Hit meltdown

[Iguessyourestuckwithme]

A year ago I went through a depressive period which turned out to actually be a type of Autistic burnout. It actually culminated me in seeking a diagnosis and find out I have adhd/autism.

Over the past year I've struggled with overwhelm and depression but recently it's gotten worse.

Last week I had a panic attack, today I went into Autistic meltdown.

How do I get myself better? :(

Ah no, I’m sorry you’re having a rough time.

when I’m struggling, I lean hard into sensory experiences and just listen carefully to my body.

that’s when I need my comfy pjs, weighted blanket, sunglasses. Stimming can be very regulating. Safe food.

I’m slowly realising that I simply cannot do as much or handle as much as a neurotypical person, or to put it differently I’m more of an orchid than a dandelion. I need lots of rest - not just sleep, but also space and down time.

I hope I’m not throwing too much at you.

For me I have to do the things I enjoy (working out at gym)
downtime with iPad, weighted blanket, hot drink and biscuit
I cannot watch tv so that is a no go, but I watch an episode of an old favaourite on iPlayer before going to bed
I think you just got to be kind to youself and do the things you enjoy

Time. Which is spent in your soothing activities. A bit of fresh air and exercise with some trees apparently. (They give off some sort of soothing good for you gas according to a radio 4 documentary)