Autistic Perseveration: Why Do We Perseverate and What Should You Do About It?
The Neurodiverging Podcast
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Is Persuasion a Good Option for Anxiety?
If your perseveration causes significant anxiety or distress, don't do this. But if you need time to geek out about your favorite TV show repeatedly and at length to calm your anxiety, putting it on the schedule can be a great middle ground for your friends and your family as well. A self-monitoring system in place can really, really help redirect you away from especially like intrusive thoughts or difficult thoughts. And maybe you learn some things about your autistic brain as well.
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