Neurodivergent Waves: Riding the Emotional Tide

When life doesn't go your way, remember, it's still going the way it's meant to.

This can be tough to see when you're in the thick of it, feeling every intense emotion hit you like a wave.

For those of us with neurodivergent minds, this experience can be all the more consuming.

It's about recognising when you're swamped with emotions that don't serve you well. Anger, selfishness, and fear can sneak up on you, stir you up inside. It's essential to pause and acknowledge these feelings. Ask yourself, what's the real issue here? Is it fear? Is uncertainty gnawing at you?

It's natural to feel anxious about the unknown. What's going to happen next week, or how will others respond to you? It can feel like total chaos.

It's draining, isn't it?

When your emotions are scattered, it feels like you're about to lose your cool. That's the moment to step back and ask what's really going on inside you.

Stay with those feelings for a moment. Yes, it's anxiety. You're facing the unknown, which is a part of life. It's not about pushing these feelings away but understanding them. Where do they lead you? To clearer thinking, hopefully.

Feeling fearful is okay. It's a part of who you are. But it's what you do next that counts.

Does the fear lead you to panic, or can you use it to tap into your wise mind?

That's where you want to be—in that space of clarity and calm, even when everything else seems out of control.

Increasing your awareness, even a little, helps.

When those familiar signs of anxiety and fear show up, remember the discussions you've had, the insights you've gained.

It's not about getting it perfect - it's about understanding the unease and moving through it.

Many of us have been in that uncertain place, where change looms large, and we don't know what's on the other side. We might overthink, overreact, turn molehills into mountains. And when it's all said and done, we look back and question why we let ourselves get so worked up.

But that's part of being human, especially when your brain works differently.

Remember, every time you make it through, it's a win. It's a reminder that you can handle the chaos, the discomfort, and come out the other side, ready to face what's next.

Keep this in mind, and let it be the guide that leads you through those rough waves.

Yours differently,

James ??