Anonymous #1 15w

The thing is, my brother‘s girlfriend pointed out in front of them and they all heard that I was overstimulated and that I could go to the other room and it was OK. They 100% new. I’ve told them so many times that I get overstimulated, especially after eating, a really loud restaurant which is where we ended up eating. And I was fine for a bit, but I had to keep covering my ears and was rocking back-and-forth. I do not have known autism, but I’m in the process of therapy in testing at 21.

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Anonymous OP 15w

Not to mention that once I’m overstimulated, I really cannot communicate effectively. I also didn’t understand and told maybe two years ago that it was overstimulation and that it wasn’t something horribly wrong with me.

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Anonymous OP 15w

Even if they should’ve known, maybe they didn’t. If telling them each time isn’t a good option for you, could you establish a sign or word that lets them know when you’re overstimulated and need time to yourself?

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Anonymous OP 15w

Understandable. I work with autistic kids and some of them have pictographs (signs) that they can show when they need to communicate that they need a break. That might be a little unrealistic/juvenile for you, but I think a hand symbol or code word/phrase could work well

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Anonymous #1 15w

My voice also hurts sometimes when I’m overstimulated and visuals will not work as my mom is blind. They were literally told by my brother’s girlfriend what was happening. Doesn’t help that my brother doesn’t believe it because “you can do concerts”, but I’m also expecting noise there and it’s normally the music plus cheers. It’s not multiple voices talking over one another or all the sounds of like a loud tavern or smth (tv + multiple voices + clinking etc etc)

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Anonymous #2 15w

lol thanks but I’m going through a professional to make sure it’s not smth else. Some other things I’m thought to have include OCD, ADHD, ADD, or bipolar

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Anonymous OP 15w

good luck!☺️

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