ER and sensory overload.

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So i am stuck in the er with all its freaky smells and sounds next to someone moaning. I hate being sick cor this exact same reason hospitals make me feel worse than better. Got so overwelmed i puked ands a new one to me . Anyone ever thrown up due to sensory overload before?

Nearly so. I'm not the sort to upchuck easily, but it can certainly make me feel queasy. If I were already sick to begin with, it could definitely happen.

I suggest you find yourself a quiet place, a corner or--if it comes down to it--a bathroom stall. You're in the ER and you're either sick or a family member is, so you don't need any more stress than what you've got.

If you feel like you're actually going to lose speech, melt down, or throw up, ask a desk worker for a quiet place. If you have to, write it down: "I have autism. The waiting room is noisy and I am becoming very stressed. Is there a quieter place where I could go to wait?" Perhaps there's an out-of-the-way spot, a hallway or a corner of the waiting room that's not so chaotic. Or at least they could give you a blanket to pull over your head to block out some of it. Don't expect they'll see you any sooner, because ERs have to help the sickest people first, but at least it'll be marginally more bearable. If you're already in an exam room, maybe they could shift you to one that's in the corner instead of out in the middle of it all.

I have spent a lot of time in ED (or ER). The things I find that help:
-Its on my ED file that i have ASD- most doctors seem to respect that.
-requesting a blanket and rolling up tight in it.
-requesting extra blankets for extra weight
-putting other heavy things (e.g. a heavy bag on my chest) for calming weight
-requesting an extra pillow so I can bury my head
-making requests for what I need to be more comfortable (painkillers etc) and letting staff know when I am in particularly high levels of pain etc.
- Have medical info and personal details already written so easy to communicate.
- I either dont pay attention to anything thats going on or alternatively I pay attention to what is happening, figure out how things work in there - how are people processed, how are meds progressed in strength/intensity etc.

When in a waiting room
- taking a heavy (pollypellet filled) toy with me (I find deep pressure calming)
- Have my smart phone and charger with me for distraction or to text with someone who can help me work with the situation.
- Try take some of the sort of food you can stomach with you if you expect to be in for a long wait (I find a carton of fruit juice works well for me as its easy to consume and digest energy).