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Exactly, Nellie.
(the following is not directed at anyone in this thread)
Sometimes it feels like, whenever I express how difficult it is to do something (because I'm autistic) most of the people around me, neurodivergent and neurotypical, think that means I've decided to completely avoid all discomfort and that I've decided turn into an agoraphobic hermit.
And that the best way for me to avoid that is to "practice" more.
Problem is, I'm 52 years old and I've *been* "practicing" those things all my life, pushing myself out of my comfort zone until I've developed pretty severe mental health issues.
At what point will they concede that it's not as simple as just getting used to things? Fifty two years of practice!
@Zumbador @nellie_m @DL1JPH @fifilamoura @CedC @autism101 @actuallyautistic
I've been using a phone for work for 30 years. Still don't like it and still don't choose to make a phone call outside of work unless there really is no other option and no avoiding it. This is most definitely not something you get over, or used to.