Yes, quite frequently.

I often feel pretty embarrassed afterwards and end up ruminating on what I feel I should've said, what the strangers must think of me etc.

I've received anger from some, after disclosing I'm autistic to explain my need for access adjustments.

"You're obviously very high functioning", they spat.

Needless to say, adjustments were denied.

I guess I didn't fit their idea of how an autistic person should be.

For subsequent surgeries, I packed a 'decoy' bag of meds in a clear bag in my rucksack and packed a week's supply in my purse.

I hated having to do that, but I needed to be sure I'd be able to have my daily meds.

I remember when I was about to have one of my surgeries, I opened my rucksack to get my slippers. Nurse caught sight of thr bag of my meds, yanked it out of my rucksack and locked it in a drawer in seconds, saying "hospital policy!"

I was without daily antidepressant and antipsychotics for 3 days.

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Hope the surgery and your subsequent recovery go well and smoothly.

Love it!

And saying "everyone is a little autistic" doesn't create acceptance.

It erases our disability.

Natural light and being able to see the entrance/exit door at all times.

Quiet.

For food, something vegetarian with cheese. Nothing lumpy or straggly.

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I'm so sorry that things are crappy for you right now.

I think it's just my complete lack of knowledge in this kind of area and my anxiety that led me to worry.

I've been re-reading the replies I received and I'm feeling better and calmer now.

Thank you, that's good to know.

I can imagine it being a major faff!

Not the same of course, but many moons ago when there was an issue with the power cable to a lamp, I was able to wire the lamp's plug correctly.

A redundant skill these days of course, but felt good that I was able to get it done.

That's really useful to know.

Thanks so much!

I really appreciate your help and advice.

I have a friend due to visit tomorrow, so I'll ask him to help me wiggle the cooker forward a bit so that I can have a go at retrieving the spoon.

I have a litter picker, so I'll clean it so that I can use it to get the spoon.

Thank you.