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how to get out my own head

aurelis

Heya,

I just wanted to share for some advice. As someone with autism, my mind is so stuck inside itself. It runs away with itself and I can’t catch up with it sometimes. I want to be able to operate with the affairs around me, and have some more discipline. I’m used to taking lots of things on, and then cramming last minute to complete them. It’s worked well for my life, but i reached a breaking point this year, and realised I lacked routine. It’s a challenge, but I’m trying to get more discipline in my life so I’m not just in my own head all the time. I don’t enjoy this. 

any advice on how I can get out of my head?

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  • Hi Aurelis, 

    Firstly, the less appealing news is that we wouldn't be here if most of us had a concrete solution to your issue. Joy

    What is appealing is that once you have gained some order, you can unlock spectacular solutions out of the blue to many of your problem-solving needs. Well, that is how it worked out for me after years of battling my inner demons. Much of what you have described is symptomatic of ADHD, and the beauty of having both conditions is that they are constantly trying to trip up the other. The ADHD side is disorganised, forgetful, and discontented, whilst the autistic side is screaming out for rigorous order. I would suggest getting an assessment.

     If you are more of a traditionalist, you could try the meditation and mindfulness route; there are some ADHD specific courses, or if sitting and chanting isn't for you, you may find this book helpful:

    https://amzn.eu/d/0ra3m1U

     I hope that helps......

    B&I

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  • Hi Aurelis, 

    Firstly, the less appealing news is that we wouldn't be here if most of us had a concrete solution to your issue. Joy

    What is appealing is that once you have gained some order, you can unlock spectacular solutions out of the blue to many of your problem-solving needs. Well, that is how it worked out for me after years of battling my inner demons. Much of what you have described is symptomatic of ADHD, and the beauty of having both conditions is that they are constantly trying to trip up the other. The ADHD side is disorganised, forgetful, and discontented, whilst the autistic side is screaming out for rigorous order. I would suggest getting an assessment.

     If you are more of a traditionalist, you could try the meditation and mindfulness route; there are some ADHD specific courses, or if sitting and chanting isn't for you, you may find this book helpful:

    https://amzn.eu/d/0ra3m1U

     I hope that helps......

    B&I

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