Autism Chrysalis

Category: Self-Care

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Stop Trying to Be Consistent — Business Advice for Autistic & AuDHD Business Owners

“Just be consistent!” might be the worst business advice for Autistic & AuDHD entrepreneurs. Here’s why.

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Self-Care Backfired – And Nearly Derailed All My Autistic Unmasking Progress

I got up early to avoid a potential issue with where I was staying overnight, which reminded me of another time I had a similar issue, over a misunderstanding at a campground in Arkansas.

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I panicked when I saw the price

When I went in to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, I saw the general admission price and freaked out and panicked. Here’s how I worked through whether or not to pay to go in.

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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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AuDHD Work Tips: Personal Care

Here’s a couple tips for different things you can do to help make working work better for you.

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Unmasking My Wardrobe Color Choices

I recently found another way I’ve been masking without realizing it. Here’s me talking through how I realized this and let this mask drop away.

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Cheap Sensory Products You Might Already Have

Sensory objects are often very helpful, but spending a lot of money on them might not work for you. Here’s some ideas for cheap sensory products.

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Painful Thoughts Around Spending Money

I’ve gotten back from my vacation, and it’s got me thinking about my relationship with money.

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You Don’t Need My Permission To Pee

A short rant on how our society teaches us to give away bodily autonomy.

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Guilt-Free Rest in Burnout Recovery

How do you rest when your inner critic keeps getting on your case?

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Coping with Sensory Differences in Public

How do you cope with sensory needs when you’re out in public? Here’s a framework and a few tips.

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How to Use Body Signals to Make Better Decisions

If decision making is hard for you, here’s a technique to use body sensations as another source of information for decision making.