Autistic Stimming with Adult Coloring: How It Helps Me Regulate and Might Help You
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- This channel is only for adults.
Hello,
In 2021, about 7 months into the worst 3 years of my life - I discovered adult coloring. It saved me! Fast forward 3 years when I discovered that I am Autistic - a light bulb moment to be sure. Followed several weeks later by the epiphany that coloring is one of my stims. And I would say - The Best Stim! in my arsenal to date. As I am new to Autism and still processing the whole discovery, I don't know how this will play out. Please join me at my new channel, Autistic Robot: / @autisticrobot42 , where I will explore my Autistic side, explain some of my best life hacks, and attempt to get a proper diagnosis. I'll still be here too, no worries.
Here's to new chapters and new "possibilities."
LLAP,
Doodle 🖖 👽
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Wow what a mind blowing thing to discover! TH-cam has a tendency to do that , I’ve had many a mind blowing discoveries thanks to TH-cam, incredible story and so interesting, I don’t know much about the subject. As you say women’s health is under studied and underfunded, its very sad. Thank you for sharing, my wonderful friend! Good luck on your new channel ! And mtfbwy
Hi Maia!! Thank you so much. Fingers crossed it goes well. I appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day and happy coloring. 🤍🖖👽
Hey doodle, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am autistic and I found got diagnosed last year I’m still learning and uncovering things all the time so I understand it can be a lot to take in. ❤ you are doing great :) just wanted to say that sometimes it’s nice to hear! 😊
Thank you so much! That is nice to hear as I always feel like I am behind. I am trying to treat myself much kinder these days. It's a process. I hope you have a great week. 🤍🖖👽
Thank you for sharing your diagnosis and experiences. I was formally diagnosed with ADHD in my early 50s, and am probably on the autism spectrum as well. I will be cheering you on as you work through this!
Wow!! Thank you so much. It means a lot. Have an amazing day and happy coloring. 🤍🖖👽
Hi Doodle robot! The most autistic persons are briljant! Invetors are often autistic…. So don’t worry. We all live in a rat race… everthing is goes and has to go fast. Our brain is almost melting, so we need to give our brains a rest. I love to knit, crouchet, color, make puzzles and diamond painting. The last one is sooooo incredibly soothing, so yeah i totally understand when people start to diamond paint, there hooked forever….i recognise some things by myself but i don’t like thinking in boxes. Everyone is different, no one is the same. What’s fits the one, doesn’t fits the other. Find your way…..❤
I agree completely. I suppose that is why they say autism is a spectrum. Yes, labels, boxes, and words are clumsy, especially in the case of judgmental people. However, labeling can cut through so many words and get straight to the point to facilitate better and faster communication, learning, and connection if people are open to such things. Have a wonderful week. 🤍🖖👽
@@doodlerobot42 I agree! May the force be with you!
Thank you so much for the laugh with your altered Zen Garden page! I love Sara Muzio books. I'm overwhelmed with your video & once I've chilled out, I'll make a request for an autism screening/test! Thank you for sharing 😻 🖤❤💛💙🖤J
Hi Jett! Thank you for the kind words. I know - it's like a kick in the gut isn't it? I had no clue. But then a light bulb and an "I don't feel so well." And then here we are. I need to figure out how to go about getting a diagnosis... I feel ya. 🤍🖖👽
Hi there 😊 this is also so very, me! I've thought that I had been on the spectrum for quite some time. Seems that all I've been doing lately is backgrounds. I have a bazillion pages started with just backgrounds because I need to do something creative but can not possibly use my brain for anything more than a single color. Im so glad you were able to share this. Im looking forward to more incites on your other channel. Happy coloring to you, my wonderful friend 😊
Me too! I got diagnosed two years ago, after my child got their diagnose and it was all very recognisable 🙄 Before that, I had no idea. I might have ADD too, but I don't care about an official diagnosis for that. I too am often too tired to be really creative and I'm trying out all kinds of stuff. Zentangle, art journaling, glue booking, crochet, knitting,... What I have found that helps most, is to do the thinking when I have the energy for it. So I have several pages started, and I write down what colours I'm using. When I'm too tired to think about it, I can just continue colouring something. I also use the palettes that @amanda.colours posts every month for her hashtag. I find the markers or gel pens with the right colours, and I put a sticky note in my mandala book, to pick up when I just want to colour. Doodle Robot mentioned her black an white colouring a couple of months ago, that's really relaxing too. Let's all meet up at her new channel to exchange experiences and tips?
Hi Karry!! From the comments - we seem to not be alone in this phenomenon. Maybe we can add that trait to the "offical" list. Lol. Anyhow - I hope you have an amazing week and happy stimming dear. 🤍🖖👽
@@kirstendecoster3201 That is one thing that I have been my whole life is - tired. All the time. And here I just thought I was lazy or something. And then I figured it was the toll of teaching. But, now - the light bulb goes on. It's living in this insane world with a brain that takes it all in all the time. Maybe? I don't know. I shall try to explore this on the other channel. Thank you so much. 🤍🖖👽
@@doodlerobot42 I always thought I was a bit weaker healthwise. I needed more rest than others, got ill a bit more often, things like that. I used to be a high school teacher too (mathematics), why do we do that to ourselves 😅 First I started working parttime, but then in 2017 I got a viral infection and just never recovered. After seeing a lot of doctors, they told me I have chronic fatigue. Which kind of translates to: we don't know what's wrong, so we give it a name and go away now. No traetment, nothing. When I read interviews with people with long covid, I told my husband, that's what I have! But now I know that I'm autistic, I think that didn't help either. Like you say, this world isn't built for us. My 19yo struggles a lot harder than me at that age, and I think that is because the word is so much more demanding now. When I was in high school, I could rest and recover at home, but nowadays you just don't get enough peace and quiet anymore.
Omg! I’ve wondered about this myself for quite a while now. Tysm for sharing this in such a calm and concise way. It creates a safe space to learn, grow, and think. But then you’ve always conveyed that! Llap my dear friend ❤❤
Hi Jojo!! I never even had a clue. Just thought I was eccentric - as kinder people had labeled me. And even though I had grown very comfortable in my skin and my routines and habits - this was a whammy! Now I am on a journey to learn and ... become. I hope you have a wonderful week my friend. 🤍🖖👽
I've been looking into autism for quite some time now and only now getting to the acceptance phase, but I never thought of coloring backgrounds as stimming, but it sure does help to explain why I'm looking through a coloring book I'm working on now and realizing that I have multiple pages of only backgrounds completed. :D
Hi, I got diagnosed two years ago, and yes, it's kind of a shock at first. But once I got past that, I finally got the validation that, yes, some things really are very hard for me, even if they seem so simple for others. And also, I see the positive of being autistic now. Yes, I am more sensitive to scratchy clothes and stuff like that, but I also enjoy something really soft so much more than other people! I see it in my 19yo too, they have problems with the texture of some foods, but when they eat something they like, they don't just enjoy it, they ENJOY it. So for me, it's better now I know. I just understand myself better. And other people too, actually 😅
Hi Rebecca! Glad I could put a light bulb on the background phenomenon. Lol. But, seriously - I accept the notion... I just am not sure what to do with myself now? I am in the perplexed stage. Have a great week. 🤍🖖👽
@@kirstendecoster3201 I like your positive spin on it. I shall have to approach it in this manner. Thank you!! 🤍🖖👽
@@doodlerobot42 It is normal that you have to process everything first, but I think it is important to talk about the positives too. We are not a problem, we are different and society isn't built for us.
Doodle, wow, thank you for sharing this information. I found it very interesting and I understand what you are putting out to educate us. I sometimes think there are things that we just don’t understand until we are older and if we aren’t super obvious how do we know?
Thank you for doing this and may your new journey continue to evolve and inspire you and others! MTFBWY really has new meaning now!
Hi Maureen. Thank you so much!! I appreciate the Star Wars sentiment now more than ever. Yes, this should prove to be an interesting, if not empowering journey. I think of Spock's words - "Think of the possibilities." MTFBWY too. 🤍🖖👽
I am an autistic woman with five other disabilities outside of autism who is glad you discovered you are autistic or you have some autism symptoms like stimming for example.
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Thanks Doodle, this was such an interesting video. I see many of those traits in myself and you have me thinking. It’s such a brave step to talk about our personal lives in such a public platform so I applaud you ❤ Wishing you all the very best as you follow this journey of discovery about yourself!
I thought the coloring community would be receptive to this. I see a lot of traits here - but I could be wrong, as I am only getting a glimpse of people's lives... And, some of the other disabilities I have heard people mention also. I hope people can think about it and maybe find some answers for themselves and whatever circumstances in which they find themselves. Have a wonderful week. 🤍🖖👽
Super interesting! I can relate!😄...Coloring the background first is an awesome idea. No pressure! I will def start doing that👏👏👏These days there is So much more information about autism and being on the spectrum. educating oneself can be very helpful in understanding people with autism. It makes a Huge difference in being able to communicate with them. understanding the way they think and "hear" you can open the door to great relationships and fun interaction instead of misunderstanding and speaking "past each other." ...Thanks for all the great ideas🙋💜
Hi Valerie! Yes, this has been an eye opening experience for me to say the least. I still have to figure it all out. Have a wonderful week my friend. 🤍🖖👽
So interesting. I can relate, having read an article/interview last year which totally blew my mind and made me see my life with new eyes. Everything was explained and I'm much more accepting of myself now. Maybe you feel that too.
Hi Winter!! Yes, since figuring this out I have embraced a kinder attitude toward myself. And I am working on letting go of the negative, judgmental self talk aimed at myself. I am sure this knowledge will improve my life somehow. I don't really know how yet. We will have to see. Maybe I can stop the "comparison" game and the "shaming" game. I hope you have a wonderful week. 🤍🖖👽
@@doodlerobot42 You too 🌞
Wonderful Doodles! Fantastic video! I learned so much! Thank you for being so vulnerable and caring for your communities so much. I will be subscribing to your other channel too (because you know i’m your biggest stalker- NEVER too much Doodles!) HUGS❤
Hahaha!! Friendly neighborhood stalker!! Lol!! Thank you so much for your support and pep talks. I value our friendship. Hugs back at you. Have a fabulous week. 🤍🖖👽
Interesting and introspective topic, thanks for sharing 💞
Hi Jody! Thank you for stopping by. I hope you have a fabulous week. 🤍🖖👽
Hi Doodle! I’ve watched your video 4 times now, and I learn something new each time😂! I have been that person who just stares at my books, but I can’t start a page because I am just so exhausted from daily life. Thanks for the suggestion of simply starting a background when feeling like that. I have to color every day because it helps me so much. As I told you on Instagram, I immediately found some tests from my Psychology major daughter and tested on the spectrum each time. Although this is a bit overwhelming, I have found myself feeling relieved and more free to have an explanation of why I am the way I am. (I also immediately had to buy that pattern book😂). Another hilarious part of this is my husband is autistic as well. It’s probably why we are still married after 29 years 😂. We’re the only ones who can put up with and understand the other. I can’t wait to see more videos about your journey on the new channel. Thanks again for sharing this with us. MTFBWY, LLAP 🖖
Hi Stephanie!! You (or we) are not alone. I have had such an outpouring of DMs and emails (in addition to the comments). It is quite nice to feel heard and understood. And some people just realized that maybe they are autistic. I'm not entirely sure what to do on my other channel. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I need to brainstorm a list of topics... I thank you for your support over the years. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🖖👽 LLAP and MTFBWY too.
Hi Doodle very interesting video. Wish you all the best on your new journey 😊💜
Thank you very much. Have a wonderful week. 🤍🖖👽
I enjoyed your video! Saw many of my own traits in your lists.
Hi Mary! Perhaps you will explore the topic further. I only listed a few of my traits as the video was more about stimming. Have a fabulous week. 🤍🖖👽
Very interesting video. Thank you for talking about such an important topic.
Hello. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day. Happy coloring.🤍🖖👽
Loved your video, a very important topic 💙
Thank you so much. I appreciate your support. Have a fabulous day and happy coloring. 🤍🖖👽
You are a very beautiful person. Thank you for sharing
Wow!! Thank you so much. I appreciate your support. Have a fabulous week. 🤍🖖👽
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Thanks Jenn. 🤍🖖👽
I’m so proud of you Doodle! 🩷 I loved the video. Learned so much from it. I’m sure it will change peoples lives for the better. 🩷☀️
First I’m writing this comment and next I’m subscribing to your new channel. 😊
Ps - loved the space ships!
Hi Soraia!! Thank you so much. Fingers crossed. I really hope the Sputnik Garden one turns out good. Have a wonderful week my friend.🤍🖖👽