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Never feel thirsty

D W

Hi I'm new here. 

I've got a problem and I think it's to do with my autism. I never feel thirsty and by this I mean even after 12 hours I don't feel thirsty at all. Because of this I don't think of drinking and it leads to health problems and dehydration. I was admitted to hospital for fluids in December and then again last month. I've tried reminders on my phone but Because I don't feel thirsty I keep putting it off until I fancy a glass of orange. I don't know what else to do but the nurse told me off last time and warned me about my brain swelling and potential damage to my organs. I'm not sure what to do, would a dietician help? And would you agree it's the autism?

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  • When I was a child I used to get angry when other people said they were thirsty because I didn't know what that feeling was and thought they were making it up.

    It's definitely an autistic thing, linked to our sense (or lack thereof) of interception. 

    I have, at certain points in my life, set alarms to remind me to eat and drink.  It's not so bad right now because I've made it into a part of my daily routine, but if that routine changes I may still forget. 

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    Glitter said:
    I have, at certain points in my life, set alarms to remind me to eat and drink.  It's not so bad right now because I've made it into a part of my daily routine, but if that routine changes I may still forget. 

    Yes, I'm the same with drinking- I don't need alarms on a normal day because it's built into my routine but I still need the reminder when things change.

    I also find that it's easier to drink enough if I make cups of tea, because the thought of trying to drink cold tea gives me such terrible heebie-jeebies that I always finish them quickly!

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  • in reply to Glitter
    Glitter said:
    I have, at certain points in my life, set alarms to remind me to eat and drink.  It's not so bad right now because I've made it into a part of my daily routine, but if that routine changes I may still forget. 

    Yes, I'm the same with drinking- I don't need alarms on a normal day because it's built into my routine but I still need the reminder when things change.

    I also find that it's easier to drink enough if I make cups of tea, because the thought of trying to drink cold tea gives me such terrible heebie-jeebies that I always finish them quickly!

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