Just Ask - Be Different, Be Brave, Be You - Advanced by Colleen Behrend

2024-09-03 16:51:49 UTC

It's called just ask because it teaches that instead of making fun or being mean, you should just ask so that you can better understand the people around you.

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because when you don't understand something you should ask instead of making judgments

asking questions can help others feel included because use when you ask them question you are including them in the group.

2024-09-03 16:52:48 UTC

It's called "Just Ask" because of all of the different disabilities and you should ask to know which one (if someone has one) they have.

2024-09-03 16:52:57 UTC

the peanut boy overcomes challenges by eating food that other people might not usually eat

pfannsyd000 — 2024-09-03 16:53:04 UTC

Tools that help me when I am frustrated is walking away, taking deep breaths, and focusing on something else.

2024-09-03 16:53:04 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask" because it says saying when someone is different then us to ask them about there differences to learn about them. By asking questions we can learn how to include others in your circle and activitys.

2024-09-03 16:53:06 UTC

Sonya has diabetes, and she overcomes that by checking her blood presure and taking insulin. She faces food restrictions but makes in slightly better with medicine.

2024-09-03 16:53:40 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask", because all you need to do is ask something to figure it out. Asking questions about someone can make them feel more included, because it makes them feel cared about.

2024-09-03 16:53:43 UTC

The person with a peanut allergy, they overcome it by being confident and telling people that he has an allergy.

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Asking questions can help to make people feel included and acknowledged in a situation.

2024-09-03 16:53:59 UTC

I have family members with type 1 diabetes. I can understand the challenges that Sonya faced because of that.

2024-09-03 16:54:00 UTC

The book is called "Just Ask" because it talks about how all you need to do to get started understanding someone's perspective in the world is just asking. Asking questions is an important tool for inclusion because if you understand how someone works and their perspective you can work to include them

The blind person overcame their blindness by having a guide dog which gives them the ability to move without fear of bumping into stuff or someone and getting into dangerous situations.

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Parham I see overcoming challenges because people bully him because of his height

herekcar000 — 2024-09-03 16:54:23 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask" because people always assume that they know what is going on in your life and they don't ask a question and instead assume they know. It is a good tool to help others feel included because they don't feel judged they feel accepted.

2024-09-03 16:54:29 UTC

I think the book is called just ask because it is trying to get the point across that you can just ask if you have questions about someone. Asking questions can be a tool to help others feel included because it can help a person better understand someone else.

2024-09-03 16:54:48 UTC

I have someone in my close family who is in a wheelchair and can relate to the person in the book who is also in a wheelchair.

2024-09-03 16:54:57 UTC

I like to make cookies when I'm frustrated they make me happy. I think you just need to find something that calms you down and works for you.

2024-09-03 16:54:58 UTC

Asking questions can help other feel welcome and acknowledged by showing that you are interested.

I know someone who has a peanut allergy who overcomes it by using their voice and telling people they cant have them.

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I think the book is called just ask because it's better to just ask about something instead of making assumptions. This can help others feel included because you are interested to learn about them.

2024-09-03 16:55:01 UTC

I can relate to multiple characters in this book, but one character that I can see myself in would be Nolan. Nolan has a nut allergy, so he has to speak up to be safe. Speaking up is important for me to fully understand information and do well in all areas of my life.

pfannsyd000 — 2024-09-03 16:55:02 UTC

Yes, the kid with ADHD, I understand how he needs to fidget to focus. Just because he is fidgeting, does not mean he is not listening.

2024-09-03 16:55:15 UTC

I think the book is called, "Just Ask" because it has questions at the end of each page. Asking questions can be a tool to help others feel included because it gives people a reason to talk.

2024-09-03 16:55:19 UTC

I believe that the book is called Just ask because all the characters deal with differences which make others wonder how they cope with it, therefore just ask about it is the theme.

Asking questions can be a tool to help others feel included because you make them feel appreciated in the sense that you care.

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The boy with the peanut allergy has to overcome his challenges by being extra careful of what he eats. Doing this he avoids accidentally eating peanuts.

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When you feel frustrated you should go to a private space and do what you need to cope.

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The blind person has a guide dog that helps them perceive the world.

2024-09-03 16:55:41 UTC

I believe the book is called "Just Ask," because throughout the story there are questions placed to be used when you're in situations with the characters being described.

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When you're frustrated, you can walk away to give yourself a minute to calm down and come back to the situation with a clear perspective.

I normally use music to help myself calm down, I know that music calms a lot of people down so I could use that tool to help others.

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I think the book is called " Just Ask" because it talks about how it is easy to just ask someone about themselves to make them feel included and to learn more about them.

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I see my brother in the kid with ADHD because my brother has ADHD.

herekcar000 — 2024-09-03 16:56:18 UTC

The girl that was blind overcame her challenges by using her other senses to connect with the world in her own way.

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The person who has a nut allergy, would have to overcome asking every time they eat if something has nuts in it.

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A character from the story that connects to overcoming challenges is the kid that is allergic to nuts because he has to be careful about what he eats.

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When I feel frustrated it helps to think of my friends or pets and take deep breaths

2024-09-03 16:56:47 UTC

I don't think people can completely understand anyone else because someones personal opinions can be different from what other people think of you. For example you can think of yourself as outgoing while others can view you as shy based on how they perceive you.

I think the book is called "Just Ask" because the book is trying to explain that sometimes it is better to just ask questions for your problems rather than taking them head on without any advice. Asking questions is a tool to help others feel included because when you ask questions, you have a human interaction and bond, which causes others to feel included in the community

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The book is called, "Just Ask" may be because many of the characters overcome their obstacles by finding a solution. Asking a question might help someone feel included, for example by asking a question about a math problem in class that another person might also be struggling with. So by asking you might make them feel that they are not the only ones struggling.

2024-09-03 16:56:53 UTC

I see my brother in the kid with ADHD because he has a lot of nervous energy and has trouble focusing.

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The character that was blind was able to overcome challenges by adapting to their surroundings.

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The boy that is allergic to nuts overcomes challenges by asking if the food he eats has nuts in it.

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The child with asthma overcame their challenge because they have to use an inhaler to keep healthy.

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I see some of my friends in the characters. They have differences or allergies which means they have to live their life differently than everyone else.

2024-09-03 16:57:30 UTC

The kids with ADHD and autism connect to over coming challenges with figuring out what works best/tools to help with school or other challenges in life.

herekcar000 — 2024-09-03 16:57:43 UTC

I see someone I know because even though she has asthma she still is in cross country, mountain biking and cross country skiing and doesn't let anything stop her.

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The person with the peanut allergy can overcome their challenge by asking about the food's contents first before eating.

pfannsyd000 — 2024-09-03 16:57:52 UTC

I think it is called "Just Ask" because the book tries to help kids feel more comfortable asking questions. If a kid can ask questions it will help them understand the situation they are dealing this.

2024-09-03 16:58:02 UTC

I see myself in the character that is allergic to nuts because I am also allergic to nuts.

2024-09-03 16:58:10 UTC

When I am frustrated it helps me to think about why someone may be upsetting me or why I am feeling frustrated.

2024-09-03 16:58:23 UTC

I think that I do a good job at being understood however I have seen people be misunderstood by talking to fast

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I take deep breaths and try to go for walks.

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I do not see myself in any of the characters, but my mom has asthma and she has to use a inhaler in daily life.

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I see a friend I know in the peanut allergy kid, since they both have the same allergy.

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The character with Tourettes explains to people when she has ticks. She understands how people can be confused when she has ticks, so she overcomes those judgments by explaining to people.

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people who have allergies overcome challenges by asking to make exceptions in food and changing recipes, this can be a challenge because asking someone to make changes for you can be nervewracking

2024-09-03 16:58:42 UTC

I think the all connect to overcoming challenges because they are not "normal". Therefore they have all had to overcome diffrent challenges.

2024-09-03 16:58:43 UTC

its called just ask because it encourages kids to notice and ask about (respectfully) about disabilitities and differences, asking is crucial because it can help you include and respect the person in any group/ schools activities

2024-09-03 16:58:51 UTC

I see a lot of my friends in the adhd category because of their excessive energy.

2024-09-03 16:58:58 UTC

I see myself in the kid with ADHD because I have ADHD and I have to overcome that challenge and learned how to learn differently.

2024-09-03 16:59:03 UTC

The kid with autism overcomes facing adversity by telling people about it and learning about what interests him.

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I see my sister in the one that has autism because she can be very passionate about stuff.

herekcar000 — 2024-09-03 16:59:09 UTC

The tools that I use when I am frustrated are to take a deep breath and just keep on trying because before you can really succeed you have to fail.

2024-09-03 16:59:18 UTC

When I feel frustrated I take some time to calm down and think.

I don't think anybody can truly understand another person because they will never know how it feels being that person.

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When I feel frustrated I like to take a second and take some deep breaths.

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fidgets and breathing skills, and talking in a calmer voice

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I see myself in the character with Asthma. I see myself in this character because I too have Asthma.

When I feel frustrated I breathe deep breaths to calm myself down

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I see myself in the kid with ADHD, because I have ADHD, but i can control it more.

2024-09-03 16:59:50 UTC

I see myself in characters because I have ADHD and nut allergy. I understand these people because I see where they struggle and the challenges that have overcome.

2024-09-03 16:59:54 UTC

I do feel like some people don't understand me some of the time. I don't understand some people either which can be annoying.

2024-09-03 16:59:56 UTC

Whenever I'm frustrated one of the tools that I use is music that I enjoy.

2024-09-03 17:00:06 UTC

I see someone I know in one of the characters because they are able to overcome the challenges their disability may cause them.

2024-09-03 17:00:11 UTC

I see myself in the girl who has Tourettes, because she gets frustrated and so do I. When she's frustrated she explains to people what's happening, and so do I.

2024-09-03 17:00:26 UTC

I do wonder if they understand, sometimes I say something about how I feel and they turn around and do the thing I told them offends me

pfannsyd000 — 2024-09-03 17:00:30 UTC

I can connect with the kid with ADHD. Fidgeting is ok; you don't have to feel weird if others don't do it.

2024-09-03 17:00:43 UTC

When you feel frustrated a tool you or another person could use is to take a break from the situation.

2024-09-03 17:00:55 UTC

I don't wonder if people understand me because I don't care what people think about me because I have some good friends that understand me and thats all that matters.

2024-09-03 17:01:08 UTC

I think that this book is called "Just Ask" because it shows that having questions is something that connects all kids and is normal for all people to feel not alone and included. Asking questions can help others feel included because it shows that we all are going through difficulties and that we can connect with others who feel the same way on different areas.

2024-09-03 17:01:09 UTC

I often wonder if people are able to understand me or not. An example when someone was not understood and I had understood their situation was when they had lost a loved one.

2024-09-03 17:01:37 UTC

I wonder if I'm understood because I am soft-spoken and often don't express myself adequately.

herekcar000 — 2024-09-03 17:02:07 UTC

Yes, I always wonder if people don't understand what I am saying because I can't say some words correctly. An example, is when a friend was not taken seriously just because they had dyslexia and the teachers didn't help them succeed.

2024-09-03 17:02:47 UTC

A tool someone could use to help when they feel frustrated is to focus on other things around so you can try and take your mind off of what is frustrating you and come back to it at a later time.

2024-09-03 17:03:09 UTC

Sometimes I wonder if people understand me but if I do I ask them if they do. There is not a specific time.

2024-09-03 17:34:56 UTC

I don't see myself in any of the characters' stories.

2024-09-03 17:35:19 UTC

I think that this book is called "Just Ask," because it teaches kids to be more comfortable with learning about other people who might be "different" than them. It also teaches kids to become more curious and ask more questions.

2024-09-03 17:35:24 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask" to give readers an understanding of what the book will be about. Asking questions can help others feel included because it could give them an answer about themselves from others.

2024-09-03 17:35:46 UTC

I believe that the book is called, Just Ask!, because it is natural to wonder about others, but you could just ask them and know. Asking questions can be a tool to help others feel included because when you ask it shows that you care about them.

2024-09-03 17:35:51 UTC

I see someone I know in the kid with ADHD. The person I know had to have extra help from teachers and family to get back on track.

2024-09-03 17:36:05 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask" because you should ask someone to include them even if they have disabilities.

2024-09-03 17:36:17 UTC

I think that asking people things about themselves can help you learn more and it can let the other person explain why they do some of the things they do and other stuff like that.

2024-09-03 17:36:19 UTC

I personally don't see myself in any of the characters in this book.

2024-09-03 17:36:19 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask" because it shows that it is okay to ask about people and be curious. Asking questions can be a tool to help others feel included because no one will feel left out.

2024-09-03 17:36:33 UTC

I think the book is called, "Just Ask" because the main of the book was to portray how everyone is different and that when you're curious about someone, it's alright to simply ask a question.

Asking questions can be a tool to help others feel included by showing them that other people do care about them and that they hold just as much significance as any other person.

2024-09-03 17:36:41 UTC

The kid with asthma overcomes the challenges he faces by taking an inhaler.

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The kid with ADHD overcomes challenges daily when it comes to learning. Their brains work differently than others.

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I believe breathing techniques help with stress or being frustrated.

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The kid with tourette syndrome uses their voice to sing.

I believe the book is called "Just ask" because the children in the book are different in a way. Instead of creating a bad idea of them, ask about them and get to understand the way they are.

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I can connect with the kid with asthma because I also have asthma. I also sometimes have issues breathing and need to take my inhaler.

2024-09-03 17:37:08 UTC

Someone I know is very similar to the kid that has asthma. My 2nd cousin has horrible asthma and uses an inhaler to help him breath. It gets really bad in the winter because he also ends up getting pneumonia

2024-09-03 17:37:12 UTC

The book "Just ask" is called that because the whole book is about understanding people and getting to know them by asking questions. Asking questions can help you build a friendship or strengthen a friendship. It helps both people feel comfortable in their own skin.

2024-09-03 17:37:12 UTC

The character that has to take insulin has to function, and have extra steps to their diet, and daily scehdule. I think that this kid faces adversity because, not many people have to take insulin or test their blood sugar, and can eat according to their wants.

2024-09-03 17:37:27 UTC

The author naming the book "Just Ask" to me is because it's the most used phrase in the story. Asking someone a question makes the m feel included because they feel like you actually want to know them.

2024-09-03 17:37:29 UTC

I remember that one of the characters was blind and they explained that they used there guide dog to help them get around and that's how they somewhat came over the challenge of not being able to see.

2024-09-03 17:37:38 UTC

The kid that has ADHD has to find ways to calm themselves and stay on track.

2024-09-03 17:37:44 UTC

I see my friend in the kid who has a peanut allergy, my friend also has a peanut allergy which makes him different from me.

2024-09-03 17:37:45 UTC

I think that the book is called "Just Ask" because people aren't going to know everything about you. Asking questions can help others feel included since you can include their preferences and requests.

2024-09-03 17:37:50 UTC

I see my cousin in the kid using a wheelchair because he has one. My cousin has to get around in special ways but he can still do things.

2024-09-03 17:37:57 UTC

The kid that has asthma overcomes this challenge by taking his medicine and knowing what things help him to stay calm and breath with ease.

One of the characters are blind. They must overcome the challenges of actually physical obstacles in her way. She has to learn how to get around these things because she can't see but that doesn't stop her from having fun.

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When I'm frustrated, I take a few deep breaths and do something to get my mind off of whatever made me frustrated.

2024-09-03 17:38:09 UTC

I think the book just ask is called "Just Ask" because all you would have to do is ask them a simple question and you figure out something amazing about them

2024-09-03 17:38:20 UTC

I do wonder if people understand me because I personally rant alot and don't think before I speak

2024-09-03 17:38:22 UTC

I seldom feel frustrated, but merely thoughts of interest typically can deter the nagging feeling of frustration.

2024-09-03 17:38:28 UTC

I see someone I know who has a nut allergy, and they can connect to the kid in the story who has a nut allergy.

2024-09-03 17:38:29 UTC

One character from the story has ADHD, they overcame their challenges by slowing down and asking questions. Which helped them get back on track of what they were doing.

2024-09-03 17:38:35 UTC

When I feel frustrated talking things out helps me calm down and could help others.

2024-09-03 17:38:39 UTC

The kid with dyslexia had to use programs to read. Although they can't get rid of it, they can overcome some struggle that comes with it.

2024-09-03 17:38:45 UTC

When im frustrated, I often try to look for others help and guidnence, because I know other people may have, or have been in a similar situation to me, so learning about their experience helps me be less frustrated with my own dilema.

2024-09-03 17:39:00 UTC

I see multiple different people in some of the kids because I know some people with similar issues and challenges as some of the kids.

The peanut allergy kid. I'm allergic to cats and dogs. Can't really be around them without feeling like I can't breathe.

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A kid that was blind overcame their disability by using their other senses.

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I connect with the kid that likes to talk a lot. I also like to talk a lot for some reason. I think its genetic

Sitting in pure silence, in the bathroom alone.

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Personally, I think if everyone just took a deep breath and figured out why they were upset we'd all be happier. Knowing what makes you upset is one step to being more happy.

2024-09-03 17:39:30 UTC

Some tools to help when I feel frustrated are taking a deep breath and giving myself a second to think.

2024-09-03 17:39:31 UTC

I see many peers of mine that have ADHD like one of the characters in the story. They all have different ways to work through it, whether it's taking medicine or using focusing/relaxing strategies.

2024-09-03 17:39:46 UTC

I see some that I know in the character that has austim. She has autism and can sometimes struggle in things. She sometimes needs a break and afterwards she feels better

2024-09-03 17:39:50 UTC

One thing that I do if I feel frustrated is just take a step back, take a deep breath, and try again.

2024-09-03 17:40:00 UTC

I think its called "Just Ask" because the author wants you to know its okay to ask questions. By asking these they can help you and others understand and feel included in the topic.

2024-09-03 17:40:13 UTC

When I am frustrated at something what I do to calm down is take a break from whatever is making me frustrated and focus on something that I like to do like read, bake, or play videogames.

I do wonder if people do, but never really cared all too much about it. Not everyone is going to understand me, nor will I understand everyone.

2024-09-03 17:40:13 UTC

I do wonder if people could understand me. Once at a grocery store a kid was trying to explain to their mom about the mistake they made but the mom kept thinking of it from her perspective.

2024-09-03 17:40:18 UTC

An example of when someone I know was not feeling understood, is when they had extra help classes, and instead of asking them why their in those classes, people mocked them for not being able to learn the same way most kids learn.

2024-09-03 17:40:27 UTC

Sometimes I wonder if people understand me. I talk really fast and in one instance had someone ask me to slow down. It made me wonder if they understood anything I meant.

2024-09-03 17:40:30 UTC

When I feel frustrated, I take deep breaths and calm down before taking any action. This helps me have a level head before I do anything.

2024-09-03 17:40:31 UTC

I don't really wonder if people understand me or not because I don't really notice things like that. A time when someone was not understood was probably when one kid was trying to talk about something they liked and no one knew what they were talking about.

2024-09-03 17:40:39 UTC

The kid with ADHD is overcoming challenges because it might be difficult for them to act properly or make good choices but by putting in effort he is overcoming those challenges.

2024-09-03 17:40:53 UTC

When I feel frustrated, I sometimes have to take a second and calm down. It mostly depends on the activity or what I am doing. I go away for a few minutes to regroup

2024-09-03 17:40:54 UTC

I do not ever wonder if people understand because I have no desire to make myself understood. Once my friend was trying to convince our friend group that Sprite was better than Pepsi, but we didn't listen to what he was actually saying.

2024-09-03 17:41:08 UTC

Sometimes I wonder if people understand me because sometimes I don't always know what to say, and the words come out wrong.

2024-09-03 17:41:32 UTC

My sister gets really worked up about things and doesn't feel like we understand what she means or what she is going through. We overcame that by literally sitting down and just talking about it.

2024-09-03 17:41:38 UTC

One example I can think of of someone not being understood is in my elementary school there was a non verbal kid so it was hard for him to communicate with the teachers and other students.

2024-09-03 17:41:46 UTC

I connect to the kid with the asthma because I also used to have asthma and it was something that didn't bother me everyday but it was very much still there. Just like him I also have an inhaler and use it as needed.

2024-09-03 17:42:08 UTC

Sometimes I wonder if people understand me, but I also remind myself that it's okay not to understand people or things, as long as your trying to. I can connect this to a friend of mine who worries a lot if people will understand them or see things with the same perspective of them as well.

2024-09-03 17:42:29 UTC

I do wonder if people know me and that the charade that sometimes people tell. I have seen this a lot in school. Sometimes people won't talk to someone because they think that are weird.

2024-09-03 17:43:32 UTC

When I feel frustrated I take a break from whatever I'm doing to calm down and recollect.

2024-09-05 02:30:12 UTC

I think the book is called "Just Ask" because the kids in the book tell people about themselves and then ask questions to see who has similarities to them. Asking questions can help you get to know people, and it can help add to discussions which helps people feel more included because they can add on easier. The kid who was blind faced challenges of not being able to see their surroundings, etc. They had to use their other senses to help them get around, and it can be scary to people who can't see. I could possibly see myself as the kid who had ADHD. I don't have ADHD, but I move a lot, and if I don't do something, like getting up to walk around, it makes me fidget a lot. When people are frustrated I think that if you walk around, take deep breaths, and focus on something else for a little while, it will help you calm down. Sometimes I wonder if people understand me because I sometimes say things in informal ways where it doesn't make sense, even to me. So for example, if I'm having a normal conversation, sometimes my words don't come out right.