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There is No Shame in Asking For Help
If you need help, ask for it
Growing up, I always knew that I was different. When I was a child, no one knew anything about autism. When I got my son’s Asperger’s diagnosis, I began to surmise that I was also on the Spectrum. I remember reading somewhere that autism symptoms are intensified during puberty and menopause.
I can attest to that since I’m in the midst of menopause right now and my issues are off the charts. I believe what I’m experiencing now is referred to as an autistic shutdown. An autistic shutdown is when someone who’s on the Spectrum feels overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life and withdraws from daily life.
Up until a few weeks ago, I felt as though I was dealing with life efficiently. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I haven’t been dealing with life very efficiently at all. My life is an absolute mess right now.
In the past few weeks, I’ve been very easily triggered by the slightest thing. I found myself in tears from something I had seen on television or on social media. This is problematic. It’s difficult to be a functioning adult when you have little to no motivation and very little focus.
So, I did a thing… I made an appointment to talk to someone. It was a great decision. Since I always have a backup plan, I’m still able to work from home. It’s difficult but with prayer and meditation, I’m pushing through. The takeaway, don’t ever be afraid to ask for help.
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