Go to Comfort part 2

In my previous post I mentioned I had two comforts one being books the other is being outside in the open.

Being outside makes me feel very calm indeed. When I have been inside all day for work I get the feeling of being trapped so, getting to be outside as much possible is a great stress relief. I am very grateful I have a balcony off my flat. Even just by sitting on the balcony helps a great deal of releasing any feeling of being trapped

The feeling of being outside helps me feel less trapped and closed in. Being outside in the open especially amongst trees soothes me and invigorates my imagination. Being amongst nature and outside allows me to appreciate the world more and feel more like I am whole person and forget that I have Asperger’s Syndrome and how in situations I get so overwhelmed I over react or don’t react.

Trees, gardens, meadows, woods, forests you name it have this power over me that I never tire of. It’s always quiet and little to no people at all around. I can hear my thoughts. the soft sound of the trees and the way the light filters through when the sun comes out or when it rains and the trees protect you completely or allow small rain drops through and it hits you on the head or face, if you are like me and looking up at the trees to enjoy the view form below.

Trees do not ask questions but, they somehow seem to prize the bad energy out of me and allow me to reinstate myself to a emotional and mental well being where I feel like I am in control of myself again, which then allows me to process the day in a much easier way than before. Being outside also allows me to feel more in control as I have mentioned before but trees, not only powerful to help the planet as we know it but they are powerful in so many other ways and they so understated by much of the human population.

Ever since I was a child I have always been an outdoorsy and bookworm. My favourite is sitting under a tree or where there trees to allow me the option if I want to sit underneath one with my book and a blanket and pass away the time. For me this is my ultimate go to move and rejuvenate myself. I as an Aspie am at my most happiest when I am doing this. of course when it has been raining hard it is not possible but then I enjoy a walk and get home and get mega comfy on my sofa wit my book.

As an adult I have been able to communicate with my family in particular what my trigger points are and what helps me. My family try as much as they can but even they get to a point where they struggle to help which is where an an individual finding my ways to help and making myself do them is so important. The wider circle of people need to be a lot less judgmental and encourage the individual on the spectrum to their calm state in whatever way they can.