Published on 12, July, 2020
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.
Thank you for your comments and it’s been great to know I’m not alone with this. I’ve learned to live with my headaches, but it is a relief to know why I’m so affected by them and most ants are not (or not in the same way/ for the same reasons)