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Autism burnout

Kuukiir

So. I am reaching my limit. Over the past couple of months, my brain has felt more and more overloaded. I recognise that the xmas period completely upends my grounding routines, and have made adjustments for that. Bit still i feel completely overwhelmed and burnt out. I do not want to reach the point of no return. I would appreciate any input right now. Does anyone have any coping strategies? How to get on an equilibrium again? Many thanks in advance.

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  • I can relate to what you’re saying. Christmas is really disruptive and then if other problems happen after it everything becomes unmanageable.

    is it worse for you this year?

    I keep getting too close to the edge also. I cope by completely shut down for a couple of days. I disconnect my phone, and sleep - and recover just enough energy to get back out there. But I think that’s a survival technique not coping?
    But recognise when you’re reaching your limit and try to step back.

    Have you got any relaxing activities you enjoy? 

    Eg I  love nature, so if I can manage I try to get out for a while, leave my brain at home and connect with nature. 
    Just seeing a ray of sunshine trying to break through, looking for signs of spring….  

    Having that holiday from living in my head helps things untangle a little. And seeing beauty in the world gives me something to hold onto.

    i don’t know if any of that is helpful for your situation?

  • in reply to MH_Mel

    Isn’t nature so healing? That warm sunshine on the face really lifts my entire spirit. Definitely worth taking a nice relaxing walk through a park and just be yourself in that time and space 

  • in reply to Autismman

    It is indeed Relaxed️ find a nice quiet spot and just enjoy being present. I guess it’s a form of mindfulness? I’m no good at that normally 

  • in reply to MH_Mel

    Oh yeah that can happen! I like to have headphones on sometimes too so gives me more of a reason not to look in peoples directions or speak to anyone!

  • in reply to Autismman

    I get so caught up in my thoughts I forget what my body is for!

  • in reply to MH_Mel

    I’d say it’s just natural Slight smile we are meant to be doing it by design. The modern world isn’t suited for anyone, let alone autistic people. Twelve hours of vegetation behind a desk Vs using my god given legs to move around the world freely as we should!

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