#autistic shutdown – @aph-japan on Tumblr

For people who require alone time it's so important to be with someone who respects that need.

#autiebiographical #SAME #actuallyautistic #autism #autism comic #autistic communication #autism issues #good communication #comic #op #art #relationships #relationship things #autistic shutdown #alone time #quiet #sound sensory #sensory issues #sensory #overwhelm #withdrawing #withdrawing to recharge #friendship #*Allistics Please remember this is a Post about Autism issues #*Allistics can Boost in Support #(even if I cant relate to the Being in Relationship part But)#this is important for everyone #AUTISM IS A SPECTRUM #your experiences may be different AND THATS OK #but that doesnt make our experiences WRONG

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koushirouizumi

maternal-extinct

i think, in part; that skittish people will always need to have a way out. I think it's really comforting to them if they know that if they need to flee then they can. loving someone like that probably should include being comfortable with the idea that there will need to be an escape route for the skittish critter. even if they feel the most at home with someone they ever have, knowing they're not trapped is important

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crazystimcat

#actuallyautistic #autism #autism issues #autistic communication #autistic shutdown #autism informative #sensory issues #sensory overload #shutdown #autism is a spectrum #autism infographic #infographic #autistic burnout #actuallygad #missing social cues #breaking eye contact #generalized anxiety disorder #post traumatic stress disorder #chronic fatigue syndrome #synesthesia #fibromyalgia #covering ears #*ALLISTICS DO NOT DERAIL #*Allistics can Reblog to Inform #self harm mention #(No this info is NOT A CURE ALL AND IT SHOULD NOT Be Treated Like One)#(However I am archiving this because I'm seeing many MANY more people talking ABOUT 'shutdown' lately likely not realizing these things)#(Can in Fact Help if you know HOW to manage this in the right directions for your specific situations)#(Source: Since the last 12+ years Ive focused on removing myself from sensory loaded irl environments where I can&its helped immensely IRL)

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gayautismfeels

Honestly I am so here for the autistic kids who grew up being treated like overly stubborn, disobedient children because their meltdowns and frustration with communication looked like tantrums. I’m here for those of us who now feel like we have to explain our every emotion in detail because we were taught that you get punished for not being able to explain your feelings. I’m here for those of us who were either too quiet or too talkative and were forced to be the opposite only to find that that wasn’t right either. I love all of you and you are better than the harmful things people have taught you about yourself.

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selfcare-journey

It's not lazy, weak, childish/ immature, or "antisocial" to leave a situation because you're in sensory overload. It's self care.

One time we were shopping with my family, and my partner had to leave the stote to wait for us outside because of sensory overload.

My family didn't understand and thought that he was being "antisocial" and immature for leaving, and I say that's bullshit, so if you need to remove yourself from a situation I want to reassure you that it's fine. It's actually a great coping skill to use and is 100% better than forcing yourself to endure discomfort until you have a meltdown or shutdown.

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thatautismfeel

That autism feel when everything is too loud, but the empty sound from covering your ears is just awful.