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Let's talk stimming.
Stimming, also known as self stimulation, is a coping mechanism often used in neurodivergent people, shown especially in those with Autism and other sensory processing disorders. It is a sort of tool used to help soothe nerves and provide sensory input.
Coming in many different forms, stimming can be useful in overwhelming situations. It can vary in many different forms, such as repeated motor movements (ex. fidgeting and hand flapping) or auditory stims (ex. verbal clicking, humming, listening to music) and the use of objects such as fidget tool.
Stimming can help improve focus and concentration, as well as help with emotional control and sensory issues. It's important that we let people stim when needed, and not be so quick to judge those who do so in public. It's a perfectly normal thing to do and can help relieve tension in stressful situations.
Most importantly for those who feel the need to mask in public: Make sure to stim when you are overwhelmed and give yourself breaks!
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Let's talk coping mechanisms.
Coping mechanisms are strategies people use to deal with stress, anxiety, and other problems they may have. These can be beneficial and are a great thing to have, but certain ones do more harm than good, and should be avoided.
Some small coping mechanisms such as figeting and holding onto clothing help relieve momentary tension, and you can often see people doing this out of instinct when a situation becomes stressful.
When stress becomes overwhelming people often turn to things such as drinking and smoking to help cope, but these are examples of harmful coping mechanisms that should be avoided. Other ones may include things such as skipping meals or overeating, self isolation, and other forms of self harm.
It's important to keep track of the way you cope so that it doesn't become harmful to your health. Doing this such as meditation, listening to music, and venting your feelings to someone you can trust are healthy ways to deal with stress that you can try.
If these examples don't work for you, there always other ways online hat you can find, so make sure to do your research!
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4 5 7 Breathing
This is a type of breathing exercise that helps reduce anxiety and slows heart rate. It is a good one to remember in case of an emergency like a panic attack, or just for normal everyday stress.
4 seconds breathing in
5 seconds holding your breath
7 seconds breathing out
Repeat
Keep doing this until you feel calm and more relaxed.
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Relationships and Putting Yourself First
When it comes to relationships, whether it be platonic or romantic, a lot of people tend to put the other person's well being above their own. They do whatever they can to keep the other happy, but a lot of times they forget to look after themselves.
The problem with this is that they may forget to set boundaries and can end up doing things they are uncomfortable with just to make the other person happy. They can also forget to take care of their own well being as a whole, and may become drained from constant dependence on them for support.
While it is important to be there for your friends and loved ones, you have to learn when to take a step back and breathe. Those who care about you will understand if you need time to take care of your own well being.
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Let's talk about projecting.
Projecting is when someone applies their feelings and traumas onto something or someone else. There are times where it is used as a coping mechanism, but there are also times when it can do more harm than good.
Forms of projecting can vary from person to person, but a common form is through fictional stories and characters. Finding characters you can relate to is a great thing, and may help you feel understood. Feeling like they experience the same emotions that you do can be a harmless form of projecting.
On the other hand, some types can be harmful, and should be avoided. Things like pushing your negative feelings about yourself onto other people in your life or assuming that people see think negative things about you are both harmful forms of projecting. When people push their own self-esteem issues into their assumptions about other people, it can be devastating to their mental health.
People sometimes fall into rabbit holes with this type of projecting, and may draw away from friends and family due to stress about social image. These negative thoughts can spiral and may cause lapses in mental state.
It's important to tell your friends how you feel about them and let them know that you are there for them. If you start to notice them isolating themselves you should reach out to them and give them support.
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Projecting and Writing
Something I've noticed over time is how writers tend to project their emotions and current mental state into their writing. People who write online and are regularly updating their works might have different themes for the chapters depending on how they are feeling at the time they are writing the story.
On the other hand, some writers use their stories as a sort of escape, a preferred life if you will. When they are faced with hard times they may write about happy things and things that they might be wishing for their own life.
Those who know the writers personally can often notice the coorelation between the writing and the state of the author. They can then use this to help their friends by noticing when they aren't feeling their best, as they notice the patterns on the writing.
Make sure you keep an eye on your writer friends! For you authors out there, make sure you are giving yourself breaks, there is no shame in going on hiatus to take care of your mental health!
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Hello there! I'll start off by saying thank you for checking out my blog, and if you are reading this after scrolling through all my posts, welcome to the beginning! This is going to be a sort of personal psychology blog, with tips and tricks I learned from my personal experiences. Mental health is an important aspect of our lives, so it's crucial we look after it!
Feel free to ask questions and I will try to answer to the best of my ability!
I am in no way a trained professional, these are just from personal experiences that I go through with myself and those around me.
Remember: Every human being is different. Just because something helps someone or affects them in some way does not mean it applies to everyone!
This blog will be a safe space for everyone as well, including but not limited to: LGBTQ+, people of any race or ethnicity, any religion or lack thereof, and disabled people. Hate will not be tolerated or condoned here.
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