Anonymous #1 4w

no, while distress tolerance is a skill, not allowing yourself to be remotely uncomfortable for periods of time is harmful to your wellbeing: it hinders growth.

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Anonymous #2 4w

autism discomfort and regular discomfort is not the same, it was assumed that they were referring to unnecessary things like clothing texture

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Anonymous #1 4w

they are in a way, hence distress tolerance being a fundamental skill. for everyone, but especially autistics. there are things that require it, like hygiene, health, and job security. even getting along in society - it matters how you present yourself as a disabled person and clothing is a major part of that. if you’re at home you can absolutely wear whatever your comfortable with, but in public, different settings require different clothing, and sometimes that clothing may be uncomfortable -

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Anonymous #2 4w

you have to be able to tolerate it for a period of time

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Anonymous #2 4w

i was referring to clothes, ppl should be allowed to choose to wear what is comfortable based on the material. i'm not talking about basic interactions and hygiene. you can have comfortable clothes that match the occasion

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