I have been very hyper lately and it has been difficult to get things done. I am realizing this kind of energy is probably something that contributed to my bad dysregulation in the past. I think people sometimes overlook being hyper as a kind of dysregulation if a non-speaker is safe and in a good mood. When this happens and it’s not addressed, I think that is where safety concerns can start.

I wish when I was younger I would have realized how being really hyper could lead to future bad dysregulation. I never realized that about myself, but hindsight is everything. I am glad my family and I are now able to realize and address a potential problem proactively, when precursors come up. I think it is important to look at what comes in the days prior to significant dysregulation because what looks like a great day can still be a body running on overdrive.