Being a Highly Sensitive Person & Autistic

By sharing my experience, I hope to contribute in some way to the growing awareness of what it means to be autistic, highly sensitive & neurodiverse.
What is your experience? Share your thoughts in the comments - I would love to connect with more neurodiverse people!
My mission is to bring the therapeutic and personal growth benefits of Yoga & Yoga therapy to the neurodiverse community, so that we can 'level out the playing field' somewhat and live in a way that sees us thrive.
If you are keen for more resources on all things high sensitivity, neurodiversity, yoga & seasonal self-care, the check out my website www.nicholaday.co.uk
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[@user-vm1bs7kn8m]

Thank you for sharing your honest experiences with us, totally agree, the idea of Autistics not empathising is ridiculous! More kind-hearted and compassionate souls than neurotypical by far ❤

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Thanks so much for sharing this ☺️❤️. I think so too!

[@haliec496]

Yes. They're feeling doesn't match what they are saying. I find that extremely confusing and upsetting. I was told that I don't have access to discernment because I take others at face value, so now I know that, I can protect myself. I do need 90% alone time if i am not in work.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

I find this hard too. It’s much easier when folks say what they mean!! ❤️🙏

[@louiseyoung1231]

Thanks!. I'm an HSP. I have ADHD and may be on the spectrum too. I think a lot of people who are HSPs are neurodiverse.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

I agree, it was definitely the case for me - although I know both HSPs who have other neurodivergences and those who don't. Thanks for your comment 🙏🏻😊

[@carolinedominique4876]

I'm so overjoyed that I found you! Thank you so much for sharing all this 🙏 I listen to you as if it was myself speaking. What a relief, a soothing balm, to know there's someone like you out there and you're not completly alone in the world ❤ I do agree with what you say, as I also identify with both - overlaping.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Ah, it makes me feel overjoyed to know there’s another person having similar experiences… it can be hard to feel like you’re the only one! Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your thoughts 🙏❤️

[@autisticjenny]

You just described me! Thanks for sharing...

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Ah, so glad it’s not just me!! ☺️🙏

[@jennifersmykala1108]

❤

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

🙏

[@somethinggood-sy1ed]

Based on this is strongly suspect i have autism. Definitely hsp and social anxiety disorder

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

I suspected for a while before being diagnosed. Diagnosis isn’t always the right route for everyone, but has helped me to communicate with others better and view myself through this lens. Good luck with your journey 🙏