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To hot and don't feel well

TheCatWoman

I have this odd sort of seasonal affective disorder where I get it in summer rather than winter. I over heat, my BP drops and I can't cool down, my skin itches and feels like it's burning, the sun reigns hammer blows on my head even when I'm inside. I have trouble swallowing and have to force myself to drink enough, but I'm thirsty all the time and sweat loads. I can't sleep properly and yet I don't see able to wake up properly either, I just exist in this twilight zone. I'm dizzy even when sitting and I ache all over and feel sick.

The doctors can find nothing wrong, I've tried researching it online and either get nothing or if summer sad is mentioned its said to be a depressive illness, because of course if you're not outside enjoying the sunshine you must be a miserable git and it's all your own fault, never could it be something actually physical!

Does anyone else get this? Could it be an autistic thing? Or a fybromyalgia thing?

  • in reply to Lestat

    Hi there replied to cat woman I am on here to support and recieve support have no interest in hook ups or dating thank you

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    Hi Cat woman I agree with you and sorry you got that comment.I use try name because I love my cats and i treat them like adults and worship them.That is all.I do not do hook ups as I love being single.

    You are a lovely lady cat lady but I mean lovely as you have sent me many lovely supportive messages and I hope i do the same.As far as I am concerned this is a forum for the community ti get together and support each other.I try and other wise words when i can and value the wise words i receive.

    On this basis any advice on my double jeopardy.This is my court date for a criminal offence not guilty and it is outrageous my full story will be told when over and the Council now upgrading to a CPN for the same nonsense and a court appearance needed for that.If I trivialise slightly imagine with parking tickets if two firms  could fine you for the some alleged infringement !

  • in reply to Lestat

    Thanks a bunch you two, one of the things that makes talking about stuff like this the childishness of people like you!

  • I 've noticed there's 2 members here. With cats in their username. Cat loving man and cat woman. I think they need to hook up. They can talk cats, in the sweltering summer sun, go to a cat shelter, rescue a cat. Go to one of those at bars, where they serve food sourrounded by cats. Do other fun related cat activities. It sounds psychosomatic. Or psychosomata-cat-ic.

    If cat woman is married with children and active social life, then disregard my suggestions LOL

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I’ve not heard that before. To my knowledge it is not life reducing. Lots of people have it and manage the symptoms their whole life. But like I say, I am not a doctor and not giving medical advice. Just my own experience. I always believe that everyone knows their body best so I think you will know more than anyone else what is going on potentially. All the best. Wishing you easier days 

  • in reply to AutismRox

    Having just looked at this some more I don't think it is or I'd be dead by now as the survival rate after diagnosis is 6-9 years, I wouldn't of made it out of childhood if I had that. Thanks though, it's all usefull.

  • in reply to AutismRox

    Thanks for that, I think it maybe dysautonomia, I will have to raise it with my GP. I've never heard of it before, but it does describe a lot of my symptoms.

  • Hi I am not a doctor and am not giving medical advice. I don’t know why you are feeling this way but I am sorry that you are. Have you looked into dysautonomia? I experience some of the same symptoms as you and the heat makes them worse. Another thing to look into is MCAS, Again something I struggle with and doctors find it hard to diagnose due to the various different symptoms. I am not a doctor though but just thought I would mention in case you haven’t heard of these and it may or may not explain some of your symptoms. 

  • yes I hate the heat too gets me down !

  • in reply to Hullabaloo
    Hullabaloo said:
    I wonder if it's some kind of allergic reaction

    This one will be quite easy to test for - take some antihystamine and see if the symptoms subside.

    TheCatWoman said:
    I have trouble swallowing and have to force myself to drink enough, but I'm thirsty all the time and sweat loads.

    You need to maintain your electrolites lost to sweat so I would consider the advice in this article:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/well/heat-hydration-electrolyes-drinks.html

    Addressing the above should help with the other symptoms too.

  • I wonder if it's some kind of allergic reaction, where that plant or tree or whatever that is, blooms in the summer. The itchy heated skin, the trouble swallowing, and body aches, it's like the body is trying to "heat up" to get rid of a foreign invader, and the immune system is kicking into high gear. But that's just what I imagine. 

  • I'm terrible in sunlight, but ok in the shade. My favourite seasons are Autumn and Spring. I hope that you feel better soon. Definitely keep up the water.