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Opinionated

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Have you had the experience of being in the company of a person who has a high opinion of themselves? The more they speak, the more you want to scream/run away or argue back. It may be someone you know who likes to take centre stage and get their opinion over with no regard for anyone else’s opinion in the room. Listening to someone who takes over, without giving opportunity for others to speak when talking about a subject can be annoying, as well as being threatening, as a high opinionated person gains more confidence the longer, they are permitted … Continue reading Opinionated

Anxiety, Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Self Help, Weight and Diet, Wellbeing2 Comments

Body Shaming

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Body shaming is the action of making negative comments about one’s own or another person’s attractiveness or appearance. Body shaming leads to withdrawal, isolation, and is associated with depression, anxiety and a whole host of negative emotions, which have a serious impact on a person’s wellbeing. Why do people make critical comments about the shape or size of someone else’s body? This behaviour is witnessed in the playgrounds of schools and continues through time into the adult environments of work and leisure, where sarcastic remarks are still seen as ‘a bit of fun’, by many, including those in responsible positions … Continue reading Body Shaming

Anxiety, Autism specific, Neurological, Psychology, Wellbeing3 Comments

Autistic Masking

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For autistic persons, masking is a complicated and costly survival strategy. It usually entails learning neurotypical behaviours and then imitating them in social circumstances. Masking can sometimes be used to hide activities that people believe will not be approved. People may hide their autism symptoms or traits for a variety of reasons, including advancing their jobs, connecting with others, or avoiding being stigmatised by others. While masking can be helpful at times, doing so on a frequent basis can have negative consequences for one’s mental and physical health. Anxiety, depression, tiredness, a loss of identity, and negative thoughts are some … Continue reading Autistic Masking