Iāve received some comments about the audio in my videos and Iād like to know your thoughts about it as I know most of my audience has strong sensory preferences and I want to make my content as accessible as possible š what do you think of the background music in my videos?
Ahead of my next video, I was wonderingā¦ do YOU think autistic people can be narcissistic? š¤
YOU are an endless source of inspiration for me ā¤ļø I've compiled the comments you wrote under my videos that touched me the most (in no particular order) and I'll look at them every time I need motivation to keep making videos or just comfort š„° hearing how relatable you find my videos and how much theyāre helping you fills my heart with joy ā„ļø THANK YOU
P.S.: click on the picture to see it in full or pinch to zoom in :) Iāll keep adding comments to this document as my channel keeps growing š
Iāve got another question for you: have you ever experienced imposter syndrome regarding your autism diagnosis?
A lot of autistic people also have ADHD. What about you?
I find that this burnout goes in waves. First it was debilitating anxiety; I was constantly hyperventilating, didnāt how to relax, had anxious thoughts about everythingā¦ then it was depression. I went days feeling empty and desperate inside, not finding a meaning in things anymore. Now itās the crushing fatigue, lack of motivation & executive dysfunction. Feeling like I need a good 10 hours of sleep to barely make it through the day. I donāt have the energy to clean the house, wash my hair or even cook on most days. Readymade meals & takeout have been life savers. And yes, theyāre an expense, but an expense thatās necessary for my mental healthā¦ health always comes first after all. Iāve had to accept that there are things I just canāt do right now, like going for a walk everyday, going into town on the weekends, doing yoga on a regular basis, or even keeping the house clean. The times when my partner and I used to take the train to play badminton every Saturday only a year ago seem so far away nowā¦ Most of the time Iām okay with it (itās not like I have a choice), but there are moments where the negative self-talk creeps back in and makes me feel bad for not being able to ādo moreā. But I know the only way to get out of this state is to give myself time to rest, focus on the things that give me joy, socialise as little as possible, put as few responsibilities & expectations on myself as possible, and most importantly be kind to myself, for as long as necessary. I know it sounds cheesy, but believe me it makes a big difference. I hope your day goes well, donāt hesitate to share how youāve been doing in the comments ā„ļø
So I started reading āUnmasking Autismā by Devon Price and I thought Iād share the first exercise in the book, in case anyoneās interested in trying it:
This plate of pasta is an accomplishment for me today š this is a zero-spoon, bad mental health day where I have absolutely no motivation, drive or energy to get anything done. In the past, I would have felt like a failure of a human being but now I recognise that my brain canāt handle anything today and so I need to accommodate my needs as much as possible and be kind to myself. No household chores or tasks of any kind today; just staying fed and hydrated and doing whatever feels good/right in the moment. It took a lot to make this pasta, and although itās not the healthiest meal on the planet, itās going to keep me sustained for a few hours, and thatās all that matters right now ā„ļø itās okay if youāre not always eating a healthy, balanced diet because you donāt have what it takes to make it happen consistently. As long as youāre eating, the rest doesnāt matter too much š
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Neurodivergent folks (self or formally diagnosed): how do you feel about your sensory sensitivities, if you have any?
Hi! I'm Paune, a late-diagnosed autistic human being from France living in the UK. I post videos documenting my journey because watching videos from late-diagnosed autistic people really helped me, so I thought some of you might find my journey helpful, too. If not, well... I tried :)