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Looks like a lot of user reports in the UK specifically are reporting login issues. They may not have caught on to a problem yet, I'd check back every hour or so. Also, I just quickly searched live down detector sites to get the info, so this could be purely anecdotal and isn't confirmed by legit sources. Hopefully you'll get access soon.
Thank you!
What's the artist's name? Would love to find more disability-centric art
Going temporarily mute can be a really weird experience, and is something I imagine is very personal to the individual. When it happens to me, I usually end up wanting to be wrapped up in a blanket or thick hoodie in the dark in a soft, quiet place like my bed. Sometimes I'll stim with a toy or something, and sometimes I'll just kind of dissociate until I have the energy to speak again. If you haven't already heard of it, Stim Punks Foundation has some amazing content: (this links to their situational mutism page). Here's a great graphic from them that might help too. It's cut off but the full thing is on that page I linked and includes sources with further reading.
Yep, allllll the time. I can't sleep without white noise because I'll fixate on things like cars passing or the a/c kicking on. I swear I can feel every hair on my head some nights and they're somehow twisted the wrong direction. I have sensitive skin too, so I'll randomly get hives/red itchy splotches that are maddening when trying to sleep. If I get actual bug bites I have to put bandaids over them so I don't feel them rubbing against any fabric because I'll scratch them bloody even when unconscious. Fun times.
I've had insomnia my entire life. Can't sleep more than 4-5 hours at a time because of horrible/strange dreams/nightmares. Falling asleep is the worst of it, and the tiniest of disturbances (a noise, sensory issue like with the bedding) can dysregulate me to the point of distress making it hard to relax and pass out. I only slept well during times of heavy thc use, but those days are long gone. I need white noise, total darkness, and clean bedding to fall asleep these days and it's never a guarantee.
Only when I start screaming or crying from nightmares...
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I get this a lot, too. I've been known to say "fuck" really loud at whatever set me off, and sometimes I have to take some aggression out on my pillow or slam my fists into the mattress if I'm really distressed. If it's a person or someone is around to witness it I just apologize and say I'm angry/frustrated but not with them and that I need a minute to regulate/ step away, then I kinda dissociate while my emotions untangle themselves. Sometimes that ends up as empty crying in a dark room, or laying down on the floor actively breathing for a few minutes. Then I somehow get up and keep going about things on autopilot... I think life obligations act like bumper rails that push me along even when I think I can't go on. Pet needs to be cared for, food needs to be made, something will always need my attention, so I guess I switch gears to move away from the Thing until I can deal with it again. Giving yourself just a few moments to feel everything might make a difference. Idk if any of this is helpful, but you're not alone in the struggle and I'm sorry things are so difficult. If you're able, just make sure to give yourself space and maybe a little grace as you work through these moments. I think the term for this is pacing, but for the ND side of things. If you're comfortable with touch in these moments, a really tight hug usually breaks the anger and takes some of the weight off, at least for me. Hope you can find some relief.
Why'd you post this without the original context?
I look forward to your Sandy posts