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Managing intrusive thoughts

Managing Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are a common experience that can leave many feeling unsettled or confused. These are unwanted, involuntary thoughts that can pop into our minds without warning. They may be distressing, bizarre, or out of character, causing us to question their meaning or our own mental wellbeing. The good news is that intrusive thoughts are a normal part of human experience and do not reflect our true desires or intentions. Understanding them and learning strategies to manage them is key to reducing their impact. 

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Understanding Anxiety and how to cope

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger, but for many, it can become overwhelming and disruptive. Persistent anxiety can interfere with daily life, relationships, and personal growth, making even simple tasks feel difficult. It can manifest as constant worry, physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweating, or an inability to focus.

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Effective communication in relationships

Are you struggling with communications and do you want to improve on your relationships? Effective communication is essential for a healthy and thriving relationship between partners.

Here are five tips to enhance communication with partners, friends and family:

Choose the Right Time and Place:

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Autism Fatigue & Burnout

Navigating the world as an autistic person can be very stressful and when this stress gets too much, people may experience autistic burnout. This can make carrying out normal day-to-day activities much more difficult.  Autism burnout is described as physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by stresses of navigating a world designed for neurotypical people.

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