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reblog if ur a cryptid gen z-millennial like me (born between 1994-2003)

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It really drives me insane that I don’t know how people feel about me. Like am I nice??? Am I funny???? Am I mean???? Am I rude??? Am I obnoxious??? Am I dumb???? What am I????????????????????

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What is Autistic Burnout? a guide from Autism Women’s Network

Signs: • Lack of motivation (hard to care about goals when everyday life is overwhelming) • Loss of executive functioning abilities (decision-making, organization, etc.) • Difficulty with self-care • Easier to reach overload or meltdown • Loss of speech, selective mutism • Lethargy, exhaustion • Illness, digestive issues • Memory loss • Inability to maintain masks or use social skills • Overall seeming “more autistic” or stereotypical • May have period of high energy before collapse

Causes: • Passing as neurotypical / suppressing autistic traits • Doing ‘too much’, too much stress • Aging: needing more downtime, having less energy • Changes, good or bad (relationships, jobs, living arrangements, belongings, environment, routines…) • Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, dehydration • Illness • Sensory or emotional overload

Strategies: • Time • Scheduling breaks, managing spoons • Leave of absence • Stimming, sensory diet • Exercise • Massage • Reminders and supports • Routines • Better environment/job/etc. • Boundaries, saying ‘no’ • Dropping the mask/façade • Solitude • Absolute quiet • Creative projects, passions, special interests • Paying attention to reactions and your body

Sources: “Autistic Burnout – Are You Going Through Burnout?” Anonymously Autistic. Endow, Judy. “Autistic Burnout and Aging.” Ollibean. “Help! I seem to be getting more autistic!” American Asperger’s Association. (EDIT: Credit goes to Mel Baggs) Kim, Cynthia. “Autistic Regression and Fluid Adaptation.” Musings of an Aspie. Schaber, Amythest. “Ask an Autistic #3 – What is Autistic Burnout?” Thanks to Lindsey Allen, AWN Nebraska, for compiling this guide ©Autism Women’s Network 2017

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fun fact

im weirdly knowlagable in the history of soda i dont even drink soda why do i know so much about it

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You saying you’re bisexual is not tmi, it’s not inappropriate or something that you need to avoid talking about, and you don’t have to push yourself back in the closet to accommodate others.

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My therapist asked me to create something “motivating” so I made these.

lol.

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70s street style

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PERPETUAL CUTIE (awww Georgia - @savingadi look!)

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Serious? Nah, just some selfie opportunity...

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Before I put in the final product (see in @pwkfans), I did this (slightly warbled) writing, for aesthetic creativity. I'm in a creative mood now 😌😌😌

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Chillin' with Bella, listening to the 🔥🔥🔥 Palm Dreams by James Reid. Good times!

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I don't normally make my food look aesthetic (I usually rush or just eat whatever is on the table) , but feeling maarte and hungry I made pandesal with cheese, pesto, tomatos, and bacon bits - all from the ref. #breakfast #food #yummy #foodaesthetic #maartelang

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I went to the bookstore, and there was a bandaid stuck on my hair from my walk home. Oh dear. (I removed it seconds after this was taken)

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Georgia being pretty imaginative - holes of an old hinge door and she tried to open them with a key! #cutie #oddstuff

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A little #throwback from last year - and here is a milestone post for the 200th. Okay, I feel like posting more soon 😄😉😘

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Model instincts beneath a plant? Sure. (Hmmm.... who's creeping behind me at some point?) From last Saturday, and every photo has a different filter.