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Headaches

JD-on-sea
2 months ago

Hi. I’m new to this group. Newly confirmed autistic in early 40s, but known this for a long time and have experienced the same challenges all my life - just never knew why until recent years and better understanding of autism in women etc. Have had regular headaches for as long as I can remember and have learned how to manage them as best I can over the years, but recently read that they may be connected with my autism. Does anyone else experience these? I find they can be triggered by sunlight, high uv even on non sunny days, strong smells, over-whelming social gatherings, and after intensive periods of masking at work.

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  • 2 months ago

    Hello JD,

    I used to get a lot of headaches. Some of your triggers are the same for me - especially sunlight. I've been doing a lot of avoidance which while it helps isn't really a good answer. I need to get back out there more. I just got diagnosed recently too and am early 50s male. I hope the diagnosis can help arm me and find a better balance.

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  • 2 months ago

    Hello JD,

    I used to get a lot of headaches. Some of your triggers are the same for me - especially sunlight. I've been doing a lot of avoidance which while it helps isn't really a good answer. I need to get back out there more. I just got diagnosed recently too and am early 50s male. I hope the diagnosis can help arm me and find a better balance.

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