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Understanding Overstimulation: Signs and Solutions
There are days when the world feels like it’s turned the volume all the way up and no one else seems to notice but me. It starts small. Maybe the tab in my shirt…
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The Books Calling to Me: A Reader’s Dilemma
Lately, my attention span has been that of a fish. I haven’t been doing some of the things I take pleasure in. Reading for example. I haven’t been doing it lately. It’s not because I don’t want…
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Finding Meaning in Typical Days
For me, most days are typical. Not necessarily in a bad way. They’re just predictable and repetitive. Right now, my day’s not even over, but I know how the rest of it will go. I stick…
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The Way I Feed Myself Reflects the Way I Feel
The way I feed myself is never just about hunger. It’s a mirror of my emotions—what I’m holding, what I’m releasing, what I’m carrying throughout the day. When I feel Joy When I feel…
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Embracing Your Best: Navigating Daily Struggles
There are days when I feel like I’m on top of my game. I knock out my list of things to-do, I write, I cook, I take care of my mom and still have…
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Understanding Executive Dysfunction and Structure Needs
There’s this weird little tug-of-war that plays out in my mind almost daily. I deeply crave structure. I long for the calm that comes from routine. I daydream about color-coded planners, perfectly labeled…
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Embracing Quietness: Finding Strength in Silence
Being quiet and shy has impacted me in more ways than I can count. It’s been a heavy silence that no one really sees, and a loneliness that stretches long and deep. I’ve always…
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Learning to Like Myself Again: How My Relationship with Myself Has Changed Over the Years
The author reflects on a journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, highlighting struggles with identity, emotions, and social interactions. A later diagnosis illuminated underlying issues, fostering compassion instead of self-criticism. With therapy and self-discovery,…
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Living with Invisible Struggles
Most of the time, I appear fine on the outside. I greet people with a smile. I laugh when I need to. I hold conversations. But inside, I’m a complete wreck. It feels like I’m holding back a…
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10 Things That Are Absolutely Certain
You are not Broken: For a long time, I truly believed that there was something wrong with me. I felt helpless, worthless, and like I was a problem that needed fixing. But with time, I’ve…