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By Rae I’ve briefly mentioned this word before in my previous article, so I wanted to talk about it in more detail. Perfectionism. Despite first hearing the term in secondary school, I didn’t know what it meant until my second year of university. And from this, I realised that perfectionism is quite a loaded subject for me. It’s linked to many parts of my personality, mental health, or, at least, my motivation. So I wanted to talk about my experience with perfectionism, and how I try to counter invasive self-beliefs that dictate how I act. I know that perfectionism can take many forms - some of which might be relevant to you.
In Good Therapy - a website that provides mental health resources - perfectionism is defined as “the need to be or appear perfect”. However, I don’t feel like this definition does justice to what it is to me. I’m very much aware that perfection doesn’t exist, and my aim isn’t to be perfect. More so, I just want to be good enough. The main problem is that there is no definition for what being “good enough” is, there’s no goal or direction to achieving “enough”. It’s just to accomplish something in hopes that any form of achievement will deem me worthy enough for… well, I don’t know what yet. The perfectionism I’m aware of is self-oriented and means that unrealistically high expectations are directed towards the self - whether that relates to academic and career success, or how you present yourself. This can drive a cycle of anxiety and prove damaging to other aspects of mental and physical health, as well as relationships. For example, I mentioned that I had only actually realised what perfectionism meant in my second year of university (during the start of the pandemic). That was because I had experienced severe burnout. I lacked any motivation to get out of bed, eat, sleep, much less actually attend online classes. When assignments came around, I always had this nagging and recurring feeling that maybe if I changed something, did something, added something, or memorised something, I’d do better than if I didn’t. Therefore there was always a feeling that there was something missing. Something I did that wasn’t enough. My anxiety was already at its peak, and perfectionism was making everything worse. While this was happening I was comparing myself to my peers who appeared to be doing substantially better at handling their classes and exams, or even friends who were just living a more fulfilling life. It worsened the nagging feeling toward my assignments, increased my fear of failure, and lowered my self-worth. It wasn’t until after my third-year uni exams that I finally acknowledged that being chained to the pursuit of “good enough”, was leading to self-isolation, as well as physical and mental breakdowns. So I’m trying to establish some habits to counter these compulsions, which may help you too:
Overall, I learned that perfectionism was holding me back from seeing the bigger picture. And the bigger picture was that at some point I might look back and never be able to say that I’ve done something I’m genuinely proud of - even though my body and mental health have paid the price. So it’s important to define what “enough” means to you and give yourself the privilege of seeing and praising your efforts. In order to undo perfectionistic beliefs, you have to challenge the foundation of your perfectionism and what has become so automatic. In fact, here are some websites that could help you tackle unhealthy perfectionism:
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By Merc If you’re here, you probably don’t know much about plurality or multiplicity. I’m really proud of you for coming this far in your research, whether it’s to learn more, support someone, or support yourself. Learning isn’t always easy, but it’s something we’ve gotta do.
Plurality / Multiplicity is defined by google as “the psychological phenomenon in which a body can display multiple distinct personas,” while other places define it as “the state of having multiple headmates collectively sharing a single body. A group of headmates is called a system,” and “someone who shares the same physical body with other individuals.” So to summarize these different definitions, plurality / multiplicity is a category some fall into. These people, more colloquially known as systems, are known for sharing one body / vessel, but having more than one person in them. What used to be called Multiple Personality Disorder is now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, which is probably something you’re more familiar with. However, not all systems identify with this disorder, or any of the Otherwise Specified Dissociative Disorders, as their systems aren’t inherently disordered. Systems suggest more than one person in one body, different “alters” or “headmates” or otherwise known terms about these different people, but does not automatically entail there is amnesia, that this hurts day-to-day life, and other things that show that being a system makes someone’s life harder. For many, being a system makes life easier, as can be seen with the Kaleidoscope system–us! Being a system helps us better understand the emotions we go through, allowing us to sit down and talk things out. It allows us to take the marathon that is life as a relay race–that not one person has to run the whole marathon but that we can take turns. It’s also worth mentioning that it helps soothe loneliness, as you have more company! There are lots of terms used to refer to those within a system that can make things confusing. Alters, headmates, introjects, factives, fictives, whatever term used by a relative system mate, is theirs to say. What is most important is understanding that no matter what shape or form these system mates take doesn’t make them any more or less important than the other. Regardless of what role they play in the system, who fronts the most, what type of being they are, etc., they are worthy of space to exist. It can be hard adjusting to this whole new world that may exist in or with someone you may already know–and that’s alright. What’s important is that you take it at their pace. Don’t be afraid to research things, and if the system you are talking to is comfortable with it, know that it’s okay to ask questions. It’s okay to learn. But we must remember to listen to systems, listen to their experiences, and be open to understanding what it means for your relationship with this or these systems. It’s alright to feel whatever you feel, but know that these systems are probably just as at a loss as you are! So support one another. That’s always the least we can do. Keep your head up, the sun still rises. Helplines:
By Katherine In the past couple of years, borderline personality disorder (also called BPD) has become “trendy.” While this has led to more conversations about BPD, it is significantly less enticing than how some people envision it.
In simple terms, borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder in which the individual experiences unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. To be more specific, an individual with BPD experiences fear of abandonment (whether that be real or imagined). Another symptom that many may recognize is the tendency for a person with BPDto have a “favorite person.” This can tie in with fear of abandonment by becoming “overly clingy.” When having a “favorite person,” someone with bpd will idolize someone and might not be able to see any flaws that their “favorite person” has. Their mood can heavily depend on their “favorite person’s” mood and whether or not their “favorite person” is speaking to them often or how they speak to them. If their tone seems off or they begin to ignore the person with BPD, the individual may experience a breakdown. This might lead to someone with bpd devaluing their “favorite person,” resenting them for their changes. Someone with BPD may also feel empty, paranoid, and intense anger. These symptoms may tie in with each other. Someone with BPD can have angry outbursts that may or may not have a trigger, this can push people away from them as well as destroy relationships. These angry outbursts can include yelling, head banging, possibly breaking things, etc. Everyone’s outbursts look different and it is important to realize that the majority of the time, the individual with BPD does not mean the hurtful things that they may say or do and oftentimes feel intense guilt afterwards. While this does not eliminate the problem, the best way to help someone is to understand them and encourage them to seek help. The idea of idolizing someone may be seen as “romantic” when in reality it can destroy relationships and severely harm one’s mental health. When experiencing an episode, one with BPD may experience a wide variety of emotions leading to crying, headbanging, screaming, dissociating, etc. With angry outbursts, an individual with BPD may react in a way that they do not truly mean or feel because they are unable to control their emotions. Some may experience different emotions during these episodes as well as be triggered by different things. These episodes may occur frequently or rarely, depending on the individual. There is no specific treatment for BPD, but it is recommended to seek therapy if one is diagnosed with BPD. This can greatly aid someone by helping them learn how to stabilize after an episode, avoid triggers, and manage life with BPD. It is also important to speak with friends and family, letting them know what triggers you have and what helps if you experience an episode. To someone who does not have BPD, these episodes can be frightening and they may not know how to calm the individual down. When triggered, it would be ideal for the individual with BPD to leave the situation or walk away for a while to calm down. However, this is not always possible and which is why it is important to communicate with those around you so that they know how to assist you. Although BPD is challenging to live with, it can be managed and there are ways to help (whether you have BPD or know someone who does). If you believe that you have developed a “favorite person,” you may feel as though you should inform them, but it's important to speak about that with others, preferably with a licensed professional, before letting your “favorite person” know. If someone learns that they are your “favorite person,” this can put a lot of stress on them, feeling as though they must uphold your expectations in order to keep your mental health stable. If possible, speak with your therapist about your favorite person before deciding whether or not it is best to inform the individual. If you know what your triggers are, let those around you know so that they may avoid them as best as possible. When experiencing an angry outburst, someone with BPD should walk away and focus their attention on something else to calm down. Putting on a TV show, listening to calming music, or just spending some time alone can help in calming down. Although individuals with BPD may feel monstrous after an anger episode, it is important to realize that it is oftentimes unintentional and can be uncontrollable. Rather than feeling guilty for the outbursts, it is best to let it be a realization to seek professional help so that the outbursts can become controlled and limited. BPD can be challenging to live with, both for the individual as well as for those around them. But BPD does not have to control anyone’s life, with the right help and a good support system, BPD can be managed. If you or someone you know may be struggling with BPD, communicate with those around you and seek help. By Zephyr TW:SELF-HARM, LIFE THREATENING ACTIVITIES, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS Have you ever heard a voice and turned around, mindlessly searching for the owner, but no one is there?
I have felt like this for a long time now. I hear a voice and mindlessly look around for the owner, only to realize the voice is in my head and no one can hear it. Voices I hear are distinct from one another; their tone, use of words, sentences, just everything is different. Just by hearing them, I can imagine what the owner might be like. The voices I hear are beyond just murmuring, ringing and whispering. I have heard them telling me to hurt my loved ones with a knife, hurt myself with a scissor and do other threatening activities. I have heard them screaming and yelling so intensely that I couldn’t sleep. I have found out that music and watching Run BTS helps. Hearing voices can be extremely upsetting and disturbing. It can harm your concentration and sleep and prevent you from doing your regular activities as small as brushing your teeth! Here are few ways you can manage these voices:
I hope these strategies help you! Engaging yourself in things you love helps a lot! Consult professional help if your voices get worse or you act on them. You can use these strategies when you know you hear voices. But what if you are not sure if you are really hearing them? I have to admit: at the very beginning I thought my mind was playing games on me. I couldn’t separate where I was really hearing voices, or I was just imagining. So, here is what hearing voices can feel like:
Therapy has helped me cope with these voices a lot better. Healing isn’t linear and I am still learning to cope with these voices better. Remember that these voices are permanent. These voices are a part of you. They have no power over you and can cause you no harm. My psychiatrist told me, and I quote, “you are not what you hear and you need to let them know you are the boss and they need to shut up”. Pretty ruthless, but it definitely knocked some sense into me. You can always vent to us on our social media platforms! You are NOT what you hear, and you are IN control. Extra Resources: By Mel First of all what is “splitting” and what does it mean? a subconscious defence mechanism, meaning people will see others, situations and themselves as good or bad. There is no in-between! This is very common in people who suffer from BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). It causes rapid shifts in emotions which can affect relationships and friendships.
Splitting usually happens when it’s triggered by emotional distress for example:
To put it simply, the brain uses the “splitting mechanism” to simplify complex emotions or even to protect the person from emotional pain. This can cause severe mood swings and sudden shifts in perception. For example: I find it very hard to make decisions so I usually leave it to someone else to deal with the situation as it makes me feel anxious and I start to panic. Another thing I find hard to deal with as a person with BPD is that I may initially see someone as perfect, only to suddenly view them as entirely bad after a perceived slight. This is a classic example of the “black or white” vision when you either see one or the other, no in between. A person may feel amazing one day and worthless the next due to severe mood swings, which, again, can change in a heartbeat. Splitting in BPD can affect your work life too by sudden shifts in trust or resentment. I struggle with keeping a job due to this reason, but now I have found a job that suits me which is helping blind people and taking them for days out. It took me a while but I got there! can also make you feel social exhaustion to the extent of quitting jobs abruptly due to feeling misunderstood or betrayed. These all fall under the overwhelming emotions BPD people experience. Ways to help splitting in BPD can be beneficial with DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy). In this, you will learn skills like core mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. One method I like to use when I feel my emotions getting too overwhelming is called grounding. Grounding is a technique to help someone stay connected to the present moment when they might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or upset. It's like an anchor that keeps you steady during rough seas. I use the 5-4-3-2-1 method (Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, etc.) I also like to express my emotions through being creative for example, journaling and scrapbooking. Splitting in BPD can make emotions and relationships feel unpredictable, but understanding this pattern is the first step toward healing. By developing awareness, using dialectical thinking, and practising emotional regulation, it is possible to manage extreme thoughts and build healthier connections. Depression is classed as a mood disorder which affects over more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide! One of the side effects of depression is mood swings. I’ve been experiencing mood swings from a very young age and there have been some hard times. My mood could just drop in an instant from being so happy to feel like I have no meaning in life. When I first started to have mood swings I didn’t know what was going on as there is no education about mental health and stuff like mood swings. I felt like I was losing my mind every time my mood changed! My mind became a dark hole where I would isolate myself when I had one of these mood swings. I felt like there was no way out of these cycles of feeling happy but then suddenly depressed. “What caused these mood swings”, I asked myself as a child but now being a young adult I understand I was experiencing depressive thoughts. But, what I didn’t realise was that others around me had these negative thoughts too. One situation I experienced was when I came home from high school and I went straight to my bedroom for 5 days. I didn’t talk to anyone, I just slept, watched movies and slept more. Looking back on that time, it scares me how my behaviour can change. Sometimes, I don’t even recognise myself at all, it’s like I’m a different person These days I try to make a plan of what I can do to cheer myself up. Some of those plans are;
Lists can be so helpful, especially for me! It keeps me feeling in control and this has helped with my mood swings because having them can make you feel controlless. Asking yourself questions can be good as well because then you can explore inside your mind and see what caused that mood swing.
MELThe word “confidence” is a term that has a nuanced meaning, which varies from person to person. Yet, the core idea of confidence is centered upon individuality and control, and how one’s unique strengths and beliefs may allow them to be positive toward themselves. Nowadays, there are many ways to bring down one’s self-esteem, such as by comparing appearances and lifestyles or talking down oneself and their qualities. I’ve struggled with confidence throughout my teenage years due to my experience with trichotillomania, and the sensation of feeling out of control of my own life. Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder that is associated with an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is described as an irresistible urge to pull one’s hair out, usually from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, and other regions of the body with hair. While this may be seen as a habit, it can also be fueled by stressors such as anxiety, sadness, or even boredom. The act of pulling out hair is usually done to bring forth relief and temporarily help with the stressors that are experienced. This disorder may also come and go and sporadically span throughout numerous days, weeks, or years. I have dealt with trichotillomania ever since I was a child, but the disorder significantly impacted my well-being as I entered my teenage years. With the significant stress and anxiety brought forth by my familial and academic environment, I had managed to internalize that conflict for many years due to the belief that I was confident and in control of my life. Yet, as my well-being gradually slipped away, I felt as if every action and every thought I expressed had no impact. My life was not going the way that I had meticulously planned for it to, and I did not recognize myself. Thus, I began pulling strands of hair in order to feel a sense of relief. However, my physical appearance continued to make me insecure, and thus led to a continuous cycle of temporary relief due to deepened insecurity. With time, I have learned how to control my hair-pulling. I have listed tips below that demonstrate external/physical and internal ways to feel in control of trichotillomania, which ultimately led me to be more confident in myself. Ways to be physically confident: 1. Play with an object/fidget toy Occupying yourself with something to play with is a good way to stray away from the urge of picking your hair. Whenever you feel bored, anxious, or stressed out, use a small object to twiddle, twist, or press! I usually use an eraser due to its smooth texture, which I would have in my hand during class to relieve my stress. However, you can use whatever works for you! The goal of this is to make you feel in control of your actions whenever you encounter stressors. 2. Tie up your hair I have observed that whenever I tie up my hair in a ponytail or braid it, the hairstyle restrains me from excessively picking at my hair because I would not want to ruin it. By doing this, it allows you to be conscious of whenever you have an urge, and thus allows you to feel more confident in yourself. 3. Write out your feelings When you have an urge, write out how you feel and your current circumstance in a designated journal or paper. As you write, you may feel less stressed as you are replacing your potential physical hair-pulling into one that is through writing. When you want to go back and reflect, read through your physical writing and document or be proud of how you were able to overcome the compulsion during that time! 4. Photo document your progress While this may not be suited for everyone as it may be too uncomfortable, take photos of yourself in order to see the growth of your hair. I usually do this whenever I want to look back on how I have been doing, and it definitely makes me feel as if my physical growth is a representation of my internal one. Ways to be internally confident: 1. Establish a minor, yet accomplishable, long-term goal One of the ways that I have felt confident in my sense of control was through the use of goals. By establishing a goal, I have set up a responsibility that allows me to feel like I am making an impact within my life, despite encountering certain compulsions that sometimes feel uncontrollable. My most valued goal is to treat life one day at a time and to not over-evaluate my mistakes. This allows me to lessen my stress, which ultimately decreases my urge to play with my hair. 2. Focus on deep breaths I found out that focusing on your breathing whenever you have the urge to pull greatly helps with releasing internalized tension and anxiety. Google has a great 1-minute breathing exercise tool that you can search up and follow along whenever you encounter stressors. This will ultimately make you feel internally better by decreasing the sensations that you had, and making you feel capable of having a solution for it. 3. Try to meditate Meditation is a great solution that allows you to feel connected with your inner and outer self, while allowing you to resist your urges within a certain mindset. YouTube has great videos showing meditation techniques that may be categorized by time or music based on your preferences. By doing this daily, you may feel as if you can gradually resist the urge to pick your hair. It is incredibly understandable if you do not feel comfortable talking to your peers or family members about your experience with trichotillomania. As of this day, I can admit that I am not completely confident as well. Yet, it is important to be aware of the resources and help that you can get if you need it, especially through the helplines that I have listed below: International OCD Foundation Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 in the US or Canada, 85258 in the UK, and 50808 in Ireland in order to speak to a counsellor 24/7. This is also applicable to COVID, depression, anxiety, and many more concerns, which can be viewed on the www.crisistextline.org website. The CALM Lifeline: Call 0-800-58-58-58 or visit www.thecalmzone.net to learn more about OCD. This is a nationwide lifeline based in the UK. SAMHSA Helpline: Text 1-800-662-4347 to communicate with a counsellor that will aid you with support and guidance whenever you are encountering incredibly difficult conflicts with your mental health. I hope that these tips will help you as they did for me. While developing confidence takes time, its meaning and perception are completely dependent on how you define it to be! Make sure to take your time and truly believe in yourselves throughout any stressful times. LanaDissociative identity disorder, (DID) (formerly known as multiple personality disorder) is a trauma-based personality disorder that forms in childhood, usually as a result of repeated trauma before the personality fully forms. This causes a split in the personality of the person, creating two or more distinct personality states, otherwise known as alters. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding DID as the condition is quite a complex one, however, it’s not as uncommon as you may think, it’s thought that around 1-3% of the population have a diagnosis of DID which is around the same amount of people that are redheads, so it is so important that you know the truth about this disorder. Here are some common misconceptions surrounding DID and how it actually is to experience this. (DISCLAIMER: DID is different for everyone and my experience may differ from someone else, do not take my word as gospel) 1. Alters are “evil sides” of the host. This is what a lot of people seem to think and that just simply isn’t the case. There are different roles within the system and although there are alters known as “persecutors” in some systems, they aren’t evil, and they typically don’t understand that what they are doing is wrong. 2. It’s obvious when someone switches. This is an extremely common misconception, but in reality, switches are really subtle. It can be as simple as seeming as if you’re spacing out, or sometimes not even that. Unless you know about someone’s DID and how the different alters act, you likely won’t even notice the switch. Only 5-6% of DID systems have an overt presentation of their alters. Although some alters do have different accents, genders, sexualities, mannerisms etc. most alters will do their best to mirror the host as a way to keep the system safe. 3. If you had DID, you wouldn’t know. Now this one can sometimes be the case. I went most of my life not knowing about my DID, but what I did know was I was losing periods of time, and my friends and family knew what I’d done during that time and I didn’t recall any of it. About two years ago one of my alters presented themself to me and that’s how I found out, I then later got a diagnosis from my therapist. Although initially, it is common to have no awareness of their trauma self-awareness is possible at any time, it’s not uncommon for people to find out about alters and recognise switches through letters or journals entries that they can’t remember writing, items of clothing that they didn’t buy amongst other things. 4. DID can develop at any age. This is most certainly not the case. DID can only develop in early childhood, usually before the ages of 4 and 9 which is before the personality fully forms. It’s important to note that there are other dissociative disorders that may develop slightly later on, but for DID, it is physically impossible for this to develop after early childhood. 5. Parts of a DID system are just variations of the host at different ages and times in their life when trauma took place. This is most definitely not the case. Alters can be any age, gender, nationality or personality type, for example, I have a 19-year-old male, a 25-year-old female, and a six-year-old female amongst many others. Alters are not just fragments of the host that are “frozen” in time marked by when trauma took place, as for a lot of systems, trauma took place every single day. Many alters are not associated with any specific trauma, but still have an important role in the mind. 6. Integration is necessary to live a normal life or is everyone’s goal in therapy. For some people, this is the case, but this is up to the system to decide, for me and my system, we have decided we don’t wish to integrate, plainly because we can live a perfectly normal life without doing so. 7. You can “kill” alters. This is physically not possible. Although alters can go dormant, they are not dead, they just disappear for a long time. 8. DID isn’t real and anyone who says they have DID is a faker. This is definitely not the case. DID is a recognised diagnosis worldwide and saying that it isn’t real is the same as saying that schizophrenia or OCD isn’t real, invalidating a mental illness can be extremely damaging for someone, even if someone was faking, it’s not anyone’s place to say so. There are a lot of other misconceptions surrounding this disorder as it’s not seen by most people that often, but in order to fully understand this disorder, it’s important to listen to people’s experiences with DID and be willing to understand. If you want more information on DID, I recommend Dissociadid on youtube:(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6kFD5xIFvWyLlytv5pTR1w) Their videos really helped me to understand my system more. If you need to talk to anyone about DID, you can message me on Instagram: @mummysbrattybunnyboo or you can message us on any of our social media platforms here at TWE. If you are struggling with DID, it is super important that you get the right support, whether that be from a therapist, your doctor or an online support system. DID can be extremely dangerous if you are struggling alone and after everything I’ve been through without support, I would never wish that on anyone else. Remember no matter what you aren’t alone and you are loved and understood.
Okay, so a lot of people have their own viewpoints on what autism actually is, and a lot of these opinions are media based. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder, and has many different factors, including but not limited to, social interaction, communication (both verbal and non-verbal), intellectual capacity and repetitive behaviours. When people hear autism, they typically think of Rainman, Sheldon Cooper, or the highly intelligent, quiet person at school that is socially awkward. That is autism, but that isn’t solely what it is. I was diagnosed a few months ago with high-functioning autism. This basically means that I’m able to communicate to a degree, although I find it difficult, and I struggle picking up on a lot of different social cues, and struggle in some social situations. I do have a higher IQ than a lot of people my age, and I have some extreme obsessions, namely with music. It’s my strongest passion. Mention George Ezra or Lewis Capaldi and I could talk for hours with no issues. It took 17 years for me to actually be diagnosed, because first of all, I’m a girl. There are so many differences between boys and girls being diagnosed. Boys display autism differently from girls. It’s so much harder to receive a correct diagnosis as a girl, often being told that it’s “typical girl behaviour” because of our obsessions, or social awkwardness and that all girls do it. I showed behaviours from a young age, but was told “I’ll grow out of it.” I didn’t. Fast forward to age 15, I was receiving some help for my anxiety when I was asked about my thoughts on Autism, and if I thought I maybe had it. At first, I was in denial, going off the stereotypes. I did some research, and deliberated for a while. It makes so much sense. I went through a test called an ADOS, which is used to help diagnose autism in children and young people, and a week later I was given a diagnosis. I’ve found over the past few months, when I tell people about autism, or have seen other things on social media, there are a lot of misconceptions and people jump to conclusions. I want to address a few of these. “You don’t look autistic.” This is probably one of the worst things that you can say to someone who has been diagnosed. There isn’t a set look when you’re autistic, it’s not like we have 3 eyes or a horn coming out of our heads. “Oh my god you must be so smart can you do my homework?” No. I’m not doing your maths homework. Or your science homework. I’m hopeless at both, they’re not my thing at all. “Are you sure you’re autistic? You don’t act like it?” This is one of the more annoying ones, where people look taken aback because you’re actually able to engage in conversation. “Don’t you have those ear defenders things?” Nope, I like to joke about it with close friends, but I can actually process a lot of sensory things. They’re helpful, but I’m not reliant on them. Now this one is even more annoying, but people try to compare me to another autistic person they know. “Oh but my friend's cousin's sister is autistic and she’s non-verbal.” Okay? It’s called a SPECTRUM. Where everyone is completely different. This also means it isn’t just a straight line, with non-verbals at one end, and high functioning, maths geniuses at the other. It’s so much more complex than that. No two autistics are the same. So, I hope I helped with some of the misconceptions. For any autistics, or those waiting to be diagnosed, if you ever want help, I’d highly recommend looking at the National Autistic Society’s website. They have a lot of information, and in some areas, they even have support groups, which I personally think could be brilliant! -Alicia Alicia
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