
Depression and happiness
Depression always follows my happiness. Or it could be that I don’t know happiness.
Living is a daily battle.Happiness does exist though you must battle for it.Worst of all, it’s never permanent and short-lived.Would you call that ‘happiness’?Something…

Meltdown in Autism
It’s important to recognize the early signs of a meltdown and abate it in it's tracks. Don’t stand the chance.
You can’t make it alone if you get panic. Benzodiazepines can help as soon as hyperventilation occurs, lying down with…

Festivities in Autism
I need a reason for self-care. Without a reason, pleasurable self-care takes the place of forced hygienic labor. In short, necessity.
I need to be in the right place to celebrate or else.
Today I declined an hairdresser appointment.I…

Fear reflection/Christmas
Festivities are always hard on autists. In particular, Christian festivals.
It's no surprise that holidays are overwhelming for autists.
I'm scared of Christmas.
I miss home and the balmy Mediterranean weather.Christmas 2019 is my…




Self-care in mental health
Self-care should be pleasurable and relaxing. For neurodivergents and specific professions, it is often a stressful necessity. Meteoropathy is a real pathology. We normally associate weather with Hot or Cold, though there’s a full range of related implications for our physical and emotional health. It is still being tested whether hot or cold has the […]