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Burnout/sensory overload getting worse as one gets older?

violetdr3amer
over 2 years ago

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?

Parents
  • over 2 years ago

    Yes, I am 42 and spend a good amount laying down, it varies of course too. I had to stop working 2 years ago.
    One thing that is hard to accept is that I can't listen to a lot of music anymore and often I can't watch TV. I just had to leave the living room today, because we were watching a documentary on African culture and music. There was music and talking at the same time for at least ten minutes.  It was unbearable.
    Good luck to you. I wish I could have told you a happier story.

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  • over 2 years ago

    Yes, I am 42 and spend a good amount laying down, it varies of course too. I had to stop working 2 years ago.
    One thing that is hard to accept is that I can't listen to a lot of music anymore and often I can't watch TV. I just had to leave the living room today, because we were watching a documentary on African culture and music. There was music and talking at the same time for at least ten minutes.  It was unbearable.
    Good luck to you. I wish I could have told you a happier story.

Children
  • over 2 years ago in reply to Tania
    1. Hi tania I get this with music now. I used to listen to a lot of punk and heavy metal. Now I just cannot tolerate loud heavy music and now can only deal with no lyrics in the music, it's another form of  sensory issues for me which then leads to burnout pretty quick. I can't do school runs now for my young kids also, my wife has to do it all. I can't deal with all the noise that getting  close to the school brings, its makes me feel pretty worthless
  • over 2 years ago in reply to Tania

    This is very interesting - I completely understand this sensory issue. I have noisy neighbours. I try to wind down in the evening and watch my specific program on a specific date/time, then all of a sudden their music starts (or it's a facetime call through their TV, with a child who has a very shrill voice) and I can't understand what's going on, on my program, even with subtitles. I can't bear the volume being increased. It's like a cross-contamination of sound and it "upsets my ears". I find we go out more and more for walks and all-day drive-arounds just to get out of the flat. We're moving soon, fingers crossed.