Hi there, posted this on r/Aspergirls before:
I seem to be overstimulated each time I have to use the subway. And I hate it.
It’s like: The place per se is ugly. No nature, no human-friendly colors, just depressing dark and grey. It’s noisy, I can’t tell how long exactly I‘ll have to be here and most important: I can’t tell what people here will be like. All of this makes me anxious and stressed and a relaxed conversation with my bf is almost impossible.
In the carriage itself I usually read a book or at least check my phone, when I’m seated. If I have to stand, my falling anxiety kicks in as an extra. I‘m clinging on whatever I can get my hands on. Of course I wash my hands with soap afterwards.
I booked coaching sessions from end of May on and I shall definitely address this. But so long: Does anybody feel the same?
Edit: Hi, thanks for the many recommendations and emotional support. I’m currently working on my falling anxiety with a physiotherapist. I just wondered if there’s a sort of mental tool for all the rest out there. I’m gonna address this at coaching sessions though. My bf used to have anxiety on the subway too, but he says he’s largely gotten rid of it through working in a mobile job. That is not an option for me though - my job is in an office.