Tag: autistic rumination
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The Crushing Weight of a Word: Navigating Autistic Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
It can start with something so small. A message left on ‘read’. An exclamation mark that feels… off. A fractional shift in someone’s tone of voice. For me, that’s all it takes for the spiral of autistic rejection sensitive dysphoria to begin. My mind, which I’ve learned through mindfulness practice should know that thoughts aren’t…
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Autistic Rumination: I’m Autistic, So Why Can’t I Stop Worrying?
For many autistic adults, that feeling of being unable to stop thinking about something is all too familiar. It’s called autistic rumination. This post explores what it feels like to live with a brain that loves to deep-dive, how this can be both a strength and a source of great anxiety, and shares gentle, creative…
