@ourviewfromthespectrum: Are you familiar with these signs of high stress in your body? Cortisol (stress hormone) is high and causes so many issues for us. ⭐️Increased sensitivity to sensory inputs (light, sound, touch) ⭐️Difficulty with focus and concentration ⭐️Heightened anxiety or panic attacks ⭐️Changes in sleep patterns (insomnia or excessive sleeping) ⭐️Physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, or muscle tension ⭐️Emotional dysregulation or mood swings ⭐️Overwhelm or shutdown in social situations ⭐️Increased stimming behaviors (rocking, hand-flapping, cheek chewing, skin picking.) ⭐️Difficulty in decision-making or executive functioning tasks ⭐️Irritability or frequent emotional outbursts Let’s lower our stress levels together. More info coming soon! 🌈 #autism #autismPDA #danielspartyunleashed #AlwaysBeYouXO #thrivingwithPDA #neurodivergent #somaticexercise