Is it possible for you to go grocery shopping in the mornings? I know that you work, maybe you could go when they open and manage to get anything perishable put away before leaving for work?
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oregano
oregano
A grocery store in the evenings is sensory hell for a lot of auties I think. I remember a long time ago about one user who had a meltdown in Walmart and was dragged off to the local psych ward.
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Mr. Stevens
Sucubus! The inventor of the shopping cart recognizes you as the Evil One. His home and stores are protected by garlic. Be gone!
MildredHubble
I have to go to a supermarket soon 
I don't usually go during the day as I don't like the crowds and having to dodge people. It tends to be quieter between 8-10pm. The only thing I don't like is that they tend to restock shelves and stuff so there can be times where it's not much better
I don't usually go during the day as I don't like the crowds and having to dodge people. It tends to be quieter between 8-10pm. The only thing I don't like is that they tend to restock shelves and stuff so there can be times where it's not much better
tree
I see you differentiate between 'work' and these 'errands.'
So you are talking about doing necessary things for yourself,
not doing tasks you're paid for by other people?
So you are talking about doing necessary things for yourself,
not doing tasks you're paid for by other people?