Autism and viruses

Does anyone ever feel particularly anxious when they have a virus, like with a temperature or chills, fatigue and lack of interest in anything? Routine goes out the window and you struggle to do the things you would normally do so perhaps that plays a part. I just know it feels like I’ve been taken to another universe or world where nothing really feels real or normal until a few days or until full recovery. I don’t know if this sort of detached anxious feeling is common in people with autism?

Parents
  • I really struggle with the unknown. I don't like that I don't know when the illness will end or whether it'll get worse etc. This makes me very anxious and then I find it difficult to differentiate between feeling unwell and feeling anxious. I also don't like that it ruins my routine, particularly if I have to be off work.

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  • I really struggle with the unknown. I don't like that I don't know when the illness will end or whether it'll get worse etc. This makes me very anxious and then I find it difficult to differentiate between feeling unwell and feeling anxious. I also don't like that it ruins my routine, particularly if I have to be off work.

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