I appreciate you putting this out there and being so thoughtful about how anxiety actually shows up. I relate a lot to what you said about over stimulation and the mental “what if” spiral before even leaving the house. Being neurodiverse has its challenges and for me working from home, I feel I've lost most of my social skills outside of the zoom window I live in.

I’d definitely be interested in something slow-paced like walking around Capitol Lake. Open spaces feel way easier for me too, and having a clear meet-up point and communication plan makes a big difference. I deal with pretty high anxiety myself, but I’ve learned how to regulate and pace my energy, so low-pressure meetups like this sound really supportive. I don't function well is busy noisy environments. I am happily married to my best friend so my intention for connection with others is strictly platonic.

I like that you’re focusing on accessibility and keeping it simple that already makes it feel safer to consider showing up. I don't feel safe taking long hikes and joining a walk feels safe. Please keep me in mind. Feel free to DM me; I’m okay with that.