SymptomsYou've hit the wall. Here's a space with nothing demanding your attention.
Sophia Autistic Shutdown Recovery Protocol
Autistic shutdown is a protective response to sustained overstimulation — a forced system downtime. Recovery requires minimal input and absolute safety. This space is deliberately low-stimulation: one text area, no colors, no sounds, no social pressure. Private and offline.
Quick Summary
- What it is
- Experiencing autistic shutdown?
- What it helps with
- Overload recovery, sensory input reduction need, non-speaking periods, withdrawal necessity.
- How to use it
- Open Sophia → Describe how the pattern shows up today, as plainly as you can → When it comes back, write again and notice what has changed
Sophia is a journaling tool, not a crisis service. If you might be in danger, here is where to find help now.
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Sensory Overload Reset →Everything too loud? A minimal, quiet, offline tool for mental reset. No notifications, no stimulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it private?+
Yes. Everything you write is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB, via PGlite) and is never sent to a server. Sophia does send a few content-free usage signals so we can see what to fix; the privacy page lists exactly what.
Do I need an account?+
No. There are no accounts or logins. Open Sophia and start writing.
Does it work offline?+
Yes. Once it has loaded, Sophia works offline as a Progressive Web App, including in airplane mode.