Published on 12, July, 2020
i do understand the anticipation --- i create these triggers as well.
uni isn't just about learning it also about learning to cope yourself. So this is your new learning experience a challenge put to u by Nature/Logos/the Gods/the universe. The challenge…
No problem, I'm really glad it's helpful! I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you, that must have been extremely difficult for you to go through.
Have you tried noise-cancelling headphones at all, which help take pressure off your sensory…
Hi Pinkpixie, welcome and congratulations on having gone through the process of being diagnosed and finding some answers, and for sharing here. I was diagnosed at age 30 (I'm 32 now) and the overall experience has been very positive for me, although…
Glad Tidings, to Mr.Math-Photographer, from Myself... (FWIW?)
...For many reasons, some of which I shall not say, I keep thinking about this Thread. And I do Respect You, and so, well, take whatever You may from this Post of mine...
I do notice that Threads…
I'm currently experiencing stress caused by sensory sensitivities, affecting me pretty much as you describe, although mine are not caused by another person.
Mine are caused by noises (loud humming / buzzing / vibrating) from my heating system unit…
Hey Ninj, welcome to the community! I'm glad you found us, especially at a time when you need support.
I’m sorry that you’re having to deal with a really challenging situation. Parties are so overwhelming, especially with the noise and social interactions…
No (I don't really know, sorry). The brain is fundamentally different. If you are incapable of doing something then you can't do something then it is not your fault. If you can't do something, you can't do something. I viewed it as what can I control…
Hi Autistic Introvert, I can relate to a lot of what you've said from when I went through what I now believe was an autistic burnout. As an example of how I felt, I generally love writing and was blogging quite prolifically and enjoying it before the…
Hi, I'm a married man in my 50s coming to the end of the NHS diagnosis process for ASD, and I think I can relate to your husband's feelings. What I can say is that alone time is really important. This alone time *can* be had in company to an extent if…
My DD is 9 and has Asperger's/ADHD.
We don't have melatonin because her problem is behavioural in the most part (many people with ASD/ADHD do have very unhelpful natural melatonin levels and bio-melatonin is a complete gamechanger for them - the paediatrician…