Posted by Dinah on January 20, 2008, at 16:44:45
In reply to Isolating, posted by Poet on January 20, 2008, at 15:11:36
I wouldn't underestimate the sensory part. That's what I'm finding as I go back to working at the office. It's overwhelming to me, and I perfectly understand eating in your car. It's something I frequently do anyway. And I've decided that taking a break mid-workday to sit someplace silent is absolutely necessary if I'm to stick it out. And sticking it out doesn't seem at all appealing right now.
I do the iPod earphones thing too. I know it's antisocial, but what I'm trying to stop is people interacting with me, so antisocial is what I'm going for.
It's not precisely that I don't like to talk to people. But I don't like to have interruptions while I'm working. It brings in that startle response and ramps up my adrenaline.
poster:Dinah
thread:807958
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