I feel a fixation on work brewing. I had trouble getting to sleep last night because I couldn't stop thinking about a thing I'm working on right now at work.
The last fixation I had lasted four solid months, from March to June.
Usually they burn me out really badly... so much so that it often takes months to recover and I'm hard pressed to remember having more than one fixation a year.
So... another one coming on within a couple of months feels exceptional, and that's kind of interesting in itself, especially given that the last couple of months since the last one ended have been spent better understanding myself as being #ActuallyAutistic.
The other interesting thing is how I'm developing the ability to see the signs ahead of time. I'm still not sure what to do with it though... let it run its course, try and regulate it, ...?
I wouldn't say I've got an optimal strategy. I'm sure other may suggest ways to mitigate the burn outs.
The sleeplessness from the excitement is very relatable. Being sleep deprived is a major factor to burn out, so maybe find an aid or medication to help during this episode.
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