#routine changes

Oh yeah, that was just an example.  When I’m trying to explain something I try to use a simple example to highlight the point I’m trying to make.  

Having your work shifts changed isn’t the same as lack of specificity in directions, it’s a change to your routine.  While a different thing, changes to routine are a source of huge stress for most autistics.  IF there is going to be a change to my routine, I need to know about it about a week in advance or longer, otherwise I will FREAK OUT, and most likely cancel on The Thing, whatever it is.

I’ve had to work jobs in the past where my schedule was different every week, like given to you on Friday for the following week, and that was okay, but once I had the schedule, if you tried to change it, I would Freak. Out.  I mean, anyone would if they had made plans around that schedule but for me that didn’t matter, even if I had no plans at all, DO NOT CHANGE THE THING, IT WAS WRITTEN IN INK, IT IS PERMANENT NOW.

Last time I swung by my favorite hangout place, I never bothered to head straight to the cafes near my high school. And I somehow arrived late in the afternoon, and it’s about to get dark. It feels kind of different from what I normally do on my usual weekends.

IIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the health advice out there, here’s some reassurance: you don’t need to change everything overnight. In fact, it’s the small, sustainable changes done daily that often make the biggest difference. These aren’t flashy, fast-track solutions—but they’re realistic, achievable, and powerful over time. Let’s walk through four small shifts you can make today to…

Hiiii! It's been a bit, hope everyone is doing well! I need to rant, if you're not interested, then you may continue on with your day^^

Now then, does anyone else find changes to things so difficult?? It's the absolute worse!