People keep touching me

Hi 

I'm newly diagnosed. I really hate it when people keep touching me, it makes me feel sick. Colleagues at work don't understand, yet I work in autism. I have had some stickers made up at quite an expense. Any other suggestions? 

Many thanks 

Kind Regards 

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  • I can't stand being touched without context. I'm pretty friendly, but being mauled doesn't go down too well.

    In my teens, and early twenties, it was the cause of quite a few physical fights. I did have a little incident in a bar a while ago, but that was just someone getting knocked over.

    I usually tell someone politely, but sternly to get off. If they don't listen then I'll be a bit more nasty. It usually works. Better to be a bit of an *** than totally lose it.

    One thing I have found helpful is that treading on people's feet usually stops it. You can pass it off as being clumsy. People generally don't like their stuff being ruined.

    I'd just say in the context of where you work, just telling them straight should suffice. They will be familiar with the trait, it's not uncommon. I can't see there being a problem. Better to just get it out of the way, let people get used to it, and just not feel awkward. Think of it as making a polite request and not a demand. You'll feel better, it saves you the worry of snapping, and any conflict that may arise. People tend to understand something being expressed plain, and simple. The sticker thing is probably not a good idea, in my opinion, knowing how dickish some people can be, they might find it a bit odd. Best to just be straight, it's just a small thing, and considering where you work, it won't be a problem.

    I can't stand it when other men think a handshake is a mating dance ritual. It's quite cringey. I can't disguise the cringe!

    I wouldn't worry, and just tell a manager you like. All the best.

  • My manager has my Autism report but it is being ignored. 

  • When you say autism report, do you mean diagnosis?

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