@bethradulski: Neurodivergent people often become masters of self-accommodation—building entire systems just to make daily life manageable. For me, that means carrying my home on my back—a backpack stocked with everything I might need. If I get a headache and don’t have my pills, I’d have to face an overstimulating pharmacy, which might drain all my energy and stop me from doing what I left the house to do in the first place. So I plan for every eventuality—sensory needs, executive function hurdles, energy crashes. It’s innovation born from necessity. #Neurodivergent #ExecutiveFunction #SensoryNeeds #disability #Neurodiversity #autism #autistic #psychology #adhd #audhd #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealth
My bag is either 15kg or I only have my phone with me. There is no inbetween.
2025-07-26 02:32:36
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Bluulady :
My mantra is always: Better have it and not need than need it and not have it… I‘ve been traumatized by my own hands 😭
2025-07-26 21:12:10
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RoryRo :
I call it boy-scouting, but yours makes sense too.
2025-07-26 03:55:12
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LifeinIvy 🇨🇦🏳️🌈 :
I think this is why our cars are often messy because we end up leaving so much stuff in the car like just in case rain jacket, just in case shoes
2025-07-26 17:27:54
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cee ell emm :
oh this explains the emergency bags in my car and the two bags I carry with me
2025-07-26 07:03:49
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Lena Prado :
I always say I go out ready for the world to end 😅😂
2025-07-26 21:41:30
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sinuous1298 :
Omg I have just swapped to a backpack because my shoulder bag was getting too damn heavy and hurting my shoulder! But yes I have a magic backpack that has everything.
2025-07-26 06:03:55
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Sam :
yeah I either go out with just my phone or a backpack with a first aid kit, a solar battery bank, 2 litres of water, several protein bars, a fold up raincoat, a compact umbrella and a partridge in a pear tree
2025-07-26 12:53:22
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GyozaMoon :
Ohhhhhh, that's why I do that
2025-07-26 12:11:48
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Lex R :
I'm Mary Poppins at work cause I've probably got something in my bag/locker to fix the situation occurring... yes, I am an autistic former girl guide
2025-07-26 21:37:28
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MyKyye :
For me it’s to try to avoid ADHD tax - I carry loads of stuff so I don’t have to buy something while I’m out *cough* even though it never works
2025-07-26 21:09:06
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nobody :
I have numerous useful items with me in my backpack at all times. My locker at work also has lots of essentials and my cargo bike is loaded with things like waterproofs, drink bottles and keep cups.
2025-07-26 06:46:09
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Mac 🇨🇦 :
This is what I use my truck for. There's a reason it's a mess lol
2025-07-26 01:36:45
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Tanguy :
i really did not know it was a neurodivergent thing😅
2025-07-26 21:42:05
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max🔗🎭 :
the risk of leaving the house is so much bigger for neurodivergent people. it’s not fair. it’s exhausting having to think ahead all the time
2025-07-26 14:12:26
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Rara🇯🇲 :
As a migraine and neurospicy girlie commuting to work across state lines...my bagpack is HUGE😂 everyone comments on it i didn't think this was a neurodivergent thing...I don't understand how ppl commute to work with small bags
2025-07-27 21:45:01
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Chelsea :
yeah but it's cuz I Autism and ADHD. So I want to be prepared but I can't prioritize my items. I had to pick a small enough backpack that it's still considered a purse so they don't confiscate/hold it. I don't like strangers touching my stuff.
2025-07-26 07:28:05
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Jod 🇦🇺 :
OH LORDY TikTok needs to stop describing me.
2025-07-26 09:31:57
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petitezzer :
Im offended, cant i just be a good prepared little time optimist? Now you’re coming for my emergency pack too?
2025-07-26 21:32:28
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Ratpelt :
I’m side eyeing the small backpack right next to me that I take everywhere and that everyone jokes I have the entire house in plus the kitchen sink
2025-07-26 05:17:47
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Michelevision :
Yup yup yup
2025-07-26 22:33:13
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Katie🏳️🌈🇨🇦 :
15lb backpack or just my phone and lip balm with no in between 😂
2025-07-26 15:23:16
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LuthyLu :
I use my hiking backpack to go to work and I'm a graphic designer 😅 And during summer I carry an additional satchel to be my pocket for phone, wallet, and keys for easy access
2025-07-26 05:59:54
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Ems<3 :
in hs i was the mum friend because of my turtle shell :'D
i had everything from snacks, spare water bottles, hairties, bobby pins, painkillers, pads/tampons, bandaids you name it i probably had it 😅
2025-07-26 05:43:03
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Kristoph :
There are different levels of prep bag, a just popping out bag, a day bag, a snow bag - then there is the just incase car!
2025-07-26 21:32:29
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