Autism Or No ?

[Jonn]

Why not think about, feel, and type the things that make you feel good, feel happy? I know that reading threads can make a person feel down and sad. Maybe you can start a thread that makes you and others feel positive? I'd support and encourage you to do this!

What you think affects your emotions.

I have two strategies when fighting sadness I don't want:
1. Immediately focus on my breathing.
2. Go to a mental "Happy Place".

Not original ideas.
Just something I picked up from others over the years.

 

[Jonn]

Wow. I'm amazed that midfulness can work, good that it has helped you.

As Sherlock Holmes said:
"Watson, you see but you don't observe."

Without the active observing part, it is harder to remember things, for me, at least.

 

[Coxhere]

What you think affects your emotions.

I have two strategies when fighting sadness I don't want:
1. Immediately focus on my breathing.
2. Go to a mental "Happy Place".

Not original ideas.
Just something I picked up from others over the years.

Focusing is a part of MINDFULNESS. When we focus on the present-time phenomena like our breath, we are prevented from ruminating about the past and worrying about the future.

 

[Tired]

I would like to be a person "around you" that talks with you about these types of topics and about anything, Tired.

You can always write me in private messages

 

[Coxhere]

You can always write me in private messages

I'm still trying to figure out what all things can be found at AutismCentral. I thought I'd read that person-to-person messages were forbidden. I need to check more closely so as to not get into trouble with the rules. If PMs are permitted, then I shall write to you, Tired.

 

[Rodafina]

I'm still trying to figure out what all things can be found at AutismCentral. I thought I'd read that person-to-person messages were forbidden. I need to check more closely so as to not get into trouble with the rules. If PMs are permitted, then I shall write to you, Tired.

Direct messages are allowed and something a lot of people here enjoy. In the top right corner of your browser, there is a small mail icon where you could choose the option "start a new conversation."

Also, you could hover your cursor over someone's username and there should be an option to "start direct message." (Some people will have turned off the ability to receive private messages and then you wouldn't see that.)

Just a note that there is a report feature in the messaging system and if anyone receives a message that makes them uncomfortable, they can use the report feature to alert staff (otherwise "direct messages" are private and staff cannot see them).

 

[Coxhere]

Direct messages are allowed and something a lot of people here enjoy. In the top right corner of your browser, there is a small mail icon where you could choose the option "start a new conversation."
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Also, you could hover your cursor over someone's username and there should be an option to "start direct message." (Some people will have turned off the ability to receive private messages and then you wouldn't see that.)
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Just a note that there is a report feature in the messaging system and if anyone receives a message that makes them uncomfortable, they can use the report feature to alert staff (otherwise "direct messages" are private and staff cannot see them).

Thanks so much for the instructions regarding "direct messages," Rodafina.