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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 don't know whether it's autism, ADHD or anxiety - something that begins with A seems certain - but I definitely ruminate. My brain doesn't stop, almost ever. Only relief I get from rumination is hyper focus and maybe sleep (although my dreams would suggest I'm still ruminating in my sleep). I am yet to find a solution.

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  • I don't know whether it's autism, ADHD or anxiety - something that begins with A seems certain - but I definitely ruminate. My brain doesn't stop, almost ever. Only relief I get from rumination is hyper focus and maybe sleep (although my dreams would suggest I'm still ruminating in my sleep). I am yet to find a solution.

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