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"Stereotypy or self-stimulatory behavior refers to repetitive body movements or repetitive movement of objects." I know that self stimulatory behavior (aka stimming) is most common in people with autism, but I've noticed myself doing it more and more. When I'm anxious or upset, I'll clap my...

I've noticed that since my trauma about 7 months ago I've been alternating between the same two or three outfits. I have one outfit for warm weather (a simple cotton dress) and one outfit for cold weather (an over-sized sweater and black leggings). I don't know why I gravitate toward these two...

I'm a graduate student in a counselor education program and Monday was my last night of practicum. Before the semester started, I was afraid that I would not be allowed to counsel others due to the trauma that happened over the summer and my subsequent ASD diagnosis, but I did it and I got...

Background info: I was diagnosed with acute stress disorder about 5 months ago from a trauma that happened in June. I haven't been in counseling for about 3 months now, but the symptoms have continued (to a lesser extent). I'm not exactly sure what constitutes a flashback, since I never had one...

Hello, I'm new to this site and I thought I'd introduce myself. I would prefer not to use my real name, but you can call me Amethyst since that's my birthstone (and I'm really into healing crystals). I was diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder after surviving a mass shooting at my favorite...