@butyoudontlookautistic: When you follow the rules exactly as written and everyone calls you rigid, but really, you're just trying to stay regulated and not have a meltdown. This isn’t being “too much.” It’s autistic self-regulation in a world that feels chaotic. #autism #autistic #butyoudontlookautistic #autismawareness #rules
People act like rules are made up but why would someone bother to write them down if there were no reason for them?!
2025-04-23 13:09:19
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Midde :
I'm audhd. That conversation is happening inside my head.
2025-04-23 18:38:58
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How about ewww :
Ugh!!! I am both depending on what it is.
2025-05-31 15:30:03
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Nana Tower :
That’s me😭😭😭
2025-08-07 10:00:35
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echoesinthedark0 :
if the airport suggests three hours, I'll get there three hours early. They know better, I'm not risking it. I don't care if it seems rigid or not
2025-04-23 17:22:44
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˖ ࣪⭑InTheArchives ˖ ࣪⭑ :
how the call with my bsf went yesterday:
Me: what time do you think we'll have to set off if we have to be there for 7?
Her: we can just set off at 7
Me: but it starts at 7
Her: we don't actually have to be there at bang on 7
Me: OK but it says on the invitation 7pm meaning it starts at 7 and if we didn't have to be there at 7 then why did the invitation say 7?
(we was nearly an hour late)
2025-11-01 22:53:40
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Add_your_name :
OCD
2025-04-25 17:03:23
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Emms :
I stay at a hotel next to the airport the day before and still get there 4 hours early😂
2025-04-23 19:24:10
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Aspie Aspirations :
I'm 4-5 hours early in case there's traffic problems, plus I'd only be waiting early at home, may as well be at airport, less anxiety
2025-04-24 21:39:49
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purple..forest :
I’d add an extra hour to the time mentioned because there can be traffic jams or broken public transportation, just to be sure. Also sitting/waiting in the airport helps transition
2025-04-23 06:33:23
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🎃 Lizzie 🧙♀️ :
I love to travel but the preparation is so anxiety-inducing! I'm so envious of people who can be so carefree and calm!
2025-04-23 15:16:50
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SciFiGuy :
But if you leave earlier than your flight companion, aren’t you anxious that they won’t make it on time and will miss the plane?
2025-04-26 20:02:38
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Bec Mair 🇦🇺 :
My husband and I visited the USA 20 years ago and didn’t want to pre-book accommodation for the first few nights in San Francisco. It took us hours to find a dodgy hotel at night. 😱
2025-04-30 04:03:37
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Wildsea 🇪🇺🇬🇧 :
I get there 4 hours early. I know I'm just going to be in waiting mode at home anyway 🤷♀️
2025-04-23 14:04:17
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Feng Ember :
Had a doctor tell me to get to my appt 30 min early.. so I did, and I was done with the whole appt by the actual appt time..
2025-05-25 14:19:53
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elastagirl888 :
Love this content. New follow here! I relate so much to this. I was diagnosed as autism.
2025-04-23 23:16:08
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Jack 'Jimmy' Hughes :
I’m to busy worrying when my autism fueled IBS will kick it
2025-04-23 21:58:25
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Alice ♿ 🏳️⚧️ :
you don't get there 3 hours early. you aim for 3.5-4 hours early in case of traffic
2025-04-23 18:30:01
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Jake from Failed State Farm :
Parties cause me endless grief. “The invitation says 2pm. It’s 1:45! We need to go!!” “Nobody gets to parties on start time.” “WHY HAVE A START TIME LISTED THEN?!”
2025-05-02 21:00:38
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M.pep :
But is the rule not 2 hours for domestic and 3 for international? If we’re late maybe our bags won’t get on the plane in time.
2025-04-26 09:00:01
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Sara | AutisticKind :
Ok, but then people tell me most of these rules are flexible, and then when I assume something is flexible, it’s not and I get in trouble. 😑
2025-05-19 12:15:05
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megan :
My job literally revolves around rules and making sure everyone follows the rules 🙈
2025-04-23 21:07:00
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Ajourney :
I spend so much time trying to get everything I need “just in case” I end up staying up all night for early flight and once I’m ready I need to go bc the anxiety is too much just waiting around…
2025-05-24 21:51:33
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Sterr003 :
I used to do that then I got tsa precheck. now I go 45 mins before the flight boarding closes
2025-04-26 14:27:15
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Felipebaby :
What you going to do instead for the extra hour ? Might as well have an easy journey what if there’s issues on the train and have to go alternate route for example
2025-04-23 13:15:39
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