Oct 7, 2024
Very clearly stated. I’m currently visiting family where there is frequent social interaction and rare, unpredictable pockets of downtime. It’s stressful but it’s impossible to assert my needs which requires explaining where I’m coming from … which is hard to explain to someone who is neurotypical. Once triggered, every little extra sound becomes irritating and each tiny decision becomes a mental burden. I need a lot of downtime and I’ve been made to feel bad about that my entire life.