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Do you think that it may be more uncomfortable for autistic people to have the flu as the autistic brain usually is incapable of just ignoring stimulus like phlegm in your throat? (feddit.cl)
submitted 1 week ago by A_Chilean_Cyborg@feddit.cl to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I have the flu rn and is fucking hell, I feel phlegm down my throat and I must cough it out even if it hurts like hell, and I just can't ignore it, is awful.

And that kinda lead me to a realization, when people say to not do that, so to not worsen the throat pain, is hard not to assume they have a way easier time ignoring the feeling of phlegm in your throat.

Also: if anyone has tips, they're very welcome.

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[โ€“] Binette@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 week ago

I have a neurodivergent cousin who's a kid. When they get sick, they can't stop themselves from coughing, because to them, coughing brings a little relief. They cough really loudly though, and their parent don't really understand that to the kid, it doesn't really matter how loud they cough because it feels unbearable.

I recommended cough drops (but be warned, don't give too many to kids), but another thing I noticed is that when we engaged in their special interest (minecraft), they would cough less. I think that it was because they were too focused on something.

A little tangeant, but since you need multiple copies of minecraft to play together I just installed Luanti ๐Ÿ˜‰