u/Fridge-InTheBasement

Today I was waiting outside the school gate for my bus. Whenever I stand at the stop, I undo whatever hairstyle I had for the day. I do this because playing and letting out my hair is a self regulating action for me (ASD). A teacher at a crosswalk further up comes down and tells me off for not wearing my hair up while in uniform.

He is totally in the right, the school rules don't permit having your hair down while in uniform. But for some reason I'm just angry even minutes later.. I can't find the reason. Is it because my only way to self regulate is being attacked? Am I just bitter I got caught? Do I just feel like I was personally attacked?

Ways/tips to cool down quickly after these kind of interactions would be appreciated🙏.