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Some businesses are offering special hours and events for people with sensory processing disorder that makes sights, sounds and smells feel overwhelming

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[–] avirse@feddit.uk 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That point about how sensory processing issues can affect your health is so on point, I had no idea how much of my general anxiety was caused just by the world being too loud and bright. Earplugs and sunglasses worked instantly where 5 different medications failed to do anything.

[–] quicksand@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

I agree. I've also found washing my face with cold water to be surprisingly effective at calming my anxiety in public spaces, and it's generally always available. It's amazing how these seemingly small things can make a difference

[–] hellishharlot@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

The neat part is, if you have a diagnosis on file you can make an ADA reasonable accomodations request for this stuff and if they don't illegally fire you they'll find a way to maybe get you something kinda like it