I go back to autism every time. I am tied to my autistic thoughts, which aren't normal around what is happening in the pandemic, Covid-19.
A normal thought pattern
A normal thought pattern would be living with the information, and finding an acceptance on it for what it is, moving on from our original thinking once the shock is worn off. With an autistic brain that doesn’t happen.
Autism
Autism interferes with our ability to think rational thoughts, it interferes with our cognitive skills and communication, in other words being able to rationale, so that we may come to terms with most, or all situations in a way that allows us to move on.
Covid and feeling anxious
I find it difficult to function 'normally' living in the pandemic. There are days where I think I’m okay and then it hits me. It’s usually something about the virus that makes me feel anxious again. The UK Government's handling doesn't help. But no matter how many times I try to shut the virus out, I still have autism to deal with. It sets me back.
I was told by a friend that an otherwise fit and healthy 50 year old died from Covid over Christmas. Please don't underestimate how deadly Covid is. Anyone can catch it, anyone can die from it.
It must be enormously difficult to try to come to terms with the pandemic, when you already struggle with anxiety because of your autism.
The huge disruption to our personal and professional lives must present even greater challenges to anyone on the autism spectrum and their families.
I can only reaffirm your last paragraph about just how deadly this virus is and we must all contribute to stopping the spread of the virus.
Yes, yes and yes the pandemic has been difficult for me to get my head around.
A year in and I'm doing slightly better, but that's because I'm in. My anxiety returns the moment I step out the front door.
Thank you for reaffirming what we know. It is vital we all contribute to stopping spread the virus and follow the rules.