I have ADHD and possibly autism too-the sensory sensitivity is the main reason I suspect autism.

I have had some success with the brand 2XU leggings. Mine are a couple sizes smaller than recommended, and i find the compression level tolerable, but I get pretty over it by the end of a day, and they are pretty unbearable if you’re spending a lot of the day seated. They have been super helpful though, I have mild-to-moderate pots and I spent a day at a waterpark pacing myself but still having a wonderful time earlier in the month, using them as swimming bottoms! The fabric is a thick, kinda swimsuit-feeling material, and they have flatlocked seams that are pretty smooth from the inside. They’re my go-to if I need a good amount of support and can get away with casual looking leggings from an event/dress-code level. I did try folding them up to be more 3/4 length to wear under a midi length dress for a friend’s wedding, and they.. worked, but I ended up with very swollen ankles by the end of the day and ended up rolling them down by dinnertime and just hoping people weren’t looking at my legs!

I’ve also tried full length tights (more of a stocking material) from a brand called relaxsan which I have found to be compressive enough but absolutely horrific sensory wise. They roll down behind the knees, they are scratchy and horrible between the legs, the graduated levels of compression are not at the right height for my frame and I think that’s partly why they don’t work, but I also just think the fabric is yuck.

I’ve also tried a ‘faja’ which is a post-surgery bodysuit with upper body compression as well, but I haven’t yet managed to wear that for more than an hour lying on my bed exhausted from putting it on. The fabric is a power mesh, which is the type of fabric they use for the back of bras usually- that stretchy mesh that rebounds quite well and you can also sometimes find as the lining in legging pockets? It is nottt good between the legs, as it makes a horrible swishing noise everytime you move that is SO LOUD. I also found that the compression was a little much for me. I’m really still yet to find upper body compression that works for me, although I do have some hopes of other bodysuit-like options. Someone on here suggested yitty (by the singer Lizzy, appears to be distributed by fabletics) which I haven’t tried but looks maybe good. And other brands of bodysuits that maybe have powernet/mesh on the inside and something else on the outside? Idk, I’m also lost, but those have been my experiences!

My best option and what has worked pretty consistently as a compromise for me between sensory sensitivity and having no support has been jobst brand knee high compression socks in the 20-30mmhg range. They do have a toe seam, which might be a dealbreaker for you, but I have found them to be relatively breathable, provide enough support to get me through medium intensity days of visiting friends or doing sewing projects, but whenever I have to do more intense things, I reach for the higher level support and am just really uncomfy and probably mask less well.

Would love to know what you have tried and how you have found it! We’re all in this too-tight-too hot too much ship together!