Why Autistic Adults Stim - Emotional Regulation

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[phoenixlee]

I found that things like writing in a journal, learning Tai Chi, walking, and very simple knitting or crochet all have had the surprising (to me) effect of grounding me back into my body making my thoughts feel like they are closer to happening "in single file" rather than their usual patterns of bouncing too creatively in many directions. I love the way I am constantly in deep learning mode because that has resulted in such a rich life. But, especially when trying to navigate socially, with all its stress and rumination, I often feel like I will suddenly feel like I have hit a complete wall of confusion, frustration and exhaustion. Then, it will feel like I have to retreat quickly before people see how flustered I am. Decades ago when I was in highschool and needed to get a job to help pay my tuition, I started waitressing, which was inordinately scary at first, especially because it can be so challenging to be learning a new skill in front of others where I had to be somewhat social, and because I blush so brightly very fast over the slightest mistake. Once I found myself having a sort of script to follow, it became easier, but was always exhausting. I was so proud of myself for pushing through that. I definitely have very strong compassion for people whose challenges like this are much greater than mine. That is another gift of being on the spectrum, if it can be seen this way. We need to keep raising each other up!!

[Bunchaletters]

I just love your tropical print shirts! Also I appreciate your insights. I am retired and undiagnosed and I find these videos help me greatly.

[kewoshk]

I have learned I might be on the spectrum fairly recently and the self-harming behaviors I do since childhood might just be stimming after all. I’ve been on meds and therapy for anxiety and this behavior for 11 years and meanwhile my anxiety improved quite a lot, these behaviors haven’t changed much.

[samwarner]

I wasn’t diagnosed until age 43. I think my self harm behaviors in my 20s were the stim I found that seemed legitimate for adults to use. Absolutely flawed logic but perhaps I thought that was all I had left for sensory input and emotion regulation.

[ismailabdelirada]

I sometimes find myself wondering if I'm a different _kind_ of autistic person.

For one thing, I don't "stim, " unless something else I do is the functional equivalent. But if so, I confess I can't name it.

Also, while there are certain routines I follow, they change over time to reflect the conditions of my life and the demands they create.

And I invent my own routines, which tend to be religious rituals and exercise regimens that I've devised, unique in every detail, to respond to the requirements imposed by an evolving saga of trials.

My life is hard in ways I can hardly describe, but Shakespeare pointed out sagely, "Sweet are the uses of adversity."

[spicyskyraisin]

Unfortunately talking and over sharing and over explaining and the fixation and B&W thinking about “stuff that’s happened” to cause overwhelm is my way of regulating and it’s poorly tolerated by others. So much so it fills me with shame about myself. I try to avoid it but struggle hugely. I spend a lot of time alone to avoid the overwhelm and overshare cycle.

[JoJo-vgdz]

So you live in a perpetual state of fear of anything. That sucks.