Cocooning....quite common

Cocooning has been a term adopted for the better part of 20 years as a phenomena that people in general have a tendency to retreat to their homes and severely challenge their social skills..hmmmm sound to me like these people might have a little autism ..haha 

Ironically it is becoming all to common for parents and caregivers of Autistic individuals to realize that their lives, particularly  the social aspect are severely impacted simply because of Autism being a part of their homes...

I know it is a challenge for ANYONE to participate and be involved with all the activities and events that are  now happening......When you have kids with this particular disability it's almost impossible.
There are so many variables: first the general demands like therapies and Dr.s Appointments which are numerous, then the moods and behaviors: just about the time you think you are going to load up the car and go, your child has a rip snorting fit you are sweating , upset and know that if you take that kid anywhere he will probably continue ,then there's the dynamic of other family members siblings who have their own needs or a spouse that maybe doesn't participate,on top of all of this the emotional state you own mind is when it is over whelmed perhaps 80 % of the time......it won't do you any good if you are not "present". Lastly there are the attempt to go and participate with nothing but a big fail coming out of it...personally I can't tell you how many places I have gone   Spent time getting dressed and planning on an afternoon, only to get there and within the hour you're leaving because if it hasn't already happened you know that if you don't get out of there it won't be long!

Well anyway the purpose of this post is many of the people on the support groups on line have been recently expressing how they feel socially depressed and don't see any solutions,,,it's very true . I don't think I have any great advice, just observations.You  have to find a way to sanity.......if stealing a moment to literally smell the roses or go outside to take a deep breath and look at the blue sky and clouds works...Do It. If trying to meet someone somewhere and deal with everything that it takes to accomplish that ..then Do It. You just have to do what it takes to give you the most peace. living with Autism can be all consuming and if COCOONING brings to joy then Do It. Donot allow others opinions or expectations to rule you..do what's right for you, your child and your family!