Spoon theory
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Revision as of 16:26, 23 August 2022 by ZoeB (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Spoons''' are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy. The more spoons you have, the more tasks you can accomplish. However, accomplishing a difficult task will consume one of your spoons of energy. The metaphor has since been extended, with '''forks''' (stressors that can dig into you — and you can cope with a few, until it's one too many) and '''knives''' (traumas). Category:Autistic paradigms and...")
Spoons are a metaphorical indicator of mental energy, derived from spoonfuls of sugar as a measurement of energy.
The more spoons you have, the more tasks you can accomplish. However, accomplishing a difficult task will consume one of your spoons of energy.
The metaphor has since been extended, with forks (stressors that can dig into you — and you can cope with a few, until it's one too many) and knives (traumas).
