Autistic fatigue?

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:

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.

Cycling is about the only thing I do too due to ankle injury. It's so good for my mental health.

Due to this injury though I was struggling and was fortunate enough to afford an e-bike which enabled me to commute on 15 mile a day a few times a week and that was great.

Is your trike a rear single wheel model. I use a turbo trainer sometimes over the winter with Zwift, not sure if you're aware of the platform but it is a very interactive online platform with other people virtually riding..

Might be worth a look?

My trike has 2 rear wheels, so no zwift for me. My Dad made me a roller for it, but it is heavy going as there is a lot of weight through the back so it is a bit like cycling through mud. I think it needs a stand so the weight is not on the rollers quite so much. Might be easier with road tyres instead of knobblies too! But when I ride outside I prefer to go off road.

I would like to be able to do a different form of exercise so different muscles get to do some work too though! I don't seem to have the right kind of discipline to make myself do x amount of situps etc a day... possibly because I can do them at any time... I think some kind of static machine might be good, but have no space for anything large.

AuTriker said:

... possibly because I can do them at any time..

That's an interesting point.....that makes me think.

AuTriker said:

... possibly because I can do them at any time..

That's an interesting point.....that makes me think.