Season 2 "I'm Not That Series" Episode 3 "You're Not Overreacting. You're Re-Living" Drops Wednesday 9PM EST, October 15th

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lounge, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between past emotional experiences and present reactions, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses how our nervous system relives past traumas and emotional pains, often leading to intense reactions in seemingly benign situations. Marie offers practical strategies for grounding oneself and reframing emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the difference between fact and emotion. The conversation ultimately encourages self-acceptance and understanding of one's neurodivergent identity.

Takeaways

• You're not overreacting, you're reliving.
• Our nervous system's guard dog can't tell a difference between then and now.
• It's not immaturity. It's imprinting.
• If it's a fact, I should have data or evidence.
• It's a memory. It's not a meltdown.
• Reframe the rejection instead of they don't like me.
• It builds that neural distance between the emotion and the event.
• You're teaching that guard dog, we're safe now.
• You're rewriting the script. You're not too much.
• You're learning to be you.

Titles

Reliving Emotions: Understanding Our Reactions

The Guard Dog of Our Nervous System

Sound bites

"It's not immaturity. It's imprinting."

"It's a memory. It's not a meltdown."

"You're learning to be you."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Reactions

02:49 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Feelings

05:38 Strategies for Grounding and Reframing Reactions

08:16 Embracing Neurodiversity and Self-Acceptance