Published on 12, July, 2020
Yo autistic people, newbie forum user and new to knowing my diagnosis at 41, I am now 42. I have a quick question if I may, it might be a very common autistic thing but forgive me if it is. Quick background on me as I feel it might be needed, Been an alcoholic since my early teens, now sober and obviously now I know it was used to hide my autism
Recently, last few months I have noticed the buzzing in my head is a lot louder than it used to be, sure everyone hears a slight buzz? As well as this sensation my light headed feeling, like when you get up too quick and get a head buzz for a second or two is happening a lot and in all positions, Sat, laying, stood etc but it is happening for a lot longer, a little hard to tell but I would guess ten ish seconds or so. During this time I can only describe it as zoning out which I know is a big autistic thing and I suffer from it but this is different, I hope this don't sound mental but I am certain I can observe myself and also be very aware of two different consciousness/thoughts/feelings, does this make sense to anyone? I had a meltdown a few days back after becoming very confused and frustrated with myself and others as I felt like I was not being taken seriously and I was feeling rough as hell with headaches, BOOM! Meltdown. My Wife was trying to bring me back to earth and make me safe, I remember having zero control over my emotions, I was crying so intensely which I have not done since a child, I was scared that I did not have control over my own mind and it frightened the *** out of me but then I would switch instantly, laugh and start talking some version of reason and go back and forth between the two
Leading up to the meltdown with the weird extending zoning out I was and still remain to be walking into walls, bumping into furniture occasionally and doing embarrassing things like go for a piss but not pull my boxers or trousers down
So yeah, this kind of thing normal with autistic people? Obviously been autistic my whole life but for the last twenty five years I was an alcoholic, currently two years sober and one year diagnosed hence I have zero idea about my own ***
Peace. Doberkiin
When I used to be in Uni I used to be into a herbal extract called Ginkgo Biloba, which long-story-short aids in keeping capillaries around ears supple and circulated, I found that I had very little buzzing after a time and lessened-draws on my concentration, I also like to stay hydrated.. but that’s just me..
Doberkiin said: hope this don't sound mental but I am certain I can observe myself and also be very aware of two different consciousness/thoughts/feelings, does this make sense to anyone?
This link might be of interest:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/
Lol.
I had a meltdown once.They sold me for scrap and now i am just a nugget.
Better than being a pile of slag I suppose - gotta look for that silver lining ;)
I think we may have gotten a bit off track here LoL
+ same
Doberkiin said:Recently, last few months I have noticed the buzzing in my head is a lot louder than it used to be, sure everyone hears a slight buzz?
If this is persistant then the symptoms are consistent with tinnitus:
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound that does not have an external source, so other people cannot hear it.
Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing sound, but some people hear other types of sounds, such as roaring or buzzing. Tinnitus is common, with surveys estimating that 10 to 25% of adults have it. Children can also have tinnitus
I'm not sure if the zoning out would necessarily be an autistic trait but the behavioral changes you mention would need a doctor to check it out to be sure - same as with the buzzing.
I'm not trying to diagnose you - the rules here prevent us from offering medical advice - so please get a GP appointment and get a professional on the case.
Good luck.