Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I have recently joined in some chats on this forum. I enjoyed it and joined in some more.
Wow, the feedback and friendship I've had has been heartwarming. Thank you.
However, after a few back-and-forths, I am dismayed at myself because I'm feeling like my batteries ran out and I'm exhausted.
I don't have many friends in the real world so it's not that easy to compare. Is this a normal phenomenon, to feel so burned out (I feel stupid even saying it) keeping a few chats going reciprocally?
I'm sorry to anyone I haven't replied to.
Contrapuntal said: Is this a normal phenomenon, to feel so burned out
Yes. Autistic fatigue is supposed to be partly from masking, but even if you're not masking, too much interaction is exhausting.
http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2020/04/zoom-fatigue-taste-of-autistic.html
Have a good rest.