Protocol to Manage Stress and Loneliness

This is the protocol I use to manage my stress and loneliness as an autistic person.

First step is to unplug. The constant noise, messages, and digital stuff just drains me. So I make sure to create quiet, peaceful spaces for myself. I'll meditate, take a silent bath, or go hiking with just a notebook - no phone or music. I let myself fully process my thoughts and feelings without any filters.

Then I ask myself two important questions:

1. Why do I feel this way? What is the root cause of the stress or loneliness I'm experiencing? I dig deep to understand the core issue.

2. How can I fix this? What specific actions can I take to address the problem and find a solution?

I write everything down - the problems and the potential solutions. Seeing it all laid out helps me think more clearly.

Next, I take action on those solutions. I put my plan into motion, step-by-step. But I don't just do it once and stop. I constantly re-check if it's working. If not, I'll adjust my approach and try again until I get the result I want.

This routine is how I manage the sensory overload and social fatigue that really overwhelms me as an autistic person. It gives me control and helps me find the calm I need, even when everything feels chaotic.

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The First Piece of Clothing I Designed

This minimalist white modern kurta top was one of the very first pieces of clothing that I designed.

I was looking for something very specific - something functional, easy to match (I don't like spending a lot of time figuring out what to wear), comfortable, doesn't wrinkle easily, can be worn casual or formal, and represents my cultural identity and roots. But I couldn't find it in the stores.

So I decided to design it myself.

Here I am wearing my white minimalist modern kurta top. I paired it with a pair of black vegan leather jeans and white loafers. Yes, I'm a loafers girl forever!

This kurta top is exactly what I was looking for. It checks all the boxes. Functional, easy to style, comfortable, and it connects me to my cultural heritage. I'm so glad I took the time to design this piece myself instead of just settling for what was available.

Sometimes you just can't find what you need, so you have to create it yourself. I'm proud of this minimalist kurta design. It's become a wardrobe staple for me.