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Alexithymia

"Alexithymia is a term to describe problems with feeling emotions. In Greek, it loosely translates to “no words for emotion.” It is estimated that 1 in 10 people has alexithymia, but it is much more common in those with depression and in autistic people. 1 in 5 autistic people have alexithymia."

Autism and Self Harm
"It has been reported that up to half of autistic people show self-harming behaviour."

Disassociation
A strong detaching coping mechanism

Interoception
knowing your senses

Understanding autistic burnout

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