11/7/2017

(Content Advisory: sadness, grief, brief mention of ideation) I’m here, my lovelies ❤ It’s been a hell of a past …

The silent wave has crashed

It’s 2.30am in the central United States.  I stand in the entryway of the apartment, shoes on, jacket draped over …

Standing at the intersection of Asperger’s / autism and depression (?) [Mental Health Monday]

And I’m not sure which light is which.  I can’t tell what’s green, what’s yellow, and what’s red.  I can’t …

Is Asperger’s / autism a mental health issue? [Mental Health Monday]

(Beginning note: this post uses a lot of “we” and “us”.  I must qualify that with my usual disclaimer that …

The darkest recesses

(Content Warning: hints at suicidal ideation) This is one of those times when you can judge a book by its …

An integrative approach to depression ~ from one Aspie / autistic perspective [Mental Health Monday]

I can slowly feel my inner wheels beginning to catch on and take hold.  The only way I know this …

Stagnating, hesitating, and contemplating

I’m having a tough time getting motivated today.  It’s like approaching an escalator that’s moving at a palatable speed, but …

Benefits of listening to classical music for Asperger’s / autistic people [Mental Health Monday]

I stumbled upon a fascinating article about the health benefits of listening to classical music [1]. These benefits are mostly …

Sometimes I don’t know what I’m feeling

“What are you feeling?” “I don’t know.” “What’s wrong? “I don’t know.” “Why are you crying?” “I have no idea.” …

Asperger’s / autistic characteristics are a double-edged sword

Is it possible for a “gift” or advantage to also be a disadvantage or disability?  Can one trait fit both …

Building a Depression Survival Go-To Kit ~ [Mental Health Monday]

Preface Note 1: This idea was not mine.  I’ll more-than-happily give credit for the idea where it is rightfully due: …

I’m “weaker” than I thought (#2 of 30 things I’ve learned since my Asperger’s / autism discovery)

I decided to turn my “30 things I’ve learned since I discovered that I’m on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum” list into …