Episode 260: Coping and Prepatory Strategies for Overstimulating Situations - Patricia Young

In this episode, Patricia discusses her experiences with content creation, coping strategies for overstimulation, and managing sensory sensitivities during significant life events like weddings. She shares insights on emotional preparation, adjusting to changes in family dynamics, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of self-care, embracing imperfection, and recognizing the rights of individuals to rest and be themselves.

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I struggle with overstimulation at events.
Earplugs help me manage sensory sensitivities.
Having a plan can reduce anxiety before events.
It’s okay to slow down and take breaks.
I feel a little jealous of my husband’s attention to our kids.
Managing workload is about finding balance.
I have a right to rest and take care of myself.
Sensitivity is nothing to apologize for.
Embracing imperfection is key to self-acceptance.

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“Done is better than perfect.”
“It’s okay to slow down.”
“I have a right to rest.”

SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT’S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED

You have a right to rest.
you have a right to push through.
you have a right to be nervous and anxious and to overthink.
You have a right to use tools that help you.
You have a right to be stimmy and happy and loud and bouncy.
You have a right to be quiet and reserved and to rest and to take care of yourself.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Content Creation Challenges
01:22 Coping Strategies for Overstimulation
05:35 Managing Sensory Sensitivities at Events
10:17 Emotional Preparation for Major Life Events
15:42 Adjusting to Changes in Family Dynamics
18:45 Work-Life Balance and Preventing Burnout
25:22 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Imperfection

PODCAST HOST

Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you

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