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Squidy: The Stuffed Animal That Held My World Together
There’s an item from my childhood that I was incredibly attached to. His name was Squidy. He was a stuffed animal, though even now I couldn’t confidently tell you what kind. Maybe a dog. Maybe a…
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Coping with Emotional Spirals: Tools for Relief
I’ve had many moments throughout my life where I spiral out of control. Instead of facing my problems head on, I tend to absorb them. I lock them away into some compartment of my mind…
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Strategies for Daily Comfort
The author shares personal strategies for enhancing daily comfort, especially living with a neurodivergent brain. Techniques include creating calming environments, engaging in grounding activities like baseball, and finding joy in cooking as a…
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The Evolution of My Coping Mechanisms
The author reflects on evolving coping mechanisms through life, beginning with a stuffed animal named Squidy that provided comfort and sensory relief during childhood. As an adult, they now use vocalization and affirmations…
