Thank you for writing. Your words resonate with me a lot, across several different connected areas. It's interesting because when I read something that resonates, my intuition is to connect (by, say, making a comment), but ironically engaging on social platforms is, as you write, one of the hardest things. Just want to say thank you.
Hmm. That's an interesting point. I guess give the person space and time to come back into the world. A text message, post it note just with a heart on? It's so complex. Everyone is triggered in different ways. A neuro-typical person might respond with a hug but that could be painful for an autistic person with physical sensory issues.
For me? I like to listen to music and either play a video game or read. I need to feel comfortable doing that and not made to feel like I've been forced to hide because that can lead me to depression.
I think just letting them know it's ok and asking what they need in a way that doesn't add to overload. Maybe via text or a note or something.
Thank you for writing. Your words resonate with me a lot, across several different connected areas. It's interesting because when I read something that resonates, my intuition is to connect (by, say, making a comment), but ironically engaging on social platforms is, as you write, one of the hardest things. Just want to say thank you.
I see overload with my son, when it all becomes too much. You articulate it in a way that more people should understand what's going on. Thanks Pete.
"So if I'm in my own world ignoring yours please have compassion because it's entirely possible I am not coping very well."
If I'm seeing this with a person (not you specifically, as I've never met you), how can I convey that I understand without adding to the noise?
Hmm. That's an interesting point. I guess give the person space and time to come back into the world. A text message, post it note just with a heart on? It's so complex. Everyone is triggered in different ways. A neuro-typical person might respond with a hug but that could be painful for an autistic person with physical sensory issues.
For me? I like to listen to music and either play a video game or read. I need to feel comfortable doing that and not made to feel like I've been forced to hide because that can lead me to depression.
I think just letting them know it's ok and asking what they need in a way that doesn't add to overload. Maybe via text or a note or something.