Published on 12, July, 2020
Is actual physical illness resulting from autistic burnout and overwhelm a real thing?Every time I start a new job, I come down with illness within a couple of weeks, usually a viral type thing, fever, shivering, chest pains, sickness, that sort of things.
I always get very overwhelmed starting a new job and experience severe crashes. Last few jobs I have taken on while battling a pretty severe burnout
I know stress can make you ill but overwhelm and burnout causing actual physical illnesses and virus is different. Maybe its cos my immune system is down from the destress I am experiencing?
It would be really helpful to hear from other people who may have had similar experiences
I think it is. When I crash the first symptom is utter exhaustion but then often get cold like symptoms and the only solution is complete rest. I suppose if your body is completely out of energy that weakens your immune system and makes you prey to any opportunistic bugs.