mentally exhausted interacting with other people

I get both worn out and worked up. Anyone ever feel that? Like your keyed up and can't relax after just having socialised for an hour or so. It's like it sets off some reaction in me, gets my adrenaline going or something... once my minds been set off whirring in a different direction I can't stop it. 

I definitely get the tiredness too though, I think it's because it takes so much mental energy to know how to respond all the time. If I don't put energy into my thought process I'm prone to talking ***. 

Yes I have this but you have drawn attention to it for me; thank you. 

I have tried for decades  to find  other reasons than the ASD explanation for my social issues.  I think it’s because I’m 56 and I only got diagnosed in 2018.  I’m conditioned over fifty five years to struggle on in searching for what I now am beginning to recognise is unattainable ie a change in neurology.  My thinking and striving is not meant to nor can it change my body chemistry. 

Yes I have this but you have drawn attention to it for me; thank you. 

I have tried for decades  to find  other reasons than the ASD explanation for my social issues.  I think it’s because I’m 56 and I only got diagnosed in 2018.  I’m conditioned over fifty five years to struggle on in searching for what I now am beginning to recognise is unattainable ie a change in neurology.  My thinking and striving is not meant to nor can it change my body chemistry. 

Hi roguelife, I'm the same age as you and have just been diagnosed with Asperger's.

Have you found the diagnosis has helped you much?

Have you disclosed to everyone in your life,and have they reacted well?

I have not told anyone yet. I'm a bit scared it will all get out of control