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9: RSD what it is and how to manage it

today I talk about RSD. what it is and how it affects me


please find some affirmations to get you started


  1. My personal boundaries are important, and I’m allowed to express my needs to others
  2. “No” is a complete sentence, and I don’t have to explain or justify my boundaries
  3. I am a strong, capable person
  4. I am worthy of receiving good things and of accomplishing my goals in life
  5. I know my worth
  6. I deserve to be loved and to love others
  7. Healing is within reach for me
  8. I love my body, my mind, my dreams, and my goals
  9. Negative thoughts do not serve me anymore
  10. I will surround myself with people who love and support me unconditionally
  11. I accept myself for who I am
  12. With positive thoughts and self-confidence, I will be unstoppable
  13. I am proud of myself and will continue to strive to do well
  14. The past is the past, and my past doesn’t predict my future
  15. Today, I will do my best


I hope you manage to find something that resonates with you


You can find me over on my socials

www.instagram.com/whenlifebeginsat40 -

inside my Autistic ADHD head

www.instagram.com/dream1ncolour-family and children's diagnoses and journey


resources used in todays pod

Insights of a Neurodivergent Clinician (neurodivergentinsights.com)

ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, Support (additudemag.com)

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