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How do you guys regulate when you have a roommate and can’t unmask around her? Last weekend she went home and I finally felt like I could breathe and be myself… I feel like my more obvious stims are a secret now and it puts me on edge
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Anonymous 3d

that’s why i hated dorms tbh, i couldn’t be myself when she was around and i really struggled with not having my own space. ik you’re probably not in a situation to get an apartment, but even if you have a car, have some space that is yours and yours alone. maybe even looking for a study room on campus or taking your time in the shower

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Anonymous 3d

Definitely take your own time in bathroom or shower. Absolutely rent a study room for a couple hours or even travel to a cafe where you can be alone

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Anonymous 2d

This is why I bit the bullet and got a single. Yeah, my loans are going to be worse now but I can’t graduate if I can’t function. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Anonymous 1d

i'm pretty sure with the ADA at most schools you can get a single and it won't cost you extra

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2d

My therapist recommended I go to Barnes and noble because you can sit there for hours and do your own thing even if you hate reading and no one will bother you and you don’t need to spend money to pay your ‘rent’ for staying there and taking up space like some cafes expect that

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2d

yes exactly

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