"Eileen"

Love it! She does sound like a gift to you! God knew exactly who you needed! How long has she been in your family? I swear, animals have 7 senses sometimes!!
I am a cashier, and when I am overloaded, I tend to smile. A LOT. Probably creepy-ish to others. I speak in a real high voice and can't think or process conversations. I can take them in, but I don't know what to say back so I smile and say, "Oh, ok," a lot. It's awkward. I get very frightened and just go on 'robot' mode to get through. I get very quiet.
When at home and I'm stressed, I rock. I don't know if anyone else has done this but since a kid, I would lay flat on my stomach and hit my head on the pillow, it was soothing since it is like rocking. I rock while listening to music. My cousin did it too.
I also like to sit and rock when I'm reading or watching t.v.
I also need to look at the ground when I'm overloaded, not make eye contact. I have PTSD so open places, when I'm overwhelmed, are very difficult.
Good post idea.
What does everyone else do? I'm curious to see what helps you.