Overload and headaches

Hello,

These last few weeks I've been feeling very overloaded. I haven't had a meltdown or anything but occasionally have felt close. I'm a bit better today, but does anyone get headaches when things get too much? I'm wondering if its because I haven't let it out or I try and tell someone and they don't understand or care. Its like talking to a brick wall. I would like to join a group when possible in my area to physically meet other Autistic people who would listen and I would listen too. Thanks

Royal Blue over 4 years ago in reply to Kerri-Mod

Thankyou Kerri-Mod I've had a look and found some groups not too far from me
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Royal Blue over 4 years ago in reply to Ethan

Definitely if I'm tired I get them more. I am starting to see a connection between migraines and shutdowns now. We don't have a good filter for things, so perhaps a migraine happens when its just too much.
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Royal Blue over 4 years ago in reply to Magnolia1

This sounds possible. Maybe it is my body or overloaded head telling me to take a break.
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Ethan over 4 years ago

Yes. Headaches are a thing when I'm given too much information to filter and organise -or if I'm overtired and I haven't taken regular breaks from work or screen activity.
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Magnolia1 over 4 years ago

I get headaches and awful migraines. I think it is my body's way of making me shut down.
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Kerri-Mod over 4 years ago in reply to Royal Blue

Hi Royal Blue,

You can also search for social groups in your area using our Autism Services Directory.

Hope that helps.

Kerri-Mod
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Royal Blue over 4 years ago in reply to Chloe Mod

Chloe Modthankyou so much for your reply. I've had a look at your link and looks very good but I'm England. If there's a group here I might join it.
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Chloe Mod over 4 years ago

Hi Royal Blue,

I am sorry to hear that you have felt overloaded recently. You may like to have a look at the NAS inventory of online social groups which could give you the opportunity to connect with people going through similar difficulties to yourself:

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/scotland/online-social-groups

All the best,

ChloeMod
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