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Finding Happiness With Autism

bmmartin2003

Growing up with both my autism and cerebral palsy, my life has been full of challenges. I really struggled to stay positive back in 2024, due to struggles with letting go and moving on. But in this post, I’m here to tell you, you can find happiness despite your struggles. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being your honest, authentic self. 

How do you stay positive and be your authentic self and also avoid/deal with negative thoughts?

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  • I have struggled alot with anxiety and depression throughout my life. I am learning at the ripe old age of 52 to please myself and do what I need to do rather than constantly think of other people in my life. I am learning to say no to social occasions I know will hurt and upset me. I’m learning to dress only for comfort, to wear what I need to wear to be happy. I stim as much as I need to. I spend a lot of time in bed quietly or alone outdoors. I never used to do any of this. I am a life long people pleaser and it’s only now I am learning to look after me. 

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  • I have struggled alot with anxiety and depression throughout my life. I am learning at the ripe old age of 52 to please myself and do what I need to do rather than constantly think of other people in my life. I am learning to say no to social occasions I know will hurt and upset me. I’m learning to dress only for comfort, to wear what I need to wear to be happy. I stim as much as I need to. I spend a lot of time in bed quietly or alone outdoors. I never used to do any of this. I am a life long people pleaser and it’s only now I am learning to look after me. 

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