I understand what you're saying, but I don't think I'm fully being understood. That's okay.

I know it's something I can return to. I am not trying to cram a bunch of information at once, which is why I left it for now to return to later.

I am capable of self regulation.

I just personally feel a conversation helps me. I don't lock everyone out when I panic like your coworker, I welcome conversation because often it can ground me well, communication is key to me.

I acknowledge and accept, as I have in previous years; that's not likely what I'm going to get. And that's okay. There's ways around that and these comments have helped me find some.