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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!

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