Category: Overload
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What My 6-Year-Old Taught Me About Emotional Regulation
The four of us sat down for a quiet New Year’s Eve meal together. This year we chose raclette — one of those meals that involves cooking at the table. The grill was hot, the table was crowded with ingredients, and the fun of sizzling bacon and melting the perfect slice of cheese began. The…
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I Avoided Burnout—And Maybe You Can Too
Burnout was looming—and for once, I saw it coming. Over the past three weeks, I faced a perfect storm of stress, overwhelm, and sensory chaos… but I didn’t crash. In this post, I’m sharing the real-life strategies that helped me dodge autistic burnout, protect my mental health, and stay (mostly) functional through it all. If…
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Understanding Alexithymia: The Frustration of Not Recognizing Your Own Emotions
It happened again. And it will continue to happen. And I hate it. That big, heavy feeling in my chest that I can’t describe—it sits there, weighs me down, makes me feel sick, and racks my body with what I assume is anxiety. I try all my usual coping mechanisms:✔ Exercise? Doesn’t help.✔ Sticking to…
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