Be Reminded: Meds, hydrate, people, outside.
So... If you're anything like me, the default answer to peopling, socials, exposure to the world is 'no, thanks, but no', as you're afraid of the negative effects, people noise etc, then this is for you.
Exposure to the world is (with some exceptions) mainly good for you, so are (most) people, meds, hydration, and nature. The last few days have had all of the above for me, and honestly today I feel pretty good, and it's almost the end of a day sans nap!
Yesterday, took extra meds, met a friend and family when we all went to a mini festival / fun day out... and it was (despite hundreds of people), fun and rewarding! Loved spending time with my friend... completely awesome :). Double meds before leaving the house and a couple of pints half way through, plus safe people, and it all worked, out in nature, with people, lots and lots of people. I only broke a little when getting back home, and I think that may have been the entire energy expenditure of the whole weekend. Today was one task (cleaning my home), then rest, that's also worked.
Today's Autistic DEFCON - 4.1 #result.
Hydration was a complete fail though... I completely didn't drink enough for the last few days, and have had to force some hydration, maybe I'll pee more than once tomorrow.
Yes, it's not all about the mental state when you're autistic, it has physical tendrils which you may miss on a regular basis. #Holistic
Be Reminded: Meds, Hydration, People, Nature...