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Balancing Social Life and Recognizing Your Energy Limits
I can be surprisingly good at socializing. Thatโs the part that makes it hard to explain. I know how to ask thoughtful questions, how to laugh at the right moments, and how to appear engaged,…
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Overthinking Love: A Neurodivergent Perspective
The author expresses their challenges with dating as a neurodivergent individual who feels uncomfortable in social situations and often overthinks interactions. Their experiences have led to a protective mindset, leading to avoidance of…
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Signs Your Body Is Overstimulated and How to Cope
Sometimes I donโt notice that Iโm overstimulated right away. The signs and signals start out small. A flicker of tension behind my eyes. My shoulders tightening without my realizing. A low buzz of…
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Why โJust Speak Upโ Isnโt Helpful Advice
For most of my life, Iโve been told toย just speak up. Teachers said it because my voice was too soft. Friends say it because all they hear are โmumbles,โ even though Iโm speaking…
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The Bittersweet Truth About Birthdays
Tomorrow is my birthday. Birthdays, for me, have always felt like the one day out of the year where I can feel truly seenโwhere friends, family, and even acquaintances from different walks of…
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Embrace Your Unique Journey: Stop the Comparison
For most of my life, Iโve lived by comparison. Itโs not because I want to โ itโs because my brain canโt help but go there. Iโve always felt inadequate and not up to…
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Unraveling the Mind of an Overthinker in Relationships
For me, when I get into an intimate relationship, I automatically know how the ending will be before itโs even begun. Iโm an overthinker through and through. I overthink every minute detail about…
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Why the French Dip Sandwich Wins as Comfort Food
Lately, Iโve been craving a French dip sandwich. I could eat sandwiches nearly every day. Theyโre just one of those foods that feel personal, satisfying, and comforting all at once. But thereโs something about a French dip…
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Top 5 Simple Things I Do for Fun and Happiness
For me, fun is found in small, familiar moments that bring me back to myself. Theyโre what keeps me going through the tough times and challenges that come with everyday life. These are…
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Reframing Flaws as Unique Strengths
The author reflects on past struggles with quietness, sensitivity, and the need for alone time, initially perceiving these traits as flaws. Over time, they embraced these characteristics as strengths that shape their unique…
