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ForeverSequins
Приєднався 26 лют 2021
Lover of the arts, animals, and non-conformists
#ActuallyAutistic and here to talk about it.
#ActuallyAutistic and here to talk about it.
How I've Handled Stress & Anxiety || Anxiety & Autism
Hey guys! I'm back from my hiatus!!
Today's video is definitely my most personal so far. I wanted to talk about the different ways I've handled stress and anxiety in the past and how I deal with it now.
Also, how does anxiety affect those on the spectrum?
Today's video is definitely my most personal so far. I wanted to talk about the different ways I've handled stress and anxiety in the past and how I deal with it now.
Also, how does anxiety affect those on the spectrum?
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Health Update || My Chiari Malformation Diagnosis
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Hey Guys This is why I've been MIA. But I'll be back :)
"You're So Sensitive" || Autism & Sensitivity
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In this video, I discuss the highs and lows of being sensitive.
So I Think I May Be on the Spectrum... || My Late Diagnosis
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This is my story of how I went from suspecting I may be autistic to formally getting a diagnosis.
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My heart was hurting listening to what you’ve been through last year. Love you dearly.
I love you too!
Wow! So much jam-packed into 12 minutes! I may not be on the spectrum, but I am 100% an HSP and always have been. My meltdowns as a young person were numerous, and I was frequently punished for them - both explicitly (timeouts; allowance withholding) and implicitly (but still damaging) by being labeled as "TOO sensitive" and "OVER dramatic". I wasn't allowed to express myself authentically because it made other people uncomfortable. Being punished for my sensitivity did not lead to more healthy expression. If anything, knowing that I would be punished made it more likely that my meltdowns would be extreme and my deep sadness, anger, and frustration would lead to take-no-prisoners outbursts of ALL OF THE FEELS. I also fixate on the poor way I handled emotional situations in the past. It's still a struggle to forgive myself for things I did/said years - and even decades - ago. It's hard enough to manage emotions as a child or young person, but throw in extra sensitivity and the pathologizing/"othering" of HSPs, and it will take us that much longer to find healthy outlets for safe expression and modulation. Theatre was also an outlet for me. I have long-recognized that (literally) having lines/knowing what to say/do was the only way I felt comfortable being the center of attention. And this video now makes me think that theatre was also a way to feel safe expressing emotions. If it was in the script, I could be angry or sad and yell or cry and I wouldn't be punished for it because it was what I was *supposed* to do. I'll be thinking more about this for a while!
Thank you so much for sharing Valerie! Omg yes having a script and knowing exactly what I'm supposed to do and say feels like a such a safe space and a reprieve from every day life!
Lol I cried every time during The Goofy Movie and the other kids used to be so confused XD
Omg I'd wail during Snoopy Come Home and Follow That Bird!
From an HSP I just wanna say... This! And you're a super star 🌟 Period!
😘 thank you!!
Great video thank you again for sharing your journey with us.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Nicole!
Thank you for sharing! I wish you much success! I have a 20 year old son with autism. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks so much!
Wow beautiful video, Alicia! You are nothing but GREAT! I love you and I can’t wait to see more content!
Alicia, you’re amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
😭 thank you for all your support!
I really think you sharing your story, you will help others. Welcome to the youTube space too. (Subbed )
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your story. I look forward to seeing more content from you! Great story telling and so informative! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m also subscribed!👏🏾
Thank you Cherrece!!
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"The thing is, neurotypicals tend to not have an inner monologue going on about the quality of their eye contact while doing it." --- THISSSSSSS lol. Alicia, this is so so good. I'm so incredibly grateful for your voice <3
Hahaha thank you so much for your support 🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏾 it sounds like a relief and that things are finally making sense- which must be freeing! Also loved the way you formatted the video with titles letting us know what’s next. Subscribed ✨
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so proud of you! 🙌🏾
Thank you so much!