Tootfinder

Artificially upbeat neurotypical person: "You always look so angry"
Me, who had actually been having a good day: "Thanks for reminding me of how abnormal I am to NT types, implausibly upbeat person."
#actuallyautistic

Ordinarily my #actuallyautistic coping strategies work well. I have a life which avoids crowds, perfume, loud noises, most street food, and many other stimuli which could incapacitate me. This week, however, the next door folk are having insulating cladding installed. There are extremely loud drilling sounds and vibrations that I cannot escape from 08:00 onwards, even today, a Saturday. I am…