Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello im new here, my name is Gareth, 41 years old, I was diagnosed in 2020 just before pandemic hit. Fun times.
Every few months I have been hitting a wall in terms of energy levels, I enjoy working out as part of my routine and when these energy dips happen it can take a few weeks for them to return to normal.
Ive just heard about autistic fatigue and was wondering if anybody else has experience of this in regards to their energy levels?
Thanks
I have very poor energy levels. I do also have a physical disability and always used to assume it was related to that, until I was diagnosed with stress/anxiety which also saps energy. But even when I reduced stress I still have energy problems. Then a couple of years ago I realised autism was likely the reason underlying it all.
Because of my physical disability I thought I was unable to exercise, which led to a downward spiral. But then I had a medical kick up the backside forcing me to find a way to exercise and that did turn things around slowly. Now I have the energy to go cycling two or three times a week and for a bit else, but I struggle a lot with motivation and do not have the abundant energy I had hoped exercise would give me! I do prioritise going cycling, although the weather can be a problem, and it is a rare week if I don't manage at least twice, but i could really do with finding a way to exercise when the weather is bad. I think it would ideal if i could exercise 5 or 6 times a week.
But I find there is a difference between feeling physically tired and other forms of tired. Lack of sleep feels different from after exercise, mental exhaustion is different again, as is fatigue from emotional stress. Socialising causes another different kind of tired. I wonder how many different tirednesses I feel? Never really tried to count them before.
AuTriker said:But I find there is a difference between feeling physically tired and other forms of tired. Lack of sleep feels different from after exercise, mental exhaustion is different again, as is fatigue from emotional stress. Socialising causes another different kind of tired. I wonder how many different tirednesses I feel? Never really tried to count them before.
Very well put - and I agree entirely.