1 Step Forward 3 Back .. Typical Autistic Day

Mondays are my least favourite day of the week. I always wake up feeling bubbly and positive. I did this morning, knew it would be a good day. It was until lunch. I went out to the shops and that was my step forward. And then came the 3 back .. massive meltdown and sensory overload. I was on the shop floor crying trying to block everything out, unsuccessfully. What didn't help was people gathered round me like I had gone in to cardiac arrest. I have an autism badge but no one paid any attention to it. 

I eventually calmed down and pushed my embarrassment aside and left the shop. I've since taken my dog for walkies and I feel better but there's no hiding my disappointment. Hopefully Tuesday will be better.

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