Autism Chrysalis

Category: Anxiety

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Anxiety Relief for Autistic Adults: Practical Techniques That Work

How to get unstuck so you can send that email, say what you really want, not freak out (as much) when the unexpected happens, and mess up without ruminating about it forever.

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Is It Anxiety or a Bad Situation?

When being faced with genuinely awful situations, it can be hard to tell if what you’re struggling with is anxiety or just your reaction to the terrible situation itself.

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Breaking Free From Anxiety’s Biggest Lies

Anxiety can be insidious. Here are some of its biggest lies, and why it’s lying to you, and what you can do to break free.

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When WFH Backfired, and Increased My Anxiety

This is a story that took place a few years before I figured out I’m Autistic. My supposed dream come true of working from home turned out to be a recipe for high anxiety.

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6 Things that Increase Anxiety for Autistics

Here are 6 common things that tend to increase anxiety for Autistics, and the biggest reason why they they have that effect: it may not be what you think. Because they’re not bad things.

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Is It Anxiety Or Sensory Stuff?

Anxiety and sensory stuff can be difficult to pick apart, so I’d like to talk a bit about them and how they can intersect.

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How to Manage Fireworks Anxiety: Tapping for Autistic & Sensory-Sensitive Adults Workshop Invite

Learn how to use EFT tapping to manage fireworks anxiety and sensory overwhelm if you’re Autistic, AuDHD, or have sensory sensitivities.

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Dealing with Holiday Stress Workshop Invite

What if you could get through the holidays without shutting down, melting down, or spending all your energy fuming about how the world doesn’t get neurodivergent people?

This Isn’t The End Of The Story, Just The Middle

When going through a tough time, it’s easy to feel like it’s the end of everything, but this isn’t the end of your story.

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My Anti-Anxiety Techniques Actually Work (And Saved My Vacation)

My recent vacation nearly ended before it started because of a last-minute disaster, but I got through it. Here’s what happened, and how I kept myself going.