Published on 12, July, 2020
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?
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.
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.
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