Dustin's Dynasty

One of the struggles that autistic individuals face is inability of knowing when to take care of things that are essential for them to be well and have their needs met. It is called Introception and is one of the hidden understandings until you get what is needed to be well.

In my life, there are times when my brain wants me to avoid a situation or going through the motions because it thinks as if the worst possible thing could happen and dysregulates me to the point I avoid the situation. However, I have realized that it is important for me to muster the courage and push myself through the challenges my brain is making for me. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/27...

So much of today’s society involves the general populace dedicating themselves to the screens. With so many devices always at their reach, there is a love-hate relationship with screen time, especially among the autistic community where screens are often used to stimulate ourselves. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/26/adulting-screen-time-balance/

In this vlog, I explain how it can be hard to get motivated to do the necessities of life and keep everything in balance. Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio Public

Over the past month, part of understanding the need to be well, I have become more accommodating with the time factor in relation to time management along with accepting the fact that I struggle with executive function and dexterity. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/22/executive-function-task-and-time-manaagement/

Over the past few weeks as of this writing, I have been in a state of being more well. This has only resulted in me coming to terms with many things that aid me in the process of being and staying well so I can live independently and function in society. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/21/wellness-wednesday-accepting-the-necessities-of-being-well/

Over the past few weeks, I have been fighting at times crushing anxiety about wanting to do things in life that is expected of me, but I somehow fight my way through it and move forward with life even if it a struggle, I somehow find the will and want to be motivated, encouraged and have purpose in life.

For me, sometimes it can be hard to find motivation. This is often curtailed by the onset of autistic burnout and at times it can set me back some if I do not keep an eye on my wellbeing. I know that there has to be a purpose in living and to do that I need to have the motivation to keep going in life. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/19/adulting-being-motivated/

In this vlog, I explain how getting back on my medication regimen has helped me get some sense of normalcy and step outside of my comfort zone. Original Video Link: https://youtu.be/oMV2bcFU3GE Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio Public

Sometimes in life, there are circumstances that are beyond our own personal control. As much as we would like to take charge of something and make it ours or have a say, sometimes we cannot be provided such an opportunity and have to roll with the punches as they fly. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/15/beyond-my-control/

In my journey of self-discovery lately, I am beginning to learn that consistency is key in wanting to do anything towards making a change for the better. It can be for anything, but in reality it is the sense of knowing that things will never get better for me unless I am consistent with the things that I need to do to make my life better.

In the course of life, the unexpected happens. Oftentimes we as autistic people go to those we seek for the answers to solve our problems at a moment’s notice. However, when we are told the answer that we do not like to hear because it does not meet our needs, then we have to wise up. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/13/reflections-wising-up-in-challenging-times/

Today is my 38th Birthday. While it is just a number, in some ways it shows its better parts of the fact that I do need to mature more and just do what I need to do in life instead of letting my challenges continue to set me back out of slight fears and flawed thoughts. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/12/adulting-aging-and-maturing/

In this vlog, I explain the purpose of coming to terms with accepting elements of being autistic and well including my medication, task management, sleep, other identies, autistic burnout, fatique and the management of time and autistic spoons. Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts...

Prior to the writing of this post, I was cleaning my emails and was watching a video on the ongoing Direct Support Worker Staffing Crisis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It featured a majority of autistic individuals unable to receive the support staffing to have their own independence. It made me see the reality, gratitude and necessity of keeping my independence. https://dustinsdynastyusa.c...

As an old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot force him to drink. That has been the case in both my mental and physical health journeys the past few years. While I sometimes throw smoke and mirrors as if I am doing the right thing, behind the surface for a long time I was hurting and I think I finally found out that doing that will eventually catch up to me in the end. https...

Everyday anymore, I seem to be fighting anxiety in some state or form. It is this ugly invisible battle that I constantly let grow in my mind until there is a glimpse of freedom and understanding that I just need to snap out of what I am feeling and move on.

After years of fighting the battles I have been fighting for my independence, I have finally come to the terms that I just need to do the things that I need to do and not fight. I know that while I have my moments it is better than ignoring what I need to do and if I just do what needs to be done, things will be better in the end. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/05/adulting-just-do-it/

In this vlog, I ask myself the question of 'What gets me up in the morning?" and the challenges of finding motivation, encouragement and purpose. https://youtu.be/39TIghmeHoQ Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio Public

Finally after nearly five years of being independent, I have turned the corner in the right direction and finally at a point where I am living my best life by doing what is best for me after years of doing what was not the best and finally having a reality check that kind of woke me up. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/06/01/living-my-best-life/

For decades, May has been Mental Health Month. Many autistic people have the comorbidity of mental health with their autism. It is sometimes an every day or even every hour battle, but one thing I have learned is that you have to value and respect your mental health for what it is. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/05/31/wellness-wednesday-value-your-mental-health/

Despite the challenges that I faced or have faced as an autistic man, I am now realizing that I need to have a sense of pride and be proud of myself for fighting the challenges and being proud of how far I have come over the decades of my life. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/05/30/reflections-being-proud-of-me/

A trait that an autistic person has is the difficulty in making decisions when the opportunity is given for them to do so. It can be hard for us to lock in on a final decision without understanding possible barriers or ramifications that may provide to us and those around us. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/05/29/adulting-decision-difficulty/

In this vlog, I share the traits of Autism and how they affect me in my life and how I have begun to accept myself and other autistics on the planet. Visit my linktree Weekly E-Blast Sign-up Website & Blog Social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Podcast Platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts Amazon Music Pocketcasts Radio Public

Life ebbs and flows. For me, my emotions sometimes run the gamut of being high and low. There are times I feel at peace with myself and there are times I think the world is crashing down on me and I think things are the worst they ever could be. All in all, it is muddling through it and knowing that I can never give up is what keeps me going. https://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2023/05/25/managing-emoti...