1. I felt extremely tired or worn out.
2. I did not have the energy to carry out daily activities.
3. I was physically exhausted during the day.
4. I was mentally exhausted.
5. I felt overwhelmed by my environment.
6. I withdrew from social situations.
7. I had difficulties doing my usual work as well as I typically do.
8. I found it more difficult to relate socially to people.
9. I experienced some time of confusion.
10. I experienced gaps in my memory.
11. I had difficulty remembering specific events.
12. I had difficulty remembering instructions given to me.
13. At times, I temporarily forgot things about myself including who I am.
14. During conversations, I took longer to respond to questions.
15. I was easily distracted.
16. I found some of the following more distressing than usual: Sudden or loud noises, bright or flickering lights.
17. My repetitive behaviours / stimming increased.
18. I lost my ability to hide that I was autistic.
19. My other mental health problems got worse.
20. I was more self-critical.