Remy
Any nd/ADHD/autistic friends that have product recommendations? I've been on sensory overload and bad depression lately and I'm making a wishlist because I'm at my wits end. Sensory, fun things, things that feel nice. Basically all I have is noise cancelling headphones and a weighted blanket since I was just diagnosed with autism last year. Anything that makes you feel better/calmer/more secure/stim with etc.
#adhd #neurodivergent #autism #autistic #recomendations
Jan 6, 2023 at 11:12pmWeb
Show threadZeeJan 6, 2023

@remyreedy I find comfort with ambiance music. #VideoGames like #Skyrim & from the #Fallout series are nice 👍🏼

I also listen to #podcasts like #TheMemoryPalace & #99PercentInvisible. They have hosts with soothing voices. TMP tends to have pretty mild content, good ambience music, and is really nicely produced, while 99PI might occasionally touch on more excitable content.

Either way, I’m usually able to figure out just what level of excitement an episode has just by its opening music

GL👍🏼

Show threadZeeJan 6, 2023

@remyreedy also, if you like #tactile input, you might like to try something like knot tying. There are lots of #paracord and #macrame tutorials on YouTube, and you can start with any decent cord

FYI- real paracord is made of 100% nylon. Might not be needed for lifesaving reasons, but nylon will bond with itself, while polyester won’t. 😉👍🏼

Good luck 👍🏼

Show threadMerdicusJan 7, 2023

@remyreedy

Not a product, but something that isn't talked much about: sport. It's helped me a lot to understand my body and not be bothered so much with some sensory issues (most notably temperature changes). Pushing my body made me more comfortable sensory issues, because, in some way, I know I can take it.

Also turtlenecks and high collar sweatshirts. I love them super tight (especially on the upper part of the thorax, the shoulders and, of course, the neck). The thicker, the better.