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Autism and Anxiety

January 29, 2015 By Jodi Murphy 6 Comments

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In this episode of ‘Tud’ Sense, Aspergian James Sullivan talks about his struggles with anxiety. He understands that autism and anxiety are common companions:

I have been on a bit of an anxiety trip as of late. And seeing as anxiety and autism are very closely related, that would make a lot of sense why I get the jitters more than other people.

He talks about the three things that helped him get through his latest bout:

  1. chamomile tea
  2. omega 3 acids
  3. Vitamin D through sunshine

James likes to share his tude views about movies, video games or books. In art two of this episode, he talks about Octodad: Dadliest Catch, a sequel to the splash hit Octodad.

octodad dadliest catch

What a weird game this is…the whole premise is for you to get through day-to-day activities without everybody else noticing that you’re a [cephalopod].

Read about James

**Any advice is for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical, legal or financial advice. ‘Tud Sense’ is for your information only, and not a replacement for professional diagnosis, medication, or therapy.

If you liked this video, you may also like:

  • Anxiety and the Pressure Cooker of Life
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Filed Under: Blog Haps, Penfriend Project Autism Columns, Tud Sense Tagged With: autism advocacy, autism and anxiety, autism writing, Jamietud

About Jodi Murphy

Jodi Murphy is the founder of Geek Club Books, a registered nonprofit committed to creating a world where autistic individuals are fully accepted, valued and have a voice. Her priority is bringing autistic individuals creative and leadership opportunities that are meaningful, empowering and support their advocacy. She works with a creative autistic team to produce pop culture-based autism awareness education that is innovative, engaging, positive and opens hearts and minds to a new way of thinking about autism. Sign up for Geek Club Books mailing list for free apps, resource guides, curriculum, audio stories and more: https://geekclubbooks.com/autism-bundle.

Reader Interactions

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  1. Joan Dieball says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I love this kid, he’s so talented.

    Reply
    • James Sullivan says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Thanks! If you have any questions for me, leave it here and I’ll try to answer them. Also don’t forget to check me out at other places.

      https://www.youtube.com/jaimetud
      https://www.facebook.com/JaimetudOfficial

      Reply
  2. Lisa Kirchner says

    February 11, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    I am mom of 25 year old high functioning, singularly due to above average IQ, young adult son who has suffered terribly with anxiety and sensory issues. He used drugs at 16, significant drugs, and has been in and out of detox and hospitals since. He must get access to help. He is currently incarcerated for stealing and I am pleading for treatment finally for him. Any advice welcome. He is a good, handsome, wonderfully brilliant young man who is dying slowly and painfully.

    Reply
    • Jodi Murphy says

      February 12, 2015 at 7:38 am

      Lisa, I am so sorry that your son is suffering. While we are not medical professionals or therapists and cannot give you any medical advice, we can offer a few suggestions that may help you help him. I will ask James, the author of this vlog, to comment separately but here are some resources where you might find professionals who can help him and online communities where your son can discover that he is not alone:

      1) Anxiety and Depression in America is a wealth of knowledge including finding therapists.
      2) For your son, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Aspergers Syndrome Awareness Facebook Page, and Wrong Planet are online communities where he might discover others going through similar issues.
      3) He might also find a local group through an Autism Meetup

      I hope some of these suggestions will assist you and your son. One other thing I can offer is to post your comment on our Facebook Page and get other suggestions from our autism community at large. Let me know.

      Reply
    • James Sullivan says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Dear Lisa,

      I am terribly sorry to hear about the situation that your son is in. I can offer no medical advice other than what Jodi has already offered. What I can suggest though is that your son have a positive role model in his life that can say “I know what that feels like.” I’ll go into this a little bit deeper in my next episode, but in the meantime I will definitely keep your son in my prayers. I hope he can find help soon.

      Sincerely,
      James

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  3. Joshua M. Hartzler says

    March 22, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    I look up to James Sullivan as a role modle because of his talent and how he handles his autism and anxiety. I enjoy watching his video reviews and watched his tube sense review.
    As a mildly autistic artist I think Mr. Sullivan is triple terrific terrific terrific.

    – I would like Mr. Sullivan to check out this link:
    https://geekclubbooks.com/2015/03/autistic-artist-joshua-hartzler/

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