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An overcast day at Barmouth Estuary. Hills lead off into the distance.

Am I more disabled than I thought I was?

Lots of little boats rest on a river bed after the tide has gone out. Above them is a moody sky.

Autistic Burnout again

After a relaxing few days on a quiet beach, I returned home to become angry, tired, anxious and extremely on edge. Why?

Mountains fade into the distance and a railway bridge runs over an estuary.

Naked and OK?

After years of open water swimming I'm still scared of the water. Will I ever be OK in there with all the wee beasties, or should I move on to a new fear to overcome? Nudity. Sure, why not.

A tall clock tower extends high into the sky in the middle of Bruges at sunset.

Being OK

My issues are getting in the way of my plans to live. I'm tired, but I have to remember the year theme for 2024. "Being OK".

A person stands by the railings on a ferry and watches sunset.

Becoming an optimist

Buildings fade to nothing in the foggy morning light in Liverpool.

Is it OK to want more dopamine hits?

Am I doing things for the right reasons, or just because of the dopamine? Does it matter?

Sun sets behind an old worn out boat resting on a grassy riverbed.

Dopamine vs Sensory Overload - AuDHD battles

Dopamine enables me to do some silly things, but Autistic sensory overload seems to win all the time. What does that all mean?