Mike Stouffer
Mike Stouffer
I've been uncomfortable around others my entire life. Have used the camera as a barrier between others and myself. Earplugs that are blue putty like, and off camera I go. Because of something being uncomfortable doesn't mean one has to stop enjoying the life around us. It's when we deal with the unknown, with no frustration or mini meltdowns, a day is a good day.
After becoming diagnosed a lot of pieces just seemed to fall into perfect places. As a child (I'm 56 now) the county placed me into the state mental asylum, Mendota, WI. Later many different institutions over the years. It wasn't until I was 45-years-old that I actively seeked out treatment. I never believed in labels and wasn't in a hurry to become one. Labels belong on soup cans.
Gave things awhile. Slowly trusted people, and became happier. Problems didn't disappear, but learned the triggers and paid attention to them. Waited in car while wife dealt with lines at checkouts. Deep breaths. I think a camera helps some put up a barrier between actual interaction with others, or who enjoys it as a hobby. Are there others who use a camera to calm them when at? Depending where it is of course.
New to this website. Also in 2011 I was forced to change how stress impacted my life. Open heart surgery and 19 stents later changed my lens on everything. It's hard to be inspiring, while humanities wheels seem to be in a high speed wobble. But not impossible.
After becoming diagnosed a lot of pieces just seemed to fall into perfect places. As a child (I'm 56 now) the county placed me into the state mental asylum, Mendota, WI. Later many different institutions over the years. It wasn't until I was 45-years-old that I actively seeked out treatment. I never believed in labels and wasn't in a hurry to become one. Labels belong on soup cans.
Gave things awhile. Slowly trusted people, and became happier. Problems didn't disappear, but learned the triggers and paid attention to them. Waited in car while wife dealt with lines at checkouts. Deep breaths. I think a camera helps some put up a barrier between actual interaction with others, or who enjoys it as a hobby. Are there others who use a camera to calm them when at? Depending where it is of course.
New to this website. Also in 2011 I was forced to change how stress impacted my life. Open heart surgery and 19 stents later changed my lens on everything. It's hard to be inspiring, while humanities wheels seem to be in a high speed wobble. But not impossible.
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