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Burnout Recovery - Grieving What's Been Lost

A friend mentioned Parks and Rec, one of my favourite things. I thought “Ooh, Parks and Rec affirmations/wellbeing package, how have I not thought of that before?!” I had. There was already a doc full of them. I don’t remember writing them. The doc hasn’t been opened since last year. One of so many things I ran out of energy on and apparently entirely forgot about. Last year was, apart from…

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#Actually Autistic #Autistic #Autistic Adult #Autistic Adult Self Care #Autistic Woman #Burnout #Burnout recovery #Dynamic disability #Late Diagnosed Autistic #Neuroqueer #Recovery #Self Acceptance #Spoon management #Wellbeing

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Sunscreen Recommendations

Sunscreen – As Recommended By Neurodivergent Folks It is very common for folk with sensory processing issues to struggle with sunscreen. The smell and feel of it can be overwhelming and really horrible. A lot of us also struggle with the heat and brightness of summer so adding extra sensory challenges can make summer a total nightmare. I have a dog and a garden I love so I am outside a lot…

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#Actually Autistic #ASD #Autism #Autistic Adult #Autistic Adult Self Care #Autistic peer recommendations #Autistic sun care #Autistic Woman #Neurodivergent Peers #Sensory Issues #Sensory processing #SPD #SPF 50 #Summer #Sun #Sun care #Sun protection #Sunscreen

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Snails And Neuroqueering 🐌

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Self Compassion Is NOT Self Indulgence

I found in my research that the biggest reason people aren’t more self-compassionate is that they are afraid they’Il become self-indulgent. They believe self-criticism is what keeps them in line. Most people have gotten it wrong because our culture says being hard on yourself is the way to be – Dr Kristin Neff Self compassion is a very hard thing for a lot of people to practice. Dr Kristin Neff,…

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#Self care #Self compassion #Self love #Self Worth

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Meltdowns suck. Here's some reminders for those who experience them.

Swearing versions on slide 2.

These graphics are always available on request, just dm me and its yours!

IDs - Both slides have a blue to purple gradient background and black writing.

The first slide...

Neurodivergent Wellbeing

Meltdowns are.......

NOT YOUR FAULT

☆ EXHAUSTING ☆

Rest, hydrate, eat when you can

☆ A sign things have been too much for too long. Give yourself a break where possible

☆ Upsetting and pretty horrible to experience, be kind to yourself

☆ Very common in ND folk, you're not alone

Slide 2...

Neurodivergent Wellbeing

Meltdowns are.......

☆GODDAMN EXHAUSTING ☆

Rest, hydrate, eat when you can

☆ A sign things have been too fucking much for too fucking long. Give yourself a break where possible for fuck's sake

☆ A shitty thing to experience, don't add to it by being a dick to yourself

☆ Too fucking common in ND folk, at least you're not alone

#Meltdowns #Meltdown #MeltdownsSuck #MeltdownsHappen #ND Meltdowns #Autistic Meltdowns #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodivergent Wellbeing #Neurodivergent Self Care #ND Adults #Neurodivergent Adults Exist!

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I was awake at 4 this morning for no real reason, I'm really tired and grumpy, so I've been distracting myself playing around creating these.

I'm not sure which is my favourite background, but I love the snail/stars/spiral combo, might use different ones depending on my mood.

I know you're "supposed" to pick a brand identity and stick with it, really, but I figure if the actual logo stays the same, then the background changing is probably not the end of the world. Plus, it makes me happy, and I've decided that matters too!

ID - All 3 images have the same core logo, a silhouette of a snail with a white spiral with stars on the shell. Over the snail in curved letters, it says "ELAURIAN," and underneath, it says "NEUROQUEERING WELLNESS."

The first image has a rainbow gradient background. The next one is a blend of pale blue and pink, and the last one is a blue, green, pink, purple, and yellow mixed background with stars.

#Snail #Elaurian #Neuroqueering Wellness #Neuroqueering #Neuroqueer #Queering Wellness #Queer #ND #Autistic #Late Diagnosed

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ID - A series of slides with rainbow gradient backgrounds and affirmations in white writing. The affirmations are....

It is NOT asking too much to be accepted for who I am by the Queer community

My sexuality is allowed to evolve, change and/or be unlabelled. I am me, I am attracted to who I am attracted to and that is BEAUTIFUL!

My identity is allowed to evolve, change and/or be unlabelled. I am me; infinite, complex and wonderful!

Coming out safely is a privilege not available to everyone

I deserve to love and be loved

I can be proud without coming out, especially if it's not safe for me

My dating/sexual history does not invalidate my identity

I am part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as much as anyone else

I know who I am and who I am attracted to better than anyone else ever could

Any difficulties or trauma I experienced did not make me strong, I did that

I choose to rest when possible, it can be exhausting existing as a Queer person in this world

Spending time with those who share my identity can be a valuable part of my wellbeing

It's OK if my identity and labels change over time

My identity is mine and mine alone, only I can truly know myself

I deserve to treat myself with love

#Queer Pride #Queer Affirmations #Queer Pride Affirmations #2SLGBTQIA+ #LGBTQIA+ #Queer All Year #Queering #Queer Life #Queer Wellbeing

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Heading into the weekend Riker style......

Be there for your crew, do your work well, find interesting ways to accommodate your own needs (see the Riker Maneuver), and celebrate joy and pleasure with passion!

ID - A starry background with white writing that reads...

SCI-FI AFFIRMATIONS

Like Riker, I celebrate and enjoy life!

#Star Trek Affirmations #Star Trek Inspired #Commander William T Riker #Commander Riker #The Riker Maneuver #Trekkie 4 Life 🖖 #Trekkie #Star Trek

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A reminder for myself as much as anything this morning. Struggling with expressing and sticking up for my needs right now.

ID - A blue to purple gradient background with a rainbow infinity symbol and in black writing "Neurodivergent Affirmations" and "My needs are important even if others don't understand them"

#Neurodivergent Affirmations #Neurodivergent Wellbeing #Affirmations #Wellbeing Neuroqueering Wellness #Neuroqueer #Neuroqueering #ND Wellbeing #Neurodivergent Wellness #Neurodivergent Adults #ND Adults #ND

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Been thinking a lot about snails as symbol for eventual Elaurian artwork, definitely a new hyperfixation kicking off!

ID - A yellow shelled snail on green leaves. The shell is a little cracked and damaged but the snail continues on.

#Snails #Snail #Snails Are Neuroqueer #Neuroqueering #Hyperfixation #Special Interest #Snails Rule #Snails Rock

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On Autism "Defining" Me

I saw a post on Threads that I responded to… https://www.threads.net/@_elaurian_/post/CvjeTqSsEXQ/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Yes. Autism defines me. It defined me before I knew I was autistic. My whole life has been defined by my autism whether I like it or not. It defined me when it made me the weirdo kid, one of the ones to bully. It defined me when I couldn’t hold a job. It defined me when…

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#Actually Autistic #Autistic #Autistic Adult #Autistic Woman #Late Diagnosed Autistic #Neuroqueer #Self Acceptance

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Embrace your style, embrace wearing what makes YOU happy, for whatever reason. Do it for joy, comfort, stimming, colour therapy, to be a warrior, whatever reason, just do it for you!

We kind of have to wear clothes sometimes, even if you're into being naked you're still required to put on clothes to be outside. So have fun with it when you're able to (sadly you're probably not allowed to dress like a drag queen to do a job as a paramedic for instance!)

ID - A starry background with white writing that reads...

Sci-fi Affirmations

I enjoy my own style and celebrate it, if the 11th Doctor can make bowties cool I can wear what I like

#Doctor Who #Whovian #Dr Who #Eleven #Eleventh Doctor #Bow Ties Are Cool #Embrace Your Style #Style #Your Style #Celebrate Your Style

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Let's get the week off to a good fucking start shall we?! 😂

Basic Fucking Self Care

Brains need water, fucking hydrate!

Rest is not a fucking reward.

Try to at least lie down for 5 minutes if possible.

FED. IS. FUCKING. BEST.

No "bad" food is as bad for us as not eating.

Give yourself a fucking break.

You didn't ask to struggle.

Shake out your fucking bedding, put on fresh fucking underwear, clean up with fucking baby wipes, do one tiny thing to feel a bit better.

Cry! In a society that teaches that tears are a weakness, crying is punk as fuck!

Tell a friend you fucking love them.

#Basic Fucking Self Care #Basic Self Care #Swearing Is Self Care #Self Care #Neuroqueering #Neuroqueering Wellness #Neuroqueer #Fucking Hydrate #Fed Is Fucking Best #Rest Is Not A Fucking Reward

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It's so easy to forget about! Scheduling it (in whatever way works for you!) is a really good way for a lot of folk to make that side of life easier. Even just learning to check in with the computer to see if all systems are functioning normally can be useful!

#Star Trek #Trekkie #Trekkie Wellbeing #Geordi La Forge #B'Elanna Torres #Montgomery Scott #Miles O'Brien #Starfleet #DS9 #TNG #Voyager #TOS #Star Trek Guide To Wellbeing #Neuroqueering #Neurodivergent Wellbeing #Neuroqueering Wellness #Neuroqueering Everything

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On Sensory Trauma. Or, How Peat And Diesel Helped Heal My Relationship With The Accordion 🪗🎻

I grew up in Shetland, where the fiddle and accordion roam. One of our houses was an old schoolhouse, attached to the old school, now a village hall. One of my sisters and I shared a bedroom that joined house to hall. Where the Fiddle And Accordion club met on a Wednesday to play. I can still remember lying in bed trying not to cry as they played on and on and on. I can still remember…

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#Actually Autistic #Adult Autistics #Autism #Autistic Meltdown #Fiddle and Accordion #Howard Shore #Peat and Diesel #Sensory Trauma

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#Badger #Badgers #Badger love #Special Interest #Hyperfixation #Badger Meditation #Sensory Meditation #No Subscription Required

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Finally recorded and posted this Queer Loving Kindness meditation, available to all for free on my Patreon or YouTube.

The Patreon has PDFs of affirmations and self care ideas to try.

#Queer #Queer All Year #Pride Is All Year #2SLGBTQIA+ #LGBTQIA+ #Queer Pride #Meditations #Neuroqueering #Queering #Youtube