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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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  • Many of us didn’t feel thirst. Where I’m concerned, some times I get a headache, and think hmm, maybe I need water. I drink a glass, and the headache disappears. I was dehydrated. My lips also crack. How I deal with it, is to regularly (for me!) make drinks and drink them anyway. And I know if I’ve exercised, I need to drink much more water, so I try and do that too. 

    So, just because you didn’t feel thirst, you must be proactive, just keep making drinks. Drink for the sake of drinking at regular intervals. It doesn’t have to be much.

    The timer is a good idea,  but you must get up and drink. Depending where you are, you could put out bottles/cups in all the areas where you will be during the day, so it’s always accessible.

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  • Many of us didn’t feel thirst. Where I’m concerned, some times I get a headache, and think hmm, maybe I need water. I drink a glass, and the headache disappears. I was dehydrated. My lips also crack. How I deal with it, is to regularly (for me!) make drinks and drink them anyway. And I know if I’ve exercised, I need to drink much more water, so I try and do that too. 

    So, just because you didn’t feel thirst, you must be proactive, just keep making drinks. Drink for the sake of drinking at regular intervals. It doesn’t have to be much.

    The timer is a good idea,  but you must get up and drink. Depending where you are, you could put out bottles/cups in all the areas where you will be during the day, so it’s always accessible.

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