Sensory Issues Arent About Fear. Theyre Causing Physicalpain.

Sensory issues aren’t about fear.  They’re causing physical pain.

So I see a lot of people (mostly not actually autistic people) talking about sensory issues in terms of fear.  They’ll say things like “oh, he’s afraid of the vacuum.”  

This, of course, isn’t correct.  It’s not that the person is afraid of the vacuum, it’s that it’s literally causing them pain.  Like, literally.  If you put an autistic person in an FMRI and expose them to one of their sensory issues you’ll see their pain centres light up. 

So, why is this a problem?  Well, most people view fear as something that can be overcome.  So they’ll look down on people that let themselves be controlled by it.  Which isn’t good.  The other thing is that the tried and tested way to overcome fear is through exposure therapy.  However, if the thing is pain and not fear, all you’re going to do is numb yourself from the pain.  Which is generally not the best way to deal with things. 

So, if you’re autistic, remember that your sensory issues are part of how your brain physically works, and you can’t just will yourself out of them.  If you’re not autistic, don’t dismiss people’s sensory issues so flippantly.  Rember it’s literally causing them pain. 

Jacob Blake’s sister: ‘I’m not sad. I’m not sorry. I’m angry. And I’m tired. I haven’t cried one time. I stopped crying years ago. I am numb. I have been watching police murder people that look like me for years.’

[OP's ID: Text, dark blue on white. "Personality quiz. Which of my personality traits are u. Quiz introduction. This quiz is super nonsubjective and not at all tailored to me and me only. Enter your name." End ID]

[ID: Text, white on black. "u think trans people are who they say they are and u want everyone to have healthcare. black lives matter isnt just a hashtag for u u live by it as u should. u want everyone to have basic human rights bc thats just how it should be look at u go king stay educated babe." End ID.]

Ok but why is it right.

U should take this quiz I made,,, rb with ur results I’m curious to see what y’all will get

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Hey, you. You matter in this fandom, and we are so happy that you’re here. As always, thank you for your time, I hope you have a good day.  

Being autistic is just continuously finding out random shit is apparently supposed to be rude and just sitting here trying to decipher any logic behind it like "what the fuck are you talking about"

man some of the seven deadly sins aren’t even that bad. sorry I’m angry n wanna fuck? Sorry I ate a lot? shut up