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DeadHeadSticker t1_iu0i8sg wrote

Reply to I’m Dr. Lewina Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Clinical Research Psychologist. Ask me anything about the role of psychosocial stressors on health, the lifelong legacy of childhood adversity, how optimism boosts longevity, & healthy aging. by BUExperts

I have a teen on the spectrum who tends to fixate on things. Right now the fixation is past problems that caused stress, some big, some very small. But remembering causes stress and meltdowns, over and over again. How can we help them deal with the issue and move on, or at least recognize when the stress is coming and be able to control it?

Thanks so much!

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DeadHeadSticker t1_it827ac wrote

Reply to comment by sandiegoopera in Hi Reddit! I'm a Grammy winning classical composer, composer-in-residence for the Philadelphia Orchestra and I also founded a music academy. In two weeks, the San Diego Opera will premiere my first ever opera, El Ultimo Sueño de Frida y Diego. AMA by sandiegoopera

Thanks! I enjoyed reading your response and it made me think of two things

One is that sometimes working with limitations can lead to really creative solutions.

The other is working with other creative people. I remember hearing someone play my music for the first time, and thinking no, that wasn't what I wanted, but then thinking what they did was better and incorporating it.

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