Help

[Katelan24]

I work with an autistic adult and he’s been learning how to get under my skin. Any tips on meditation and or ways to cope with this. I love him to death but he’s making me crazy at the moment.

[fauxartist]

button pushing....gosh.....I hope someone on here can help with this one for you, my very best to you .....I just haven't had the experience.....

[Sillysausage234 in reply to fauxartist]

Hi faux,hope you are well and good,is anxiety ok?

[Hidden]

Perhaps try Mindfulness? — I, for one, find it rather relaxing. If that’s what you’re looking for; that is.

[Hidden]

Ignoring by engaging in meditation, yoga, reading helps to give you a much needed break, and is also effective if the reason he tries to get under your skin is for attention. However you will also have to simultaneously teach him appropriate ways to gain your attention. If the function or cause of the behaviors is for communication, gaining access of something, etc. you will have to directly address those. Hope that helps.

[Hidden]

Maybe he likes you?

[Katelan24]

We have to intervene when having behaviors because he can harm himself. That’s the sucky part

[MsJazzy]

It's so wonderful that you care so much about the person that you work with. Some of the behaviors can be very frustrating and it sounds like you are asking for suggestions to help you relax. Taking frequent breaks, if you are able, might be helpful. I find that reading Scripture and listening to quiet music is very relaxing. Also, expressing your feelings by journaling may also help. You need to be very careful of letting him know that he is getting to you because this might reinforce his behavior. How much training do you have in the area of Autism?

[Katelan24 in reply to MsJazzy]

A lot been doing this for two years

[Marshall64]

There are a lot of guided meditations on YouTube or you can download free meditation apps on your phone.

[foreverbeach11]

Hi Katelan. I'm sorry about your challenge. Have you thought about what this individual is doing to get under your skin? Maybe consider how you react to whatever he/she is doing. Usually if a person knows that something irritates us they continue to do it. Maybe try to ignore the behavior or redirect the behavior without showing your emotion. Maybe try deep breathing and try to refocus your thoughts. When behaviors continue to happen, eventually it no longer bothers us. It may take some time for you to get to that point though. Keep pushing through it. Wishing you the best.