Anxiety has a way of sucking the life out of us, draining our energy and leaving us feeling exhausted and depleted. This is especially true for those who are autistic and highly empathic (alexithymia). We are particularly susceptible to the overwhelming effects of anxiety. Alexythemia can be a tricky and manipulative force, distorting our perceptions and leading us to feel fear when there’s often no real danger. Over time, anxiety can become so chronic that it drains every ounce of joy and pleasure from our lives.
Not autistic, but for me, frequent Muay Thai, boxing , distance running, or anything intense. Combined with yoga ish internal distancing/centering, and recognition/reduction of enough triggers overtime, to gain a semblance of perspective outside of my own, other’s, and rnd world dramas. One of my struggles since youth that was never effectively addressed by any medical or therapeutic assistance. Good info ty
Not autistic, but for me, frequent Muay Thai, boxing , distance running, or anything intense. Combined with yoga ish internal distancing/centering, and recognition/reduction of enough triggers overtime, to gain a semblance of perspective outside of my own, other’s, and rnd world dramas. One of my struggles since youth that was never effectively addressed by any medical or therapeutic assistance. Good info ty