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I wish more people understood how much we autistic folks struggle with summer (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by T0rrent01@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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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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[โ€“] Bishma@social.fossware.space 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's the daylight I struggle with most. I don't know why but I can't sleep until the sun has been down a couple hours and then I usually wake up at first light. According to my mom I didn't even nap as a baby.

My room is mostly blacked out but when I wake up at night if I can't tell how bright it is outside I assume I over slept and get a jolt of adrenaline.

I look forward to being able to sleep more than 6 hours again. I look forward to being awake enough to cope with people.

[โ€“] animelivesmatter@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Really? Honestly, the bright sunlight makes me feel tired, but maybe that's just me. It's a struggle regardless.