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Autism and Holidays

MJJ24

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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  • Put your phone on record and Ask yourself why you are going on holiday, answer it and save it.  When you get anxious or upset play it back to yourself.

    Most importantly enjoy your holiday! 

    I hate airports and the whole being close to people etc, Im immune deficient and take daily anti-biotics, Ive found the easiest way to deal with germs is to ignore it, take your necessary precaution's and accept the rest.  

    You will have to navigate the stressful bits but reminding yourself why you are there might help. 

  • in reply to AAArunner

    I hate the prep’ for holidays the build up, wondering how I can get everything needed in a suitcase, that weighs too much and I convince myself will disappear. Going to unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people plus airport checks that feel so stressful and the plane.
    Yet once arrived and settle down most times it’s ok and I’m glad to have made the trip. Recording why I go and the benefits is a great idea Bulb . Thanks 

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  • in reply to AAArunner

    I hate the prep’ for holidays the build up, wondering how I can get everything needed in a suitcase, that weighs too much and I convince myself will disappear. Going to unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people plus airport checks that feel so stressful and the plane.
    Yet once arrived and settle down most times it’s ok and I’m glad to have made the trip. Recording why I go and the benefits is a great idea Bulb . Thanks 

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