Sensory Issues: Dealing with Crowds

[Timuchin]

first thing I do is tactfully tell everyone I've got Aspergers. If anyone is curious, I hand out a business card that explains Aspergers. Then If things get too loud, I can put these big, black ear protectors on my head. They are electronic and have a volume control so I don't get sensitized. The ear phones indicate that I can't tolerate the sound level and people can't get [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse]ed off at me.

 

[gomatadors]

I experience the same things that you experience. I also suffer from keratoconus, which means that I do not see very well.

Before I go into crowds, I pray. I spend a lot of time praising God and thanking Him for what He has done for me. Then I do some relaxation techniques (deep breathing, etc.).

I do not have any friends to hold on to but I ask Jesus to guide me. He is my faithful friend.

 

[meebs]

I do not have any friends to hold on to but I ask Jesus to guide me. He is my faithful friend.

Well i can just cope on my own (i even went to the states by myself - made sure that i had planned out each day i was there well).

But i prefer the company of one or two trusted people. Gives me something/one to focus on.

 

[Sabertooth]

For me, crowds of strangers represent a higher likelihood that I will encounter an unforseen "bully." I still can't often pick them out before the fact. Especially worrisome is that, in such a situation, my escape routes might be cut off, as well. I don't get the same unease among friends and family members.

I am the same way in traffic, too. I don't like to be boxed in. Only there, I am not so concerned about bullies as reckless drivers. Driving in the rightmost lane makes me feel like I have more options to evade a collision.

 

[NicoleB76]

I have anxiety issues and have a hard time in crowds. It helps if I'm someplace familiar and with a friend. I even have a hard time at home if things get too loud, which is hard with 3 young kids, they tend to get loud a lot.

 

[gracechick]

I have the same problem. It's only been the last decade that I've come to understand that a having a safe person makes a world of difference.
I kept thinking I would be healed or outgrow this inexplicable barrier. My heart goes out to all here. Sensory problems are difficult to live with in this fast paced loud world.

 

[uniquetadpole]

I now have have that safe person finally!!!!