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Autism and clothing

Invisible_meInvisible_me Posts: 287 The Mix Regular
in Neurodivergence
Hi . So autism can make clothes choosing and wearing hard... anyone resonate?

I particularly struggle when the weather changes and it means type of clothing changes. Upto now I was coat scarf warm clothes till recently where whether warmed up ans I couldn't cpe without my scarf!! Li felt exposed almost and ended up crying and wrapping myself in a large fluffy blanket but then couldn't let that go? Can anyone else resonate with this?

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  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,069 Part of The Furniture
    I find clothing specifically certain textures can have a massive part in things such as sensory overload and also especially with weather changes. I too often struggle with weather changes and I find it hard to dress kind of *appropriately* for the weather especially if its cold weather because I would wear a t shirt eventhough warmer clothing would keep.me warm. I tend to find I overheat quite easily which is why I prefer t shirts because they are cooler. I am also not a.big fan.of itchy materials especially jumpers that are itchy.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • nemnem Posts: 114 The Mix Convert
    I found it so hard to adapt to the weather getting cold took months lol
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,606 Boards Guru
    I can relate to this - I wear a coat all year because I just feel really exposed without it
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,069 Part of The Furniture
    In the summer I do wear a mixture of clothing but a lot of my t shirts tend to be black so you can imagine it being like super boiling out and black is an attractor for heat so going out in a black t shirt sometimes feels like I'm going to get too hot. But like I find my t shirts so comfy though.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • Invisible_meInvisible_me Posts: 287 The Mix Regular
    I'm so glad to know it's not just me.. with me Im opposite though, I prefer being all covered!
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