Yes, indeed. I know this feeling well. I live by checklist to minimize side trails and prepare both mentally and physically for my infrequent outings. I make sure there is little expected of me both before and after as well. Mostly works unless the unexpected throws in a monkey wrench. Then, it's internal meltdown time followed by much-needed extra recovery.
So exhausting! I try to get my groceries delivered from the supermarket, most of my shopping is Amazon or online stuff. Life outside my nest (house) is a LOT. I tend to only venture out if it is for the sake of my dogs, husband or kids. The rest of the time, let me potter about the house, listening to YT, joining YT chats, doing chores and napping when I need to! I hope you feel better Claire
Hi Claire, Doing things outside the house, is often draining, because of all the interactions and decisions. My best advice is to do lots of errands in one day, and then rest. Re-setting is so important. Hugs from Norway. 😘
Yes! Rest! Naps are sometimes a necessity. I have a grocery shopping buddy... my mom, because both of us hate hate hate the grocery store. And we make sure to avoid scheduling much afterwards. I'll miss her for a few weeks while she's recovering from surgery. I'll be taking care of the shopping for my home and for my parents. I will just need to be mindful of my poor ND brain and executive malfunctions and have patience with myself.
I totally relate, my neurodivergent fiancé does the groceries since he drives and i can’t lift heavy things. You look super cozy,I wanna come snuggle lol
Just thinking about going out to the shops can be tiring. Lists, route, what to do if they don't have what you need, muzak, other people, lights buzzing. I need a nap now.
So I do my meal planning one day before the shopping. we use the app of our store for the lists so if I can‘t go, hubby has little pictures to know exactly what I want 😂 the app also sorts the list by category, that helps not to forget something. also, reasonably accomodate yourself by using headphones, sunglasses and self checkout if available 😊 prepaid parking cards are also great when available, one less little trip to make at the end! and after getting home, unpack only what needs to be cooled before having a snack and a drink 😊 and then have all the rest you need, naps included! have a great weekend y‘all ❤
Take the time you need, Claire! All 10.000 of us will be patiently waiting for you to come back once you feel better. If anyone understands it, it is your neurodiverse community. And a quick tip I have learned over time. Always have at least several days worth of easy to prepare/microwave or oven meals at hand/stored away. Those are great for these kind of days!
@@WoodshedTheoryThanks! I am happy to hear you have easy meals on hand. But that does make me wonder. Is there any chance of doing cooking video's of easy meals for low energy days, common with neurodiverse people? And again, Claire. We will be patiently waiting here for you! :) After all, I subscribed before there were even 5 videos on your channel. Get well soon!
@@WoodshedTheory Yes, that would be great! Maybe some easy but also (fairly) healthy food as well? That way it is not always fastfood, which might be a good idea lol. Although, easy meals for low energy days seems like the most important.
I hate going to the grocery so much that i will go extended amounts of time without food in the house, and completely rely on take-out, for sometimes weeks at a time. Its really bad, and i wish i could just get over it, but idk I'm 40 and pretty set in my ways I guess haha
Ughhh, yes! Plan what you need, get to the store, collect necessary items, circle back to get items you missed, checkout, load vehicle, get home, unload vehicle, unload bags of groceries, put away perishable items, forgive yourself when you realize you still forgot something, mayyybe put away other items today. That’s not One task, it’s at least TEN!!! PLUS the accompanying sensory issues! **Official Permission Granted that we all take All the naps we need!!💝✨
The last time I went out for groceries, i hyped myself up for ten minutes in the car just to get into the store, grabbed two things and forgot everything else in a panic, got home cried and went to bed. If you get clued in lmk lol
If I wasn't so socially anxious I would give myself transition time, I tend to adjust if I let myself just wander the store for a bit first. I used to shop in the middle of the night for that reason, less people easier to cope, but no where is open late any more :( just got in my head about being judged so at least I know what's going on I guess, slow progress is progress @@WoodshedTheory
Naps are like the greatest thing ever... Other people my age don't get me because they're like "you just got up!" And I'm like: "yeah about a few hours ago" (six or seven hours and I ran out of energy just crawling out of bed)
Me too, sweetie. You're so brave, and I hope you know how much it helps ppl like me that had no idea. I see familiarity, and it's incredible to finally have someone that understands. Especially when surrounded by those that don't. I'm really not alone. Oh great, I just thought of you drinking coffee and I gotta go hunt some down. Lol Thank you for all you do.
Yep. What really annoys me is when people tell me that I need to 'do things' to get more energy. They never tell me how to get the energy to start doing that. Their brains tend to be slackers.
Get yout nap in & then do what your body will let you do. How's your nutritional, vitamin, mineral, protein, amino intake, etc? Our diets have become so deficient in the USA (unless we're literally growing our own). You have a great thing going with your knitting. Extremely tradeable if we have to resort to bartering.=) (I know you'd be up in a heartbeat if yarn was on sale at Hobby Lobby sweetie ;-) Maybe it's how we look at things we need to do that affects our physical, mental & emotional energies? Cloudiness has an affect also...but I know you know this.
