Published on 12, July, 2020
I have to admit it's not my fav time of year. I liked it when I was really little because of Santa and presents but now I'm an adult it just makes me anxious. Everything about it causes me anxiety and discomfort. The shops and town become super busy and loud, bright lights are flashing everywhere, it's colder usually, everything gets expensive and family always mix and party which I find very hard to cope with. I just want to hide away for the whole month and come back in January. I know it's not Christmas yet but it's closing in fast and I'm already anxious and dreading it.
I've just had a diagnosis of ASD at 60. I'm female.
This post really caught my eye. Everything I've experienced in life is falling into place now with the context of ASD.
I have always hated Christmas for the same reasons as you, and more.
It's easier now as I've told most people I'd rather not buy presents and there is no longer a big family to have to get together with.
I used to hate those family gatherings ...
I think the same about presents. Why would i want to get something useless and why would I want to show I'm happy about it?
My mom used to buy me socks everyyear for christmas, I can live with that. I suspect she's autistic as well