Published on 12, July, 2020
Like most with autism I dont like change and I am finding everything really overwhelming and was wondering how others were coping?
It may seem daft but I am not worried about catching it, well obviously I don’t want to catch it but I am not anxious and thinking that I am going to catch it. It’s the lockdown and lack of routine that is sending me mad. I have my set routines and now I have to stay in I cant follow my weekly routines and this is what is causing me the stress. I do feel like your going to think I am being selfish as all I have to do is stay at home and others are putting their lives at risk, I just cant snap out of it.
A few years ago I had bit of a breakdown when things changed too much and it made me really ill, I am worried this may happen again, I live on my own and am really considering ignoring all the rules and just getting out of here but I no that is wrong and I think the stress of breaking the rules would then cause me an issue.
maybe I am over reacting, what is everybody else doing to get through this?, anybody else struggling too?
I am coping ok because I still go out everyday for walks to my local park and woods, I get a lot of fresh air and do some photography.
I haven't been harassed by the cops to stay inside.
I'm also slowly using up all the supplies I panicked bought last month. Now I only buy small amounts of fresh products such as milk and oranges.
Hi Robert123 - glad everything good for you, I do worry I’ve brought this stress on myself. I don’t like supermarkets so I go once a week just before they close knowing it will be quiet. When I seen on tv how busy everywhere was and how everybody was panic buying I couldn’t face the crowds so didn’t go out, this meant when I didn’t have anything in at all and had to go out there was just empty shelves.i left with tubes of pringles and some chocolate and this is what I’ve ate for last couple of weeks. I’m sure what I am eating isn’t helping how I feel but there was nothing in the fresh or freezer section. I have tried a few times to go for a walk but it’s so much busier than it normally is and keeping distance is impossible. I think I may try shops again 2moro and maybe go for a walk when dark, this will hopefully distract me. It’s odd that I’m worrying about how things will change once over, I’m convinced some of the things they are doing now they will implement as the norm. Take care stay safe x