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Have your sensory issues gotten better, worse, or stayed the same as you age? (piefed.social)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/autism
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To those of you with sensory issues (I believe this is pretty common, right?) have you noticed them changing as you grow older? Have they gotten easier to handle, harder, or stayed the same? In fact, if you feel like "going there" and sharing - please feel free to even express what they feel like.

No need to share what they are, if you don't feel like it. Share what you'd like.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (7 children)

ND here, with autistic spectrum trails.
For me it's getting worse.
But my sensory issues started around puberty.

Major issues. I can't work in noisy environment, like excessive talking, loud music, machine buzz.
I started using earphones when I'm outside (walking or riding a bike) or do shopping.
I hate sunny days in the summer.
Can't stand blinding car headlights at night.
Room temperature comfort, looks like the range is shrinking.

[–] iamdisillusioned 5 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Mine are also much worse and I suspect it's because I'm I'm a near constant state of burnout.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Do you mean burnout from the overstimulation or just everyday feels like a groundhog day?

[–] iamdisillusioned 2 points 3 months ago

My burnout is a bit more complicated. The elements you described are involved but there's also an element of being trapped or out of control.

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