THE TOP TEN SIGNS THAT I’M BECOMING OVERWHELMED

THE TOP TEN SIGNS THAT I'M BECOMING OVERWHELMED It’s not often always clear or obvious that I am feeling overwhelmed as an Autistic person. I don’t stand up from my chair at work and yell out “I’m feeling overwhelmed.” So, if you see me in the office at work and I’m displaying any of the… Continue reading THE TOP TEN SIGNS THAT I’M BECOMING OVERWHELMED

AUTISTIC NICK AND THE STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY

AUTISTIC NICK AND THE STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY Yes, folks it’s that time of the year once again when the obligatory work email is sent out inviting one and all to the annual Christmas festivities organised by someone at work. And this year was no different. There is always some over eager person who suddenly remembers… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK AND THE STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY

AUTISTIC NICK, HIS SENSORY THRESHOLD AND THE INCESSANT DRILLING

AUTISTIC NICK, HIS SENSORY THRESHOLD AND THE INCESSANT DRILLING Yesterday my sensory threshold was challenged and pushed to the limit. I came this close to just giving in and grabbing my backpack, holding back my tears and leaving work for the reminder of the day. How or why, I didn’t remains a mystery to even… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK, HIS SENSORY THRESHOLD AND THE INCESSANT DRILLING

AUTISTIC NICK IS HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE AND HE’S NERVOUS

AUTISTIC NICK IS HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE AND HE’S NERVOUS For 3 long exhausting months I have been seated in front of my computer, facing my camera, and staring into a square of a Zoom call and now it’s all come to an end. At first it was like being a small child at… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK IS HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE AND HE’S NERVOUS

HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALS WITH A PROBLEM

HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALS WITH A PROBLEM I don’t deal with problems very well. If I am presented with one, I’ll attempt however badly to try and resolve it by myself before I go seeking help. It’s always been that way. Sometimes I’m successful other times I am not. Clearly it depends on the problem/issue.… Continue reading HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALS WITH A PROBLEM

AUTISTIC NICK WORKING FROM HOME IS TAKING IT’S TOLL

AUTISTIC NICK WORKING FROM HOME IS TAKING IT'S TOLL COMMENT Behind me is my unmade bed, I must see to that especially as I have a Zoom meeting in an hour. I turn my head to look, well when you write something like I have above you don’t not turn your head do you? It’s… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK WORKING FROM HOME IS TAKING IT’S TOLL