You can take breaks, set boundaries, and choose who you feel comfortable talking with.
Decide what you can manage today
You may want to read one paragraph and stop, ask someone to sit with you, or leave a conversation for another day. A manageable pace can look different from one day to the next. You do not owe everyone an explanation of your experience.
State the kind of contact you want
Where you have a choice, tell people how you prefer to communicate and what you do not want discussed. If someone needs a response by a particular time, ask them to make that clear so you can plan instead of guessing.
Questions to carry with you
- Who feels comfortable to talk with?
- What subject or detail do I want to keep private?
- What would make the next conversation easier?
One manageable next step
Choose one boundary or preference to communicate. You can revise it later if your needs change.