3 Reasons Sensory Processing Challenges Can Contribute to Social Awkwardness
It might seem like social stuff and sensory stuff are unrelated topics, but getting in touch with your body can make a difference in making friends. Here’s reasons why.
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- Do you realize you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or upset only hours or days after you crash or meltdown? Do you wish you could notice it while you have a chance to do something about it?
- Do you find it hard to explain what’s wrong, what you feel, want, or need?
- Are you good at describing what happened but not how you felt about it? Does that gap make it hard to ask for help, set limits, or even know what you need?
- Are you afraid that if you start getting in touch with your body and emotions, that the grandiose promises will all turn out to be BS, leaving you with more pain, hurt, and anger that you can’t turn off?
If you recognized yourself in any of these, you don’t have to keep figuring it out alone.
I’ve walked this road myself, and that’s why I’ve put together resources, tools, and answers to support you in making it better.
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