Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone I am really struggling I sleep a lot because my autism and I burn out and have meltdowns. Since lockdown my whole routine went out the window and before Christmas I received my diagnosis. Since having this I have really been thinking about things especially jobs and how need to rest will impact that and how employer would see that as I don't want to seen as lazy or not hard working.
When I sleep it mess up my night time sleep as I go to bed later because of sleeping bit in the day. I am really concerned and wondering if anyone has some advice?
I sleep all the time, sit down on the couch, then wake up hours later. It's this blooming hypothyroidism. The number of mornings i get something out of the freezer for my tea, it may only need reheating, but i just can;t be bothered in the everning. Then during the night i can't sleep 'cos my head is going round and around, with me trying to work out where my life is going. And it's going no where.
Can't you get medication for hypothyroid? My Mum had her thyroid removed so she had to have meds, it took a while to balance it right but it helped her have more energy.
When I was first sick with arthritis, about age 20, I slept all the time too, as inflammation causes fatigue. It was horrible, so you both have my sympathy.