Protocol to Manage Stress and Loneliness
This is the protocol I use to manage my stress and loneliness as an autistic person.
First step is to unplug. The constant noise, messages, and digital stuff just drains me. So I make sure to create quiet, peaceful spaces for myself. I'll meditate, take a silent bath, or go hiking with just a notebook - no phone or music. I let myself fully process my thoughts and feelings without any filters.
Then I ask myself two important questions:
Why do I feel this way? What is the root cause of the stress or loneliness I'm experiencing? I dig deep to understand the core issue.
How can I fix this? What specific actions can I take to address the problem and find a solution?
I write everything down - the problems and the potential solutions. Seeing it all laid out helps me think more clearly.
Next, I take action on those solutions. I put my plan into motion, step-by-step. But I don't just do it once and stop. I constantly re-check if it's working. If not, I'll adjust my approach and try again until I get the result I want.
This routine is how I manage the sensory overload and social fatigue that really overwhelms me as an autistic person. It gives me control and helps me find the calm I need, even when everything feels chaotic.
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