I'm #autistic. The sound of the train blowing its horn as it passes my house makes me cover my ears in pain. But the throbbing bass of the engine that causes a deep pressure in my chest from the vibration makes me feel happy.
When I was a kid, I used to crank up the bass of my parents' stereo and sit directly against the woofer to feel that pressure. They would always yell at me to turn it down. I've always loved that feeling.
@hosford42 @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity I love bass drum and weighted blankets.
I run a room air conditioner year-round, so I can sleep with a heavy quilt on my bed.
I installed solar partly so I don't feel guilty about running an air conditioner year-round.
@brainpilgrim @ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity When I was school-aged, I'd put my school books at the food of my bed, where the rail would keep them from tipping off, and I'd sleep with my feet under them.
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I love tire swing. I would spin it until I got dizzy and had to lie down and watch the sky whirling, but the centrifugal force was so soothing.
@brainpilgrim @ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity That makes me turn green just thinking about it. But I also have inner ear problems so I can get the same sensation when I'm sitting perfectly still sometimes.
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In summer, I hug a body pillow.
I have a partner and we do sleep with cats 🤣 so that's year-round.