I was well into adulthood when I finally figured out why no bath towel ever seems absorbent enough.
I'm #ActuallyAutistic; so, any moisturev at all on my skin greatly bothers me.
Skin soaks up water like a sponge. Even if you remove all the surface moisture, some water absorbed by the skin still makes its way back out to the surface.
#SensoryIssues
I noticed many years ago, that certain fabrics, materials, clothing types irritate my skin less when it's sufficiently cold enough in winter. I wonder why that is. 🤔
• very low pitch sound
• very high pitch sound
• very loud sound
• sock toe seams
• shirt wrist cuffs
• wrist watches
• in ear buds & plugs
• over ear head phones (but not as bad)
• wool clothing
• my whiskers
• my ear hair
• my nose hair
• background noise when I'm trying to hear
• very bright light
• very dim light
• artificial light
• rapidly blinking light
• repetitive sounds
• sock toe seams, often don't wear socks.
• wrist watches - always too tight, too loose. 🙄
• in ear buds & plugs
• over ear head phones (but not as bad). I like my shockz earphones for this. They don't block out ambient noise, but are good for quiet environments.
• very bright light, e.g. sunlight in my eyes
• artificial AC air (car, room; Central Air is fine) for long periods. There's something fake and hollow about it that gives me a headache.
• flickering light, such as light flashing through trees while in a moving car.
• wet hands or body, yuck.
• bunched clothes or fabric, esp. when driving
• strong fragrances (who the heck is using cotton candy body spray in 2023?!) but I have a weak sense of smell overall. I have mint nose plugs just in case, for events.
• loud noises, like cars speeding or bass music, pots banging.
A friend who vlogs about solo travel noticed a sign about sensory sensitivity aboard a #Carvinal cruise ship today. Has anyone had experience with their "sensory inclusivity" program or #KultureCity?