Autism and Low Energy and Constant Exhaustion

[@mikeoxlong4358]

Finally someone validated how I felt everyday for years. I never felt like I could share my experience with anyone, because they would just blame it on my diet. The world doesn't realize how hard draining it is to be an outsider your whole life.

[@bammc7637]

Ive recently discovered that 98% of autistics have a mthfr gene mutation. Theres a whole rabbit hole to go down regarding ability to metabolize folic acid and B vitamins. Im starting to suspect this might have a thing or two to do w my exhaustion and crappy mood.

[@Ayverie4]

This was a good piece of the puzzle for me. Always take methylated B vitamins; avoid folic acid and others (only use methylfolate). It doesn't help that so many foods are "fortified" with something that harms us who can't metabolize it. I also might suggest checking out NMN if the basic B vitamins have had a negligible impact for you. It gave me a weird burst of energy that suggests to me I do have a deficiency, despite trying methylated B vitamins before.

[@anniestumpy9918]

sources?

[@HeatherPauline]

@@anniestumpy9918I take mega food brand vitamins, I take the prenatals and they have methylated everything. I can definitely tell a difference when I stop taking them, but even with them I’m extremely exhausted most of the time

[@sarahprendergast5098]

My teenage son is in the process of being evaluated for autism, and he also has me/cfs and a circadian rhythm disorder. So I'm very familiar with spoon theory, but I didn't realize that it was also part of the autistic profile. Thanks for the information, and I'll definitely keep in mind that he's got at least 3 diagnosed conditions leading to his extreme exhaustion. I've found it extremely helpful to listen to the experiences of people with ASD so I can be more supportive for my son.

[@HollywoodHRA]

@@sarahprendergast5098 thank you so much for taking the time to learn about your sons conditions and and ways to support him! You are doing a great job 🥰💛 he must really appreciate you!

[@TheBigJayAgenda]

All I know is that I like laying in bed with my blanket wrapped around me, as I watch a KZbin video

[@lucyarque2946]

Shared :) it’s validating. Thank you

[@ShesUnreal]

Thank you for making this. It was helpful to me because my daughter is autistic. I'm always looking for ways to be more empathetic towards her.

[@cowsonzambonis6]

Great video! Currently in burnout and spoon theory has been essential in finding improvement!

[@naofg]

I relate to this so much. I've been diagnosed with ADHD, and I have some autistic traits that don't fit ADHD, but I don't know whether I'm really autistic as well. Either way, it might just be the ADHD that causes me to have so much less mental energy than neurotypical people. I also feel that ever since I had a pretty bad burnout 2 years ago I've neven been able to go back to my old normal. Nowadays I hit a limit of being able to do things so much faster than I was able to handle when I was younger. Adult life is so exhausting and the older I get the harder it is to keep trying to keep up with it.

[@lnplum]

Just leaving this here as I read some misinformation about this before getting the dx: ADHD+autism is actually fairly common and not an unusual combo.

[@Dancestar1981]

You can have dual diagnosis I do

[@humungousRat]

Yeah, making sure to prepare for something that you know will be draining is always helpful! I find that if I know about something weeks or months in advance it helps as well - I can make sure I have a checklist of things that I need to take with me, and that means that I don't constantly have a worried feeling in the back of my mind that "I'm missing something, I'm missing something!". I also have OCD (contamination), so mentally preparing for the fact that I will be going out somewhere that may feel 'dirty' helps me lesson the anxiety. I can also prepare for what kinds of topics of conversation may come up

[@HollywoodHRA]

@@humungousRat it’s good to be prepared! 🥰

[@danielledavis2039]

I think I've been going through the cycle of burnout for years and not known it. I'm literally down to just going to work and sleeping.

[@HollywoodHRA]

@@danielledavis2039 take care of yourself 💛

[@Sunprincessdoll]

That's... Exactly how I feel every day of my life 😢

[@Dancestar1981]

Me too I turn 44 next year

[@Dancestar1981]

I have both ASD and Combined ADHD along with Anxiety Depression CPTSD, complex maths disabilities and RSD

[@NWglassgrrl]

I too, have a body with multiple diagnoses. Sending you sparkly energy.

[@nikitajosephine1739]

I haven't been diagnosed with autism but i suspect. I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in my mid twenties😢 exhausted all the time, easily overwhelmed. I manage to work a full time job but that doesn't leave much energy for anything else

[@Avipoppy]

this video actually made me cry omg- thank you !

[@Exsangui-nate]

Very insightful! Also relevant to mention is that POTS is very common in autistic people! So not only we have the social exhaustion, sometimes the body doesn't help either. Also happy belated birthday!

[@HollywoodHRA]

Thank you so much! This is so true 🙃

[@joesilmon2669]

Thank you for this. I got my diagnosis 3 days ago and appreciate listening to your tips and experience as I start looking for ways to get out of the constant cycle of exhaustion. Good job and once again thanks!

[@NFSMAN50]

This popped up in my recommendations, this is very true! Im Also Autistic/ADHD as well. All of these points are relatable sadly.

[@anabelsama]

I'm working in a supermarket as an autistic person, having to mask all day long, omfg, I'm so tired, and I have to walk my dogs too... I should have adopted cats😅

[@HollywoodHRA]

@@anabelsama make sure you take time to look after yourself! 💛

[@taylora8845]

Interesting! As a hsp (high sensitive person) on the spectrum, I def struggle with fatigue, as well as auto immune issues. (I eventually was diagnosed with having Lyme &mold exposure. I think what isn't talked about much, is how so many of us start out as hsp's & being on the spectrum, which makes me think having such constant anxiety must lead to "burnout" & weakens the body to all these other things later in life. It's just a theory, but I certainly heard it from others as well! But thanks so much for the vid!

[@fishinabox]

Thank you for your video talk.

[@fishinabox]

Not unusual to not being able to hold a full time job. I have mostly only been able to do volunteer work.

[@HollywoodHRA]

Well done - that is amazing! 🥰

[@fishinabox]

@@HollywoodHRA Thank you. Only just found your content will be looking more.

[@Dancestar1981]

I can’t do any of that been bullie$ all my life and so traumatised not ever going back or I’ll end up dead before 45

[@Dancestar1981]

I always feel fatigued

[@Inbaroush]

You did wonderfully.

[@wilorwill]

Great vid! It was very informative and I learned a lot! Thanks!

[@ImTheC]

Thank you for this video!

[@Ela_at_Midnight]

Thank you, very helpful❤

[@6lancmange]

Just a note about the spoon theory. It was created in reference specifically to chronic illness, I don't believe it ever said *everyone* had a certain number of spoons. The whole point was that healthy people just don't need to worry about it 'cause their energy doesn't drain as quickly and replenishes more easily, and they don't frequently wake up knowing their supply is very limited already. I think there is some overlap with neurodivergence, but it's not that accurate (or, in fact, appropriate to use) for healthy, neurotypical people.

[@HollywoodHRA]

@@6lancmange yes I totally agree! If this didn’t come across in my video (I can’t really remember what I said haha) then I meant it to! Or at least that’s what I meant to say 😅😆

[@Broken_robot1986]

Great video, love you!

[@loxleybattle2591]

🙂

[@aingkieu]

❤

[@undertheradar001]

Vitamin b12 2000mcg + Vitamin D 10,000 IU every day helps a lot toward fatigue.

[@lovelyenglishnature3277]

10,000iu?!!! The absolute maximum is 3000 but recent evidence has linked even moderately high doses to cardiac problems. I take 1000iu.

[@伏見猿比古-k8c]

Medical advice should be given by doctors.

[@undertheradar001]

Doctors know how to dispense pharmaceutical pills. They are not very good with supplements.

[@Broken_robot1986]

​@@undertheradar001supplements are prescribed by doctors often.

[@Ayverie4]

Any responsible adult should do their own research on supplements and potential risks. If they don't, they're the only ones accountable for any side effects. Let's treat adults like adults. My D3 supplements are a tiny pill with 5000 IU. I've seen ones that come in 10,000 IU increments too. Make sure you get the ones with K2.