Tag Archives: anxiety

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  22.10.13

  What does a panic attack feel like?

  Individuals with autism may become fixed on one fear which may lead to a panic attack. Here are some quotes from people who have experienced a panic attack.  “It felt dizzifying.” “I felt like my breathing was heavy.” “My vision...

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  10.09.13

  Autism and anxious thoughts- Part 2 – A fear of making mistakes

  One of my biggest anxieties is making mistakes. When this happens, I tend to look at everyone around me and think they’ll be thinking, “Wow! That was a really stupid thing to do! Why did he do that?” I have...

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  02.09.13

  Autism and anxious thoughts- Part 1 Being part of the ‘worried well’.

  This is a part of a series about the different types of anxiety I have; this article is about health worries and fears. I get anxious sometimes and worry that I’ll develop a particular illness or condition that I don’t...

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  17.08.13

  10 things that make it hard for someone with autism to get employment

  For a long time I was worried that I wouldn’t have a job when I got older. This was because of all the difficulties I face. It is common for those who have autism to not have a job. According...

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