I have GAD, chronic depression, autism and suspected BPD (difficult to diagnose with Autism in the middle lol). I miss my routine, my dance classes, my friends, etc. and it's messing me up BADLY. But these tips are really helpful! I started exercising again, avoiding overeating atm and reading/writing/drawing/painting and it definitely helps! 10/10 recommended!
Hi my name is Ruth and I have Asperger's. I am really struggling with anxiety at the moment. It's not to do with the virus or any of that. I find I am struggling coping with the loss of routine. I had structure in my life and I knew what I was doing when I was doing it. I would go to work as a health care assistant and know what to do. I had social activities and clubs. But now everything has changed (even work as we now have different procedures) and for me and my autism it is too many changes at once. This has caused my anxiety to spike and I find when this happens I get flare ups of autism or start having meltdowns again. Which is embarrassing for me as I haven't had them for several years and have managed to overcome alot of the challenges and kinda keep my autism hidden. I am keeping myself occupied as I am reading books but wondered if you had any suggestions to help me. :) Thank you
Recently I've been looking into videos about the personality types. I found mine and it was a definite perfect hit. I learned helpful things like stuff about strengths and weaknesses. Before I already had an idea of course, but now everything makes more sense. Also, how many people have the same MBTI, how many are kind of close, tips that help me understand and interact with others better. I've gained perspective. And as a logician, well now my logic is stronger. Rethinking my routine has been kind of fun. I also started exercising about 3 months ago (a routine). Just simple stuff I can do home for 10-20min daily. I'm feeling the benefits of that too. I still spend the vast majority of my time on the computer, learning stuff or just watching shows. I also set a goal to learn to cook better, great video resources for that too. I spend an hour or more on cooking now, instead of just slapping together something. Another routine, I love all the learning associated with it, and I get to eat better food too. For social activities and clubs, depending on what it is I think you might find people online who want the same thing. Maybe a discussion or hangout kind of thing around a hobby. It really makes all the difference just to talk to someone on the screen. I'm thinking these kind of online things are going to explode in popularity, and that will be interesting for aspies too, as we will have greater chances of finding people who would actually like to hear us go on about our interests. The anxiety should be less too, because who cares what a face on the screen thinks about you. No reason to worry about someone who isn't even interesting, right? Books are great but some amount of physical activity is a must. Einstein walked 3 miles a day, cycled, played the piano and violin. He would have never stayed in high performance at old age, if he hadn't also been getting a reasonable amount of that motoric stimulation. Avoid the TV. That thing just melts the brain. Better to choose exactly what you watch and when, and not be bothered by ads. Best of luck. Hope any of this helps with something :)
Your videos give me so much hope + clarity as a newly diagnosed Aspie. But especially now during these times. Thank you, Dan! Health and wellness to you and yours!
Dan, I keep saying it, You're Awesome. That includes Naomi who knows and loves you best. Please remember to let her how much you appreciate her and give her the space she needs. I look for your daily livestreams and videos, hearing your voice and honest personality is so helpful in mine and I'm sure all your Super Heroes daily lives and through this isolating time.
Having a to-do list, even if it’s different from before, helps me a lot. My days include sewing, walking, and resting. I am trying a different book that’s very interesting, and my family is watching Disney movies. We Skype with our son and daughter-in-law., and Zoom with friends. You are sharing great ideas 😀
Until to last 3 weeks. Self isolation was just being autistic, Now it's a term. Cabin fever man in the shinning. He went crazy just being on his own, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". I was seeing a thing on Stanley Kubrick, he got his receptionist to type up that saying 100's of times. Here's Johnny.
Where can I find headphones for silence? The headphones I use to drown out the noise of my lawn mower don't work inside the grocery store or inside my house when family members are being loud. I don't want to listen to music. I want silence. Thank you!
Since most places except the essential shops are closed for lockdown right now, your best bet for finding noise cancelling headphones is online my dude. Hope you're holding up okay
I have GAD, chronic depression, autism and suspected BPD (difficult to diagnose with Autism in the middle lol). I miss my routine, my dance classes, my friends, etc. and it's messing me up BADLY. But these tips are really helpful! I started exercising again, avoiding overeating atm and reading/writing/drawing/painting and it definitely helps! 10/10 recommended!
Things that keep my mind unpluged : staying in pj and messy home. When I get dressed and clean a bit I can function 🤗
Thank you Aspie.
Great to see a nice face in the morning 😎
Yeee
Hi my name is Ruth and I have Asperger's. I am really struggling with anxiety at the moment. It's not to do with the virus or any of that. I find I am struggling coping with the loss of routine. I had structure in my life and I knew what I was doing when I was doing it. I would go to work as a health care assistant and know what to do. I had social activities and clubs. But now everything has changed (even work as we now have different procedures) and for me and my autism it is too many changes at once. This has caused my anxiety to spike and I find when this happens I get flare ups of autism or start having meltdowns again. Which is embarrassing for me as I haven't had them for several years and have managed to overcome alot of the challenges and kinda keep my autism hidden. I am keeping myself occupied as I am reading books but wondered if you had any suggestions to help me. :) Thank you
Listen When U Stuck At A Point Like U Mind Is Idle Anxiety Will Be There So Keep Ur Move towards a task Automatically Ur mentle trance will be changed
And Now At This Point U Dn Have Any Creative Activity So Ur Feelings Are Going Toward Such Point
Recently I've been looking into videos about the personality types. I found mine and it was a definite perfect hit. I learned helpful things like stuff about strengths and weaknesses. Before I already had an idea of course, but now everything makes more sense. Also, how many people have the same MBTI, how many are kind of close, tips that help me understand and interact with others better. I've gained perspective. And as a logician, well now my logic is stronger.
Rethinking my routine has been kind of fun. I also started exercising about 3 months ago (a routine). Just simple stuff I can do home for 10-20min daily. I'm feeling the benefits of that too. I still spend the vast majority of my time on the computer, learning stuff or just watching shows. I also set a goal to learn to cook better, great video resources for that too. I spend an hour or more on cooking now, instead of just slapping together something. Another routine, I love all the learning associated with it, and I get to eat better food too.
For social activities and clubs, depending on what it is I think you might find people online who want the same thing. Maybe a discussion or hangout kind of thing around a hobby. It really makes all the difference just to talk to someone on the screen. I'm thinking these kind of online things are going to explode in popularity, and that will be interesting for aspies too, as we will have greater chances of finding people who would actually like to hear us go on about our interests. The anxiety should be less too, because who cares what a face on the screen thinks about you. No reason to worry about someone who isn't even interesting, right?
Books are great but some amount of physical activity is a must. Einstein walked 3 miles a day, cycled, played the piano and violin. He would have never stayed in high performance at old age, if he hadn't also been getting a reasonable amount of that motoric stimulation. Avoid the TV. That thing just melts the brain. Better to choose exactly what you watch and when, and not be bothered by ads. Best of luck. Hope any of this helps with something :)
Your videos give me so much hope + clarity as a newly diagnosed Aspie. But especially now during these times. Thank you, Dan! Health and wellness to you and yours!
Start a garden if you can. Give a purpose and down the road you will have food as well as avoid travel to a supermarket.
Dan, I keep saying it, You're Awesome. That includes Naomi who knows and loves you best. Please remember to let her how much you appreciate her and give her the space she needs. I look for your daily livestreams and videos, hearing your voice and honest personality is so helpful in mine and I'm sure all your Super Heroes daily lives and through this isolating time.
Thank you for this Dan. We all needed this!
I love your channel Dan. I like your videos. You are a true inspiration to me and everyone else on the Autism Spectrum. 😎🤟
Having a to-do list, even if it’s different from before, helps me a lot. My days include sewing, walking, and resting. I am trying a different book that’s very interesting, and my family is watching Disney movies. We Skype with our son and daughter-in-law., and Zoom with friends. You are sharing great ideas 😀
Awesome video Dan! Thank you so much for your advice, content and memes on Insta stories during this tough time! Greetings from Cork, Ireland! x
Thanks for the Tips , Dan !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m dyslexic and hate reading have you got any tips to make a little more enjoyable?
2 pints of lager and a packet of crisps the sheep.
Gaz had a phobia of sheep.
So that's something fun to watch on TV,
Until to last 3 weeks. Self isolation was just being autistic,
Now it's a term.
Cabin fever man in the shinning.
He went crazy just being on his own,
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".
I was seeing a thing on Stanley Kubrick, he got his receptionist to type up that saying 100's of times.
Here's Johnny.
That was a good video, thank you
Great vidoe Dan school just closed today and my exams have been cancelled so ive got 7 months to fill ! X
Dan's Doing Well . carry On
thank you for the tips Dan you are awesome!
Great advice Dan!
there are excercise videos here on youtube :) they are fun
I don't think as much about isolation anymore. I started dreaming about a better life and got some quirks over the years
I've been using the quarantine to learn how to use DAW's
Where can I find headphones for silence? The headphones I use to drown out the noise of my lawn mower don't work inside the grocery store or inside my house when family members are being loud. I don't want to listen to music. I want silence. Thank you!
Since most places except the essential shops are closed for lockdown right now, your best bet for finding noise cancelling headphones is online my dude. Hope you're holding up okay
Eating pizza makes me happy.🍕
#TAWSquad
you're vegan? just when i thought you were already cool
Why is there so little comments? xd
Not sure !!
Wait? Those weren't mental health conditions? Well, then your parents were very creative about this
I stated that I do suffer from mental health conditions: depression anxiety stress and panic attacks, also OCD is a mental health condition...
@@TheAspieWorld uhm no, i uhm mean uhm, i was just suspicious about your sentence structure and i tried to be funny. It just didn't worked it seems^^"