Sensory Meltdowm

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I was wondering is this a normal event for being on the spectrum? I at times can't take in a lot of information coming at me at one time. I get very upset with my father because he goes very fast and can move. I can do things but at my speed and detailed. The example is I don't even get out of work, was focused and busy with that stressed, then all of a sudden I am thrown into the supermarket, post office, pharmacy and other stops. I don't understand why I need to take rests during the day. I can at times like tonight get into arguments or disagreements with my father, he doesn't understand, I am not where he is emotionally or mentally. I don't know why he right away says to me ''see a shrink'' or do you want to go to hospital? The message doesn't really get there, that perhaps I am also stressed trying to get my life together, be with my dog, my personal life and so on, he really only sees the world his way or how other guys feel.

I have considered Aspergers a neurological variant that results from a neurology that is faster, more, complex, or more sensitive than average. It can be difficult for someone who is not buried in an avalanche of sensory input to understand how overwhelming for others.

You might be able to explain that you need to rechargiing time or that you have t delay a response. These sort of declarations may be able to establish a sort of boundary to give you a little more "operating" room.

Sounds like the relationship with me and my dad. but in all seriousness yes. I truly do believe it is common for autistic people to have meltdowns. As to why I'm not so sure. My take on it is that my fellow Aspergians don't feel heard, so they have to resort to melting down for somebody to take them seriously. Just my take