Published on 12, July, 2020
Does anyone else get fatigued and a headache after going out like into shops and when you've been socialising?
I get this all the time and it really puts me off from going out. I go in to it with a positive attitude as well and it makes no difference. I've been told it would make a difference but it hasn't. It's so frustrating because I just want to get on but because I went out this morning I'm now feeling extremely fatigued, dizzy and I have a headache. I don't know why this happens. It's nothing serious, I've had tests at the doctors and nothing was ever found and yet here I am feeling like I've just run the marathon....
I don't know if it's the autism or the anxiety... Or maybe a bit of it all together?
I do know though that I hate getting like this. I was diagnosed with ASD when I was 14 and though it's been over 10 years since my diagnosis I don't really know anything about ASD and how it affects my life.
That's why I've joined here really to try and find out more about it. Hopefully then I'll be able to better manage how it affects me.
This fatigue I get when I go out and do things has already cost me my job. I waited so long to get a chance at work and after a few days I was practically bed ridden. It's crazy.
I'm in bed bed now, absolutely exhausted, and feeling like death. Wish this wouldn't happen I really do. It's fine when I stay in my room but when I leave my comfort zone all hell breaks loose and I'm left feeling like I've got a flu bug thing.
I did say to the doctor but she won't give me anything because it's not real. She thinks it's a mental thing and "phantom" pain and exhaustion. No use at all. Rest helps but it takes time to recover.
Sorry for the rant. Not really how I wanted to introduce myself to the community. I'm just tired and feeling run down.
I just joined the community too! I don't know how to describe myself, honestly. I have such loving and meaningful relationships with people I'm close with in my life and also need serious alone time to recharge from just existing. I'm a part time caregiver for my dad with Alzheimer's and it is so draining/overstimulating for a lot of reasons.
I'm currently feeling burnt out from my 9-5 (a fully remote position that is not client facing and pays well but I still get tired from being online all day) and constant stimulation from being on social media too much (my own fault, which I'm trying to work on). This weekend is absolutely booked with plans for my younger brother's birthday and getting together with friends. I am having a lot of anxiety about it and am looking forward to Sunday evening when I can be alone already! I get overstimulated really easily these days and I know having a ton of social time is going to make me absolutely exhausted. I love my friends and family and know that I should just be excited, but I have a bad tendency of overthinking things. I have never been diagnosed with anything but I know that I'm different from others. For example, because I know that this weekend is going to be super busy, I'm having a super quiet Friday. Noise cancelling headphones in and silent vlogs on for the majority of the day. Low lighting, comfy clothes, easy food that doesn't take a ton of prep. This helps me feel more in control of my mood and helps me feel more prepared for extra social time this weekend. For errands, headphones are a MUST for me, even if I'm only going to be out for 45 minutes-1 hour.
You are not alone! Please take time to take care of yourself and find simple daily routines that make *you* feel good. Boundaries are essential. I am sending you a giant hug!