for the things I am ruminating about to no longer be at the forefront of my mind, but those thoughts remain at the back of my mind, thus making it impossible to truly switch off from them.

    If I'm in a really dark place in terms of my mental health, and am incapable of seeing the funny side to life, then I just remind myself that the negative thoughts I'm having will eventually pass.

    I don't know if I have done a good job of articulating what I'm trying to say, but I hope that some of what I've said will make sense.

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  • I can be prone to rumination too, and I find that it's not always easy to stop it. For me, humour and the ability to try to see the funny side to life are a massive help. However, I appreciate that humour is something that some autists can really struggle with.

    Some people find that doing an activity (any activity) can be enough to put an end to their rumination, as it distracts them enough to shift their focus. In my case, this doesn't work. I can be distracted enough for the things I am ruminating about to no longer be at the forefront of my mind, but those thoughts remain at the back of my mind, thus making it impossible to truly switch off from them.

    If I'm in a really dark place in terms of my mental health, and am incapable of seeing the funny side to life, then I just remind myself that the negative thoughts I'm having will eventually pass.

    I don't know if I have done a good job of articulating what I'm trying to say, but I hope that some of what I've said will make sense.

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