Autism and Holidays

Hello all, I have a 2 week cruise booked in August. I was just wondering if I could get any tips/techniques people use to survive when they go on holidays. 

I have already sunflower lanyard, assistance with boarding and disembarking. I have a thing with germs and using other peoples stuff so I also bring my own sleeping bag, towels, cutlery, mugs, water bottle. I will bring some safe snacks. It will be warm where we are going which isn't fab as I usually live in hoodies, I have brought some loose thin summer clothing and have been practicing wearing it so I am used to how it feels by the time we go. I have tried my best to research all the ports and what we might do. 

I am most worried probably about the business on and off the ships considering its school holidays. Being comfortable enough to actually be able to reset and relax in the safety of my cabin. Spending 2 weeks sharing a room with two others. 

I am worried about many many more stuff (I have GAD/SAD as well as autism so worry about literally everything and anything), so just any tips or advice anyone has on anything at all that may come up on a holiday would be appreciated. I prefer to be overly prepared as normally something I think I will be fine with ends up going wrong as I am so overstimulated with everything else. 

Thanks in advance from one very anxious girly <3

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  • Snap, I'm on a cruse in August and I am really looking forward to it. Having previously experienced cruise I know that their are place that do give you piece and quite, library for example. There are also lots of crew members always willing to help. 

    When in port you do not need to disembark the ship, you can remain on board. For me doing so it the best thing as most other leaves the ship and the whole boat is peaceful. 

    Try not to get too anxious in advance because I am sure you will have a lovely time.

  • Staying on the ship is a good idea actually. I feel like the only thing is I might get a bit of FOMO if I don't get off! 

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