Methods of releasing pent up energy (both positive and negative energy)

I will pace up and down, or maybe in a loose circle. I will talk out loud or mouth the words and I do my finger/hand movements.

Since being here, I have read that a lot of us tend to pace a lot. In my life out of here, it was often joked about for me. It was after diagnosis where I understood that I did this so much and, more importantly, why. Part of my difficult day was having to sit still for a very long time in a stressful environment where pacing would have helped a lot.

Since being here, I have read that a lot of us tend to pace a lot. In my life out of here, it was often joked about for me. It was after diagnosis where I understood that I did this so much and, more importantly, why. Part of my difficult day was having to sit still for a very long time in a stressful environment where pacing would have helped a lot.

it does seem to describe the sound perfectly, doesn't it

Yapping- what a great phrase for what can happen in these moments!

I want to be able to focus on it, and unfortunately people in my house like to yap.

I see. Privacy is important in these moments. It’s a time to explore inner dialogue and build understanding. This can only happen in a setting that you feel comfortable with.

After watching the 1st episode my boss was able to see me as autistic,  so I definitely think it will help to make changes. I do want to watch it, I just need to have privacy to do so.

This is interesting. If you get round to watching it, it would be interesting to hear what you thought. My wife and I were absolutely hooked on the second episode. So many thing I’d struggled to vocalise were summed up perfectly. It’s going to help a lot, I think.

I get you. It’s how I feel too. When you’ve had nothing, anything would make a difference. But I think this place is better than just ‘anything’. It’s home.

I havent watched it yet. My boss said she could see me in a person from the first episode. 

It makes such a difference 

Me too, i;ve always felt like an outcast and a cuckoo in the nest. A sense of belonging is so important and i'm so grateful this small community is here 

After a lifetime of not fitting in, as many of us here have experienced, that sense of belonging means the world really. I felt much the same after watching Chris Packham’s Inside Our Autistic Minds. A sense of belonging.

It makes such a huge difference, and is a huge relief also. Having a sense of belonging means so much.

I found the same when I first joined, but I continue to do so now. I’m pleased that you are finding this place to be helpful. It’s nice to speak with people who actually ‘get it’.

I'm only just starting to really make connections, and this forum has made that possible for me.

Not being able to move must be a nightmare.