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Preparing before going out

phantomG

Hi. I noticed I prepare before I go out whether it's by foot or car. If I'm going far I look at maps, check google maps, make sure I have a first aid kit, spare food and drinks, spare phone charger... I like to always be prepared whenever I know I'm going somewhere. In my car I have spares and supply kits. I don't drive much but when I do, I like to try to be as prepared as possible. I suffer from anxiety and preparing early on makes things easier for me. I was the same at school, always prepared for the day ahead. If I can't prepare or the plan changes from what I intended I get super stressed and have a meltdown.

Is it just me like this or is this an autism related thing?

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  • If I'm going somewhere I've never been before I'll look up the directions and bus numbers and times. I usually have tissues and a plaster or two in my handbag (as well as keys, phone & cards of course) and I'll either have a snack before I go or take one with me. And I always visit the bathroom before going anywhere.

    When I was working, my work bag had lunch, snacks, tissues, plasters, immodium, paracetamol, a pen, and a nail file (emery board type) in it. I also kept spare trousers, socks & shoes at work in case I got wet in the rain walking to work, so I could change into dry clothes.

    So yes, I'm always pretty prepared. Is it linked to autism? No idea I'm afraid!

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  • If I'm going somewhere I've never been before I'll look up the directions and bus numbers and times. I usually have tissues and a plaster or two in my handbag (as well as keys, phone & cards of course) and I'll either have a snack before I go or take one with me. And I always visit the bathroom before going anywhere.

    When I was working, my work bag had lunch, snacks, tissues, plasters, immodium, paracetamol, a pen, and a nail file (emery board type) in it. I also kept spare trousers, socks & shoes at work in case I got wet in the rain walking to work, so I could change into dry clothes.

    So yes, I'm always pretty prepared. Is it linked to autism? No idea I'm afraid!

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