I recently shared about my overwhelming fear of dangerous weather.

Well, we’re in a blizzard w dangerously low temps, high speed wind gusts, 100% cloud cover & low visibility.

Multiple warning statements have been announced from the national weather service. I stay updated on forecasts, so I’ve been prepared; got groceries, appts taken care of, errands ran before.

I’ve relayed this info to loved ones to help them prepare too.

Winter is such a difficult time for sensory needs!

I have poor temp regulation (cold=intolerable, overheating coming back inside=worse,) exacerbated by my meds, drastic temp changes cause hives, uncomfy & itchy with layers of heavy clothing, glasses fog up.

#ActuallyAutistic I’ve always gotten side-eyed 🤨 like I’m being dramatic, told I “just need to bundle up!” when say I can’t do outside activities.

If I do go out, I’m met with shock 😳 when I get back inside sweaty, breaking out in hives, panting, totally drained, exhausted, overwhelmed.

I just found out about autistic inertia and omfg this is the biggest difference between autism and ADHD I have discovered yet, especially as it relates to hyperfocus.

#ActuallyAutistic #adhdtwitter #AuDHD ADHD hyperfocus: distraction by something more stimulating than current/prior focus, maintained until it is no longer stimulating or interesting.

Autistic hyperfocus: fixation on a task that cannot be broken until task is complete, DESPITE desire to stop focusing on it.