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One word: oof.
I want to add, you will likely find your own solutions to these problems to make things more bearable. But you'll likely be on your own in the process. The office is made for and made up predominately of an idea of business perfection and mostly contains neurotypical people. They will not understand your issues if you ask for ways to navigate your needs and the environment. But, you will likely find the things you need to manage. It might be a little scary and overwhelming at first. But it's definitely not impossible. Give it some time before giving up and you might even find new ways to thrive.
You will quickly find that neurotypical people also find their own ways to cope in this environment. They'll just seem more normal to everyone when they do it.
Headphones. Stock up on audiobooks
I definitely have a different experience to other people here, so it's not all bad. A lot of managers and employers are cottoning onto the fact that some aspects of neurodiversity are a strength in the workplace, and being supported through the challenges means you'll have an easier time accessing those strengths.