I 25f tend to get overstimulated very easily. I’m not one of those hypersensitive dramatic types where every little thing sends me into a panic attack or crying spell, I just really really like being in my own space.

Sometimes my sister 31f will ask me to come watch the kids, or we’ll plan to hang out, or go on family vacations. Whenever the time is over and we all get back, I immediately just go home. For example, after returning from a 8 hour drive for a family vacation and getting back to her house at 3am, I opted to drive the extra hour back to my house that same night instead of waiting til the morning because I simply wanted to be in my own space. It’s like when I get in my house and close my door, a weight is lifted off of me and I let out a big sigh of relief. I had a great time on the vacation, and I always have a great time with my sister and the kids so it’s not like I’m thinking “ugh I hate these people I can’t wait to leave”.

Tonight she asked me to watch the kids so she could go on a date and she was gone until about 2 am, and soon as she got home I gave everyone hugs and kisses and left. She told me it makes her feel like I don’t like spending time with her and makes her feel hurt. She said that I’m just like one of these blue hair screamers that uses buzzwords like “overstimulated” to feel different and special. I know what she’s talking about and I loathe those kind of people. I truly get overstimulated doing anything, even grocery shopping. I really wish she could just understand and not blow it off as dramatics. It makes me feel like a bad person for making her sad, but it’s like the anxiety builds up like a leashed pitbull waiting to be released. Idk how else to explain it. And no I am not autistic before yall try to start diagnosing me. I do have diagnosed ADHD and OCD but those diagnoses are about 15 years old and Ive never medicated because I function very well even in high stress jobs/situations. It’s just that when it’s over, I’m ready to go home!

Anyway, AITAH?