{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643789a2ba30d20010916124/67a7927a9c6f7f7f28238a13?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Intrusive Thoughts & AuDHD","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/643789a2ba30d20010916124/1739035019121-ac772472-ba44-4121-83f9-471f617dfc11.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Mini episode on my experience with intrusive thoughts and how/when they stopped being distressing.</p><p>Monotropic brains tend toward thought loops and thus can make intrusive thoughts pretty easily.</p><p>In my case, I think my brain was in part trying to generate interest when my needs were not being met. Dopamine is also a learning chemical that tells the brain to pay attention right now.</p><p><br></p><p>This is just my experience... Please seek professional help if you're having distressing intrusive thoughts!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Crisis Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://chat.988lifeline.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USA-based anonymous crisis chat</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">International crisis lines</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.helpguide.org/find-help\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Various types of crisis resources in about 10 countries</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Mattia Maurée"}