In a neurotypical world, being autistic can be immensely exhausting. Discussing both my own personal experiences and those of others on the autism spectrum, I speak about why many autistic people feel the need to mask their autistic traits in order to go about their daily lives, and the fatigue they can suffer from as a result of this. I also talk about some of the other difficulties we may face in our lives and why they can lead to extreme exhaustion.