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Burnout/sensory overload getting worse as one gets older?

violetdr3amer

I've noticed that my sensory overload/burnout is getting worse as I'm getting older. I used to be very energetic in my 20s, but then gradually burned out to the point where I couldn't work anymore. I used to need at least one rest day a week where I do absolutely nothing except lying in bed and watching Netflix, now I need 2 of them per week.

I recently finished my college course (which I did from home because Covid); once I finished everything, I was completely exhausted for a week. Today and yesterday I met up with friends, I had a nice time and walked quite a lot, and now I'm absolutely shattered. I'll definitely need a day of doing nothing tomorrow. Every activity seems to drain me, and it takes at least 24 hours to recharge my batteries.

I'm 32 so it's not like I'm ancient, lol. I eat healthy, regular meals, and I take vitamins, supplements, nootropics etc. so I'm not sure what else I can do to boost my energy levels. 

Has anyone else experienced increased tiredness as they are getting older?

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  • Mine definitely seems to be getting worse. I used to be able to tolerate a lot more sensory overload. I guess when you get older you have less energy in general and lack the exuberance and enthusiasm of youth.

    I'm only in my 30s as well, but there is no way I could do some of the things I did 10 years ago now. I get really tired and burnt out very easily and need multiple days of doing nothing to recover. I think everyone has less energy with age, but this is going to affect an autistic person worse if your brain is bombarded with a lot of difficult to interpret sensory information.

  • in reply to Untoward

    It does suck. I used to be able to do 3 day music festivals in my younger days (although it took me like a week to recover)! Now I could never do that!

    I have ADHD as well as autism, so I do crave some degree of excitement and stimulation, but don't have the spoons for it... exciting events are a rare and exhausting occasion in my life!

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  • in reply to Untoward

    It does suck. I used to be able to do 3 day music festivals in my younger days (although it took me like a week to recover)! Now I could never do that!

    I have ADHD as well as autism, so I do crave some degree of excitement and stimulation, but don't have the spoons for it... exciting events are a rare and exhausting occasion in my life!

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