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DAE struggle with summer? (piefed.blahaj.zone)
submitted 11 months ago by LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/autism@lemmy.world
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It's too fucking hot and bright it gives me sensory overload and I HATE IT

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[–] Squalia@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

Same! I could be having a spiritual experience basking in the warmth of the sun like some primordial Buddha lizard. But the moment I start to sweat it's all "I hate this piece of shit day and I'm going home right NOW". Then my soul battery loses all it's charge until I have a shower.