What are Recovery Days and Why do Autistic People Need Them?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- It's been one heck of a week. Come sit with me while we discuss autistic burnout, recovery days, dopa-menu and give lots of love to my cat, Magic, and pug, Watson.
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I saw a quote recently (forget where) but it said something to the effect of "Most people's idea of self care is really just after care and that's not sustainable". It's made me think! Right now I am in the midst of working out better pacing in my life. Weeks like yours do hapen and aren't controllable but it definitely helps if you (general you, not specifically you Amanda) have the ability to build in *preemptive* care and rest in your life, so there's already more leeway to work with. (Acknowledging that's also a privilege thing that not everyone has the ability to do.)
great quote!
Thank you, Amanda, for all of your hard work for us. Sharing your life with us. Love your hair and hope Watson and Magic are soon feeling better and their usual lively selves Much needed and appreciated.
Thank you. I'm so worried about Magic, but I have hope she's getting better.
I love your curls in this video!
Thank you so much! 🥰
I really want to read your book. I actually don’t read hardly ever, especially fiction because I also have full aphantasia (and SDAM, ADHD inattentive type and I’m autistic). But I want to read your book because you are aphantasiac too so maybe I will be able to follow it.
Thank you for sharing your diagnoses and explaining associated behaviors. I have no official diagnosis, but find myself recognizing some of the autism or ADHD behaviors you describe. I especially identified with your explanation of the need for recovery days!
Videos from other autistic creators were instrumental in me seeking a diagnosis. I wanted to add my voice, because we all are unique and someone may see their autism/adhd in my traits over someone else or vice versa. But I think everyone talking about neurodivergence makes a difference!
I took a recovery day myself yesterday! After two days of not much sleep, all of the high frequency sounds were really getting under my skin. I bailed out of a social event I had scheduled and napped for a couple hours. Thank you God because today I can get back to doing a few more things.
They just really are needed! 🌸
Thank you for explaining part of your writing process. Specifically how you create your visual images on Pinterest. You are so self aware of your diagnoses. I have ADHD - inattentive & hyperactivity & autism. I am learning so much from the way you explain things. Thank you so much for creating your channel & continuing to post such helpful content.
You're welcome, thank you for for letting me know you found the video helpful. It helps me to get feedback like that! 😊
I love your new hair look!
Thank you! 😊
I dont comment a lot, but just wanted to say that the new haircut looks great! I know from experience it can be an adjustment to transition from long to short, but it really suits you! Hoping your animals feel better quickly.
It is an adjustment! Thank you so much for commenting, I appreciate it and thank you for the compliment. Last night Magic looked more alert than she has, so that's a great sign!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us, I really like this video because you are not masking and you talk in a natural way. It makes it easier for me to understand and to relate.
😊 You're welcome, that's how I try to do most of my videos. I want people to see what unmasked autism can look like, and like for you and many others, see we aren't alone. ❤️
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Love the new cut!
Thank you so much!
Wishing the best for Magic from Spain, 😻😻🙏🙏.
Thank you ❤️
Cute hair cut! ❤😀
Thanks!
First off, LOVE the hair and gosh it must feel like such a huge weight off your shoulders. You would look great with even shorter hair too- you have similar features as a good friend of mine and she rocks even shorter curly hair, though she does like to use styling creams and a diffuser for special occasions. Second, thank you for speaking on this topic. It's something I've been struggling with even before I knew I was autistic. I just need a tremendous amount of recovery and it's hard not to equate that with laziness, apathy or any variety of negatives, and it's also just not fun from a dopamine side of things. I need at least one recovery day a week, if not more :/
Thank you for the compliment! I can't imagine going even shorter! But I do love super short on other people. This was already just a huge change for me!
Also, yes, thank you for bringing up the word lazy. I meant to say that in the video. Rest is productive, not being lazy!
I love the hair. ❤ Now I’m tempted again to cut mine…
it's contagious! I love my long hair, but no regrets. This is so much easier to wash and dry. It does take a bit more time in the morning to actually style instead of throwing it up in a messy bun, but not too much. Usually just wetting it down and maybe adding a bit more mousse.
Very good hair cut choice
Thank you!
@i.am.mindblind I have not had a chance to listen to all but I plan to. I get a lot from what you have to say.
Soo cute...
Hi Amanda ,you look so cute and beautiful with your new haircut 🌹🌹🌹🌹🫶😍.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
waiiiit what's your book again??
I'm still editing it, it's not published yet! 😊 Hopefully soon!