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So, it’s been a minute. Apologies. Life has been overwhelming me lately. School, work, more failed attempts at dating, etc. Please be patient, I have autism (probably) 
I was also reading Devon Price’s new book, Unlearning Shame. Definitely recommend. He dismantles shame as a social construct of behavioral reinforcement and the undergirding of the lie that is rugged individualism, and prescribes the cure of building community and understanding social interconnectedness on a deep level. Made me re-examine just how much shame is woven into the fabric of the way I conduct myself and hoo boy it’s a lot. I blame my Catholic upbringing.
Anyway, I figured before I dive back into the next chapter it’d be nice to get caught up and see where everyone is at. Share your thoughts here, ask questions, get caught up. I want to make a new post next week but first I have to write an informative speech and then an essay about some story or another
Let’s cut down on the decision paralysis with some discussion questions:
- What’s new with you, neurodiversity-wise, since the last thread?
- Any points of contention, confusion, or questions from prior chapters?
- Post any thoughts specific to the last chapters that you didn’t get to share before.
Tag post to follow.
The author has misophonia. The general strategy she gives for things is have a “quick calm plan” for when you’re overwhelmed, and “sensory soothing” strategies to counteract sensory overloads. For misophonia specifically, she talks about going to movies during matinees, and preferring to meet people for meals outdoors. She also recommends “seeking out silence after your sound sense has been triggered.” Generally, her advice for sensory triggers that are inescapable is to make sure you have alone time afterward, with an opportunity to treat yourself to something that soothes that sense. (She likes smelling lavender after experiencing an unpleasant smell, for example.)
“The author has misophonia.”
Then I immediately trust it!
And yeah, my therapists and I have worked on “safety plans” before, though not for misophonia. Sensory soothing, eh? Could be useful. Haven’t tried that before, tbh.