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Abby

Hi, I'm Abby. I have autism, I was diagnosed with autism in 2016. It explained a lot though since being diagnosed I don't feel like I've really made much progress in my life. I feel like I'm here existing but not really living. Anxiety doesn't help!

Hoping being part of this community will help me :)

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  • Do you find your current routine safe? You enjoy doing the things you do, hobbies, interests etc? If there are things you aren’t happy with make small efforts towards that but if it’s the case which is all too common that you may be judging yourself against others accomplishments or ways of life then that’s the path to self doubt, setting expectations of yourself you aren’t comfortable with and more masking. Be kind to yourself first and foremost, that’s where the real healing begins. Make time to fulfill your needs, be alone, be with family, whatever it is that makes you calm and relaxed. Having the ability to set boundaries not just with others but with yourself goes a long way in a self therapy, just go ahead and do what’s right for you. Me personally that’s playing games on PlayStation or Xbox most of the day if I can, helps me regulate and not overthink things and it’s my interest which I find fulfilling. I’m not out there posting my newest vacation snaps to Dubai or climbing mountains because that’s someone else’s enjoyment not mine.

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  • Do you find your current routine safe? You enjoy doing the things you do, hobbies, interests etc? If there are things you aren’t happy with make small efforts towards that but if it’s the case which is all too common that you may be judging yourself against others accomplishments or ways of life then that’s the path to self doubt, setting expectations of yourself you aren’t comfortable with and more masking. Be kind to yourself first and foremost, that’s where the real healing begins. Make time to fulfill your needs, be alone, be with family, whatever it is that makes you calm and relaxed. Having the ability to set boundaries not just with others but with yourself goes a long way in a self therapy, just go ahead and do what’s right for you. Me personally that’s playing games on PlayStation or Xbox most of the day if I can, helps me regulate and not overthink things and it’s my interest which I find fulfilling. I’m not out there posting my newest vacation snaps to Dubai or climbing mountains because that’s someone else’s enjoyment not mine.

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