Lethergy and autism

Hello! This is the first time using this site, I Really need some insight into certain behavioural patterns I have as I'm feeling a bit alone... Anyway I'm 22 and female, I've always had periods of feeling disconnected from the real world since being a child, it's like a need to be in my own little world away from everything and anyone. This need is usually spent in bed Where I just want to be left alone. this feeling usually happens after being busy or over stimulated and usually wears off after a day or two. But sometimes I get sudden periods of extreme lethargy and fatigue where I really can't be bothered doing anything, where even simple tasks seem a to much. I literally just want to spend all my time in bed doing nothing but think of the things I enjoy, at the start it's quite enjoyable but after a while I become irritable and annoyed especially when I'm not left alone. My mind starts to wonder to not very nice things which can lead to anxiety and a fear of being in the dark, I use to suffer from sleep paralysis when I was hit hard by depression and I really don't want it to come back. Am I the only one who suffers from this? How do I stop the lethargic feeling? 

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  • Hi

    I'm new to this forum and my diagnosis is also new. I'm a 52 year old Aspie.

    I also have periods of lethargy. Getting in from work around 6pm I can often feel exhausted. (I sit at a desk all day go figure)

    If I go to bed I can sleep right through to the following morning when it's time to go to work again. I've been wondering if it has anything to do with my condition.

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  • Hi

    I'm new to this forum and my diagnosis is also new. I'm a 52 year old Aspie.

    I also have periods of lethargy. Getting in from work around 6pm I can often feel exhausted. (I sit at a desk all day go figure)

    If I go to bed I can sleep right through to the following morning when it's time to go to work again. I've been wondering if it has anything to do with my condition.

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