Published on 12, July, 2020
So I often wonder what benefits I have received from having my ASD diagnosis 3 years ago? One thing I will say is it's given me a better way of understanding why I get so overwhelmed or anxious around new surroundings.
An example is right now whilst I'm sat in a car showroom waiting for my car's MOT with people chatting, door creaking open and slamming shut, low volume music playing in the background along with a TV being on, the clicks of sales assistants pens etc. It all makes me feel on edge and I cannot wait to get out of here. I am starting to think that I may carry a discrete pair of industrial ear plugs that I can place in my ears when I have times like this. Too much sensory overload at the minute.
I am trying my best to take my mind of the situation by playing games on my phone.
Well like I say at last my diagnosis is actually helping me realise where I can improve on my life by finding solutions.
Hi Castle,
Could you listen to an audiobook of your favourite book or listen to your own favourite music and then you could have it at the right sound level that suits you
Hope this helps.
I do this.