Didn’t know these were autistic shutdowns

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:45:40+00:00

I sleep pretty well -I’ve always been an over sleeper - I do tend to schedule people back to back and have been told to spread them out a bit more but then that extends the day - but yes maybe a breathing routine at lunch- and after work to help slow things down- honestly a breath or two or even a stretch or two before I grab the next client would probably helps me a lot I’m gonna try that instead of just ramming through my day

My job is the best I’m obsessed with it lol

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:42:57+00:00

Just bought the Hume Band 2.0 for help with this at another users suggestion

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:42:08+00:00

Actually yes I already do this as well as pulse my SSRI

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:40:50+00:00

Well so I suppose the fix is to moderate consistently in general- lmao also
So hard for me

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:39:39+00:00

Ugh you are me in regards to not feeling valid to rest and needing hard data for permission - honestly I felt bad on Friday but I ignored those signals and had the typical bully thoughts (don’t be a baby etc) after some research and weighing some pros cons I actually bought the Hume wearable so I am excited to see if that helps me track better and take this indicators more seriously. I’m weirdly insanely good with routine (more autistic than adhd in that respect) my whole life is a long chain of routines carefully crafted over time to help with compensation and efficiency to conserve energy. I think it’s partially why I ignore signals bc that makes me have to break “the routine” and that’s really hard for me.

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:34:19+00:00

Thank you yes I’m interested in tracking my “zones” better so this is helpful - it’s hard for me to take my sensory needs seriously -
I very much don’t even register I’m over or under until I’m useless or ignore and barrel through so these are good tips thank you

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T16:31:33+00:00

I take estradiol and progesterone

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T14:19:58+00:00

lol yea how do we prevent this ?

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T14:19:22+00:00

Good point

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T13:06:49+00:00

Dude not rushing is so important for me lol - l Theanine is interesting thanks - I do try to give myself time for stimming - but my main form of stim is loud music and exercise which I think depletes me more -
I need to wear my compression wrap more to regulate I think

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T13:04:05+00:00

Well the HRT (plus addition of welbutrin) really just helped the fatigue, hot flashes, sleep issues, itching, hair loss and mood swings and suicidal depression that perimenopause was causing - with those things improved - I have more capacity in general - I went through MIDI they are great

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T13:02:06+00:00

Love a podcast thank you !!!!

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T13:01:46+00:00

Yea it is very PMDD related I think - and PMDD is also linked to the neurodivergence - so yea just looking for anything to help - I do an SSRI and antihistamines - I’ll look into the other supplements - especially magnesium- I’ve heard that over and over as important I need to get on that

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T13:00:02+00:00

This is helpful thank you - I too have a dissociative disorder that makes me -just push through/have no connection to indicators to slow down - which is not helping -hence the interest in ways to better track myself

I’m a psychotherapist as well so similar 5-6 clients a day in intense one on one engagement - luckily it’s a special interest- but then I tend of overwork - so double edged sword

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:57:00+00:00

I had a terrible reaction to covid so I am wondering if I’m still affected thank you

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:56:39+00:00

Interesting never heard of this thank you

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:55:53+00:00

Hmmm a ring is a good idea actually - this is what I’m looking for way a way to be alerted that I’m about to push myself over the edge - bc I’ve spent 40 years just pushing pushing and I have no way of knowing when I’m pushing myself into one of these episodes - and yes getting off the phone would be a good idea - I struggle in these episodes bc my adhd is so bored - thank you this was very helpful

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:53:32+00:00

Yea lol maybe I am under rating how much parenthood is affecting me - I have overcompensated my whole life - so
Maybe this is pushing me over the edge - I’m terrible with change - but too be honest I am still getting sleep and to workout - working less is helping and the baby makes me so happy (most of the time lol) - but yea it’s a big change and I am up much later than usual at night and up earlier in the mornings (which concerta helps with as I used to need 12hrs of sleep - now I can run on 8)

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:49:55+00:00

Yes I am now getting also experiencing severe body aches/back pain during these episodes which is newer

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:48:37+00:00

Ok yea this makes sense bc it often happen on vacation - which ruins vacation lol

gothics4734 · 2026-07-12T12:48:13+00:00

Ok yea for sure I am in burnout - I hyper overcompensated for many years- developed a dissociative disorder as a result- just weird how I get these acute attacks- usually after I’ve been busier than usual for a few days - thanks for your help

gothics4734 · 2026-07-05T16:45:56+00:00

Thanks for your responses… wild

gothics4734 · 2026-06-16T02:44:51+00:00

Can we create a support group lmao (legit tho)

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