I wish more people understood how much we autistic folks struggle with summer
I wish more people understood how much we autistic folks struggle with summer
There's all the bright lights and noise of Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, or even the beach. There are so many social expectations we struggle with. And the heat itself can be overwhelming. Does anyone else find summer heat to be completely draining? It's so much mental and emotional labor...
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Me too. Also, AC + fan make constant continuous noise, but they're basically required for me to even begin to feel comfortable. I've mostly gotten used to the noise, but when I'm already overloaded, it's not a nice thing.
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Me three! I can handle the sound of AC just fine, but wind is actually a sensory trigger for me (both the sound and the feel) so I only turn fans on if it's really REALLY hot and there's no other way to cool down. And even then I usually leave them on the lowest setting.I used to have a giant cat who would meow so loudly that it hurt my ears. I also get very tired of background noise. I figured out that I could wear ear muffs (like the kind for construction/shooting ranges) and it blocks out steady noise and makes momentary loud sounds into “oh, there’s this sound” vs something painful or distracting. Also I get amazing, deeper sleep when I wear them. Awesome for noisy roommates/family and hotels.