Social exhaustion adhd reddit Thank you! A moderator has not removed your submission; this is not a punitive action. My meds are not effective now, or my adhd symptoms are beyond its scope now. I find that drinking typically leaves me with a feeling of fatigue even in the moment. Welcome to the ADHD Parenting subreddit! This is a place for both parents with ADHD themselves and people raising ADHD kids to share questions, advice, and support when it comes to raising children with ADHD. But that goes for all ADHD symptoms, as ADHD, depression and thyroid function are intertwined and research hasn't yet figured out to what extent and how/if they can be distinguished. . There are sometimes weeks going by with no evening for myself, hence the procrastination I think. Yep exactly. Share your stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. TL;DR: fatigue results in ADHD diagnosis; medicated, still experiencing fatigue; unsure if meds contributing to fatigue now Reply reply melanieeex3 Middle school teacher turned school librarian due to being an introvert and having felt that social exhaustion by Tuesday at around 8am every week. I mean as someone with combined type ADHD I would say the opposite. We encourage you to check out our Medication, Diagnosis, and Hormones Megathread if you have any questions related to those topics, and to stick around in that thread to answer folks’ questions! fatigue is my #1 adhd symptom and it barely ever gets mentioned. Posted by u/KathyN_food - 17 votes and 2 comments We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. Some of my most 'classic' symptomes were slowly starting be masked by the fatigue so it took us so long to realize ADHD might have something to do with it! Posted by u/Willing-Passenger404 - 2 votes and 4 comments Same thing with Narcolepsy. My dinners are a lot simpler (tonight was baked fish and frozen stir fry - about 12 min total and only had to stir the veggies a few times so very little active work). Edit: I have a very busy and demanding job with long hours and unfortunately (or fortunately) also a very busy social life ànd go to the gym. Edit: Am I going through a social burnout and academic burnout? Edit2: I'm back after finals, thank you for all the thoughtful comments and replies. , due of unmedicated adhd in my past i almost failed schools, bullied etc. Fatigue is a fairly common symptom. For people with ADHD it’s even harder to sort out all this stuff. But I feel like my permanent exhaustion has kept me from so many things. 00, after that it goes down hill from there. I am the only one in my ADHD family who lives this way. I think the point is to do something you really like that involves a minimum of social interaction or contact. g. Caffeine caused your ADHD, exhaustion? Has anyone who has quit for an extended period of time feels like this is the case? I’ve always sense that caffeine is at the root of my ADHD symptoms, fatigue, and social anxiety, but haven’t quit long enough to find out To reduce exhaustion, keep your social circle snall. I work at a small coffee shop. Now whether the stimulants help with fatigue because they reduce adhd symptoms, fatigue being one of them, or if it's because they're stimulants and they would energize anybody, I don't know. I’m ok with one-on-on social interactions for a bit, but put me in with a bunch of people and I get drained really fast. Social Exhaustion is real! I wish I could go back and tell myself: Have some respect for your own needs. Work-specific aspects, it’s good: flexible hours, able to handle rushes/stations well, great customers, etc The thing that gets me into a continuous masking then weeks of mental exhaustion and frustration is the social “requirement” with my co-workers. We recommend browsing /r/adhd on desktop for the best experience. ) I heard recently that there's a link between ADHD and chronic fatigue. Not sure if this is a byproduct of being an introvert, or due to ADHD, but I have a hard time with social stamina. I experience total exhaustion after all social interaction, including bad stress headaches and laying in bed ruminating for hours. I only do social activities with friends on the weekends. Honestly, first thing you have to do is stop with the pot, since it's not clear how it interacts with the adhd medication. It's my body's way of catching up with ally the stimuli. Less so in a social environment, but very fatigued if it is, say, a drink at home after work or on a weekend. most of the times I feel my mental exhaustion and hyperactivity causes the physical exertion because it's evident in my case. Like, I go to bed around 10 pm and sleep until around 8 am. If we lived in some historical agrarian village, I imagine we’d be doing a lot better. But I don’t mask around my friends, im my super weird self with them. After a few hours socialising, I am out of action for at least 2 days, and will sit on the couch watching TV and hating myself. Je me demande si d'autres comprennent cela. true. Iron supplements have helped loads with that. Some people may be able to compartmentalize their traits into autistic vs ADHD, that is not so easy for me. " So bear in mind that this study is about autistic burnout, and that it differs in details from ADHD-burnout according to a specialist, even though its short description seems very relevant and applicable. As someone with all of the above, one reason I need to keep moving either physically or mentally is that movement helps me regulate my blood pressure, heart rate and attention. My body would intuitively go find somewhere to sit and eat fries. I've timed my comedown to be from 5:30-8:30pm because after I eat I can just veg out for the night. Definitely worth getting checked out by a doctor for it anyway though, because there might be something else as well. I feel like I'm overthinking what to spend my free time on, so much so, that I can't deal with it and just give up. To be fair work drains me a lot too- company has scaled massively with my team just expanding in the past 2 months and I’m still teaching people how to do things and I need to put a process at the same time so it’s “hello 12-14h days”. So I used to massively overbook myself with school/work/social life etc and could keep it up for a while and then I’d crash so bad that I could barely get out of bed for a long period after. The mobile apps used for Reddit are broken or are missing features that this subreddit depends on. Depressive episodes make me isolate too. I feel like a lot of people are experiencing fatigue these days, life is too fast and there’s too much harsh info in our feeds all the time. I also have social anxiety and with concerta is got a bit better because i could focus a bit mire in public but to say that my overal concentration got much better i cant really tell. It may also be worth considering if there are other symptoms that aren’t typical of ADHD. You may already do this, but the best coping mechanism I have seen is to be totally transparent about who you are and how you process social experiences. I’m diagnosed with ADHD, currently in the process of getting an autism… Now, I'm not saying you have sleep apnea, but I am saying that you shouldn't automatically blame your chronic fatigue on ADHD. i have been feeling focused but hyperactive so I don't know if my dosage is stronger than required but my plan is too keep a check on my intervals and dosages to Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 7 votes and 13 comments I have periodic depression and ADHD. Severe depression, cPTSD, anhedonia, social anxiety, menopause, ADHD, chronic fatigue/insomnia… If you can stick out the exhaustion for 2-4 hours, you'll start feeling normal again and maybe even energetic. While I’m Aug 20, 2024 · Addressing social burnout in ADHD individuals is crucial for several reasons. Facebook and Instagram or just photo roulettes to me and I couldn’t help but sit Indian stylw in my bed miserable at the time wasted. Your family/whoever absolutely should respect your need to decompress for a few minutes or an hour or however long it takes. I hope you figure out why you're so tired all People may differ, but for me, it's not that helpful for me to treat my autism and ADHD as separate entities. First, it directly impacts quality of life, affecting personal relationships, work performance, and overall well-being. Fuuuck Posted by u/Mean_Bluejay1351 - 8 votes and 19 comments As someone currently working as a school social worker while being convinced I have ADHD, this really speaks to me. Total-Swordfish4670 ADHD, with ADHD family • Additional comment actions And it doesn't help when that other person is your kid who also has ADHD and loves to info-dump about their current hyper-fixation and your brain is screaming in agony the entire time but you want to be a good parent so you sit and do your best to look interested while This is a huge part of adhd for me—for a short time I thrive off the adrenaline and anxiety and excitement of being extremely busy. Chronic fatigue is also a common comorbidity and is commonly diagnosed in people with ADHD instead of addressing the root cause of the fatigue which is the ADHD symptoms and burnout. (Although I would recommend recording yourself sleeping, so that you can hear your breathing at night and rule sleep apnea out). It sucks. io Sep 20, 2024 · I’ve been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD and suspect that my brain fog might be linked to this and possibly to my social anxiety. I also have ADHD, so I deal with brain fog on a pretty regular basis--alcohol makes this worse. Diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome years ago, after having physical fatigue symptomes for years (high breathing causing belly aches, migraines, muscle fatigue, heavy brain fog). I'm not an ADHDr with a touch of the tism, I'm not an autist who's also got ADHD traits. Literally couldn't stay awake. Ouvrir le menu Ouvrir l’onglet de navigation Retour à l’accueil de Reddit r/ADHD A chip A close button Télécharger l'app Télécharger l’application Reddit Se connecter Se connecter à Reddit I'm just trying to point out that the stimulants are what allowed me to for once experience what it's like not being tired all the time. What ultimately helped my fatigue levels was that I stopped working (I couldn't do it anymore) and then I moved in with my parents so I could have additional support. Before pre-dx and sobriety, I would be the wanderer. etc etc etc. This idea crossed my mind the other day, that while autistic masking naturally results in exhaustion, there isn't really any explanation as to where the social fatigue in introverts comes from (or maybe I somehow never came across it), it's usually presented as just a feature. This is honestly my first reddit post so sorry if this is formatted weird. ADHD is often misdiagnosed with patients with Narcolepsy or can sometimes go hand in hand. People to hang out with! So why am I getting so tired I can't even think straight? I thought 'lack of sleep, poor nutrition, lack of exercise'. Funny that it was my ADHD’s social exhaustion and my friends was just like 👀🤷🏻♀️”that’s just what [kathyn_food] does” We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. People with adhd are also significantly more likely to have sleep issues in general and there are a lot of new studies coming out linking sleep disorders with adhd. Ironically, I often feel a lot better around 9:30pm and then I'm too energetic to go to bed until after midnight. My husband also has ADHD but he’s very social. Add the sensory overloading that happens with ADHD and now it makes sense why social activities can be draining. Guilty Conscience - Social Exhaustion I really appreciate the times I get to talk with family and friends, usually over the phone because most of them live far away. 15 votes, 18 comments. , Try your best to be interested in the people and that can help drown out the surrounding distractions. My head will start hurting, my voice gets gravelly, and I notice my temper will gradually change as well. ” I can focus at work, and I can take care of usual things around the house, etc. Sounds like you’re working extra hard to predict, interpret, and navigate social interactions. Hey there. Brains like ours are less attuned to these vague social cues so we need to understand the logical side of the problem. It could be caused by a number of things. Social exhaustion can often feel weirdly good, like post-gym exhaustion, but if you feel it's overwhelming, maybe try shorter sessions - like a good party, you should leave a session at its peak, before things start to go downhill, and if that means running for 2hrs instead of 4hrs, so be it. Overall, social difficulties. I have to start masking, I physically shut down, and I lose my ability to behave like I normally do. Make sure that you're covering the basics, that people with ADHD often struggle with, and which can cause fatigue if they're not addressed: sleep and good sleep hygiene, eating enough, drinking enough water, managing your energy output (e. Hi today I wanted to talk with y'all about being really tired by social gatherings and hear about your own experiences 😊 Context : where I am (Norway) the Covid crisis is doing really ok, so the gov allowed 20 pple max gatherings Yesterday was the national day, so I organized a little dinner, but people brought more friends, and it ended up bigger than what I expected (13+ pple instead of Other than that, remember ADHD can come with fatigue due to the hyperactivity, sleep difficulties, stress management, etc. I just want to know if this chronic exhaustion is, in fact, an ADHD thing and what yalls experiences are with it. I enjoy doing things alone, and sometimes I NEED to. I looked into sleep disorders a bit and finally decided the time has come to see a medical professional. but i see things On me my fatigue is used to overstimulation. (If it's relevant, I'm [F20] with ADHD-PI. But if I try to skip taking medicine over the weekend, I have no energy. Meanwhile NTs don’t have to work nearly as hard for much of this. This even happens when I’m one-on-one with someone I like. We aim to help validate, educate and encourage one another as we navigate the challenges that come with an ADHD-impacted relationship. Mainly new environment and complicated social interactions take their toll in this (tough meetings, emotional topics etc. It's reassuring to hear everyone's point of view and concerns. Second, chronic social exhaustion can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, creating a challenging cycle. routinely socialising with people is so exhausting whilst also trying to balance a good work and home/family schedule, a healthy mind and body, and staying on top of finances; i gave up a long time ago and now i mostly occupy my (extremely rare) free time with my own hobbies and hyperfixations. ) Meds enable me to process the stimuli as they come in so there's no need to nap to catch up. Yea, its takes a week or so to settle down but you should feel less foggy in your head. Even stimulants are still somewhat of a jerry-rigged solution to the condition, but until we have the ability to change brain DNA and whatnot, its the best solution we have. I'm normally a rather introvert person with a… Rejection sensitivity and social outcomes of young adult men with ADHD Although r/ADHD 's rules strictly disallow discussion of other 'popular science' (aka unproven theories), we find that many, many people identify with the concept of RSD, and this post has therefore not been removed. Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 7 votes and 4 comments We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. I feel trapped in this emotional rollercoaster, I'm only really ok in the morning before 11. It was not a good fit. ) they don't actually tackle the root issue in any way. My ADHD makes me like this, even since I was a child. But when I'm free of any social duties, work or gym, I get nothing done either 😅 I am paralyzed. In all honesty the only reason I finally got confident enough to do my own game was from joining a game as a player, and getting to know those people well before dming for that same group. I have combined type ADHD paired with general anxiety disorder and definitely have a low social battery. To elaborate (and following rule #2), I'm talking about difficulties making / keeping friends, difficulties fitting in, difficulties with following certain social rules, difficulties interacting with others at time, social exhaustion, bullying, etc. Should the social exhaustion/stress combination kick me too hard in the face there is a 30-90min session of uncontrollable crying followed by 1-2hrs of sleep scheduled. ( I. Like my energy is being drained in an unusually fast way, or at least faster than I think it would be for someone neurotypical. Most of my work is documentation and planning with teachers when I really just want to spend time with the students, but my school has a counselor for one on one stuff. Adderall has been perfect for me, zero side effects, actually life changing. So now that I am responsible for less - meaning I'm not constantly fighting my ADHD - I absolutely am less fatigued. Along with this comes my intense RSD, social exhaustion, exec dysfunction. And I crash hard afterwards It Could add extra exhaustion if you are spending extra energy masking. Where is Reddit I usually find myself reading more. I guess now I know I have ADHD it makes even more sense. See full list on getinflow. Again, autistic burnout will be different from ADHD burnout, but many conditions can cause burnout. Doing tasks like school work or doing errands with my parents would always make me feel sluggish and tired (I still can't go into home depot without feeling a wave of lethargy wash over me and a temptation to lay on the ground and get some rest). I recently started drinking caffeine in the morning/early afternoon to lift the fatigue, and it helps, but I still just feel like a zombie most of the time. Doing schoolwork for 7 hours straight leaves me too exhausted to ever join any clubs or get a job after school. I try to talk to them as much as I can but there are days where I am just destroyed from work or life necessities and I literally feel too tired to talk and just want to nap or rest. Set boundaries around coming home. Best career move ever, my brain’s happiness has been restored. Sometimes relaxed online gaming feels OK too, as does reading. About eating more, just eat whatever you like. Got rid of both, I have 0 Social media now and I’m just so much happier in general. e sleep issues lowers cognitive functions such as memory Hi u/EmmaTheFemma94 and thanks for posting on r/ADHD! Please take a second to read our rules if you haven't already. Dizziness persists upon standing, Brian fog (oh the continues stupid mistakes I make), insomnia, fatigue, exercise intolerance (I've been training horses for decades, all of a sudden I'm getting lactic acid build up in my legs after 10 mins of warm up) this fucking sucks. I have combined type adhd, mainly on the inattentive side. writing down things you remember you need to do, instead of trying to remember them), taking time to relax and take Have you also been feeling somewhat isolated? I’m not just talking about the pandemic, and honestly as my personal philosophy bolsters slowly over… Business, Economics, and Finance. In high school there was a while where I thought it could be narcolepsy. How do you deal with social exhaustion? When I am social, I get easily overstimulated and am in a CONSTANT state of discomfort. This is a support group for those who share their lives with an ADHD partner. Like actually excelling in school, investing in my hobbies, or ever finding any semblance of a social life… Sorry for ranting. I have major depressive disorder too so that could be part of it but i feel like a big chunk is just getting burnt out so easily. Reply reply crazyrabidotter_69 Fatigue and autonomic dysfunction can create ADHD symptoms that may start in early childhood for people with genetic risks factors. Here you can ask questions, share tips & tricks or let off steam in our Weekly Vent thread. Nearly a million and a half users say they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'. We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. I love to be social and have a great time but I don’t do it often. So, the past 2 weeks have been a lot of fun for me, but also quite a new experience to have. it's super common - we're using up so much energy doing everyday tasks with executive dysfunction Reply reply [deleted] Posted by u/RisusSardonicus4622 - 10 votes and 8 comments I suffer from some of the same struggles, though perhaps a bit less severe by the way you're describing yours. Never has it made me hyperactive or impulsive, just sluggish like a sloth lol. I eventually realised I get anemic on a regular basis. I’ve done this before and ended up with a tiny social circle I’m now working to expand again. However, I am starting to worry I’m never going to be able to be in a long term relationship. This is normal for IR. In 3 weeks I will go see a sleep specialist. I get the adhd fatigue too and depression fatigue and it definitely could be caused by your ADHD. I'll try to get my social anxiety in check and build myself a comfortable environment <3. Im like this. Thank you! The vast majority of the paper makes the argument that too much histamine is associated with all of the symptoms we associate with ADHD, but then at the end they briefly mention that all current ADHD medication increase histamine in the brain, and that many neurological symptoms of ADHD are consistent with too little histamine in the brain I only realized this year i have chronic fatigue from adhd. I don't do chores at night because I work from home so I can tidy up here and there between meetings. I always assumed ADHD was to do with hyperactivity, but I've read about inattentive ADHD, and the symptoms (tiredness, difficulty concentrating, low mood) are very applicable to me. Whilst some anti-depressants may help manage some symptoms of ADHD (such as over-eating, fatigue, lack of motivation etc. Par exemple, je serai très énergique à l’école lorsque je serai avec des gens… I've had serious fatigue since 5th grade or earlier. Nope, just a lot of ADHD masked by high academic performance that crumbled in college. I always knew it was like a complete mental and emotional exhaustion more than physical. So I definitely think there is validity to your hypothesis. Instead I missed work, felt a failure, didn’t shower, felt even worse, downloaded reddit for advice, ran back to my bedroom to hide from family members & not have to explain why I didn’t go in to work, scrolled Reddit for 8& a half hours (didn’t even post for advice), feel miserable, heard my auntie fall off a ladder downstairs taking 162 votes, 25 comments. Many of them cause fatigue, cognitive impairment (ie brain fog), and hundreds of other symptoms including neurological, gastrointestinal, etc. hi, I'm on some different meds but i for sure feel the way where i feel the physical and mental exhaustion. Posted by u/sitcomcrossover - 10 votes and 11 comments Hey 27f, ADHD combined. Is exhaustion an ADHD symptom for some people? I notice that on days when I take my medication (Adderall) I feel “normal. Crypto I think I almost died from stress and exhaustion the year I had to teach grade 1. Not trying to self-diagnose but I feel miserable and really hope to get some answers soon. I also have a slow thyroid (not clinically hypo), which might be as much to blame as ADHD. It sounds like could be combo of adhd and introvert type reaction to social interactions. I'm asking for insight, advice, or really anything. I am AuDHD. I used to be so exhausted by social events and finally figured out I was an introvert. For at least the past year, I've experienced insane amounts of fatigue, so much so that it makes it hard to function. There are dozens of comorbidities associated with ADHD. We intend this comment solely to be informative. I can finally fucking breath, plus treatment is aswell effective in my social anxiety traits, theres future for me, at least i can feel it now, living with it will be constant fight til the end but its worth it finally with proper treatment etc. yes cognitive impairment and fatigue are common in ADHD. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. The way most people "ride social boundaries" is they pick up in a very vague, associative way on what words, phrases, or ideas have a tendency to upset people, and they just avoid those things on a instinctual, emotional basis. it gets a bit lonely sometimes, but i find it easier to live without judgemental friends getting Feeling like I'm loosing so much time, spend on recovering from exhaustion. It can be its own thing. At first I thought it's just part of my adhd/chronic pain issues but the fatigue is too extreme now I think. Being on my meds (elvanse) helps a lot for day to day. We get a lot of posts on medication, diagnosis (and “is this an ADHD thing”), and interactions with hormones. Take a month off so it's cleared out of your system and see how you feel. The validation you get from ADHD diagnosis and the support you suddenly get are absolutely worth it but also if they have inattentive and their executive functioning is in the toilet then they absolutely need ADHD medication to treat fibro. NO! Socializing requires so much more mental energy than I realized. Im just a strong Introvert.
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