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Hello, I am 47 years old and in one of my almost 2 yearly burnouts. I’ve had a good two years and despite all the progress made I still have crashed. Thought I would try something different to help myself this time around, try to connect with other Autistic people. I have never done this before and that thought led me here.

Does anyone else have these cycles of coping/masking to get along then end up burnt out. I think I need to stop trying to fit in and be me. I could probably go on for ages but wanted to try and keep it short for my first post.

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  • Hi and welcome to the community. I like your user name (I'm a Star Wars fan, particularly the original trilogy)

    I also had those cycles of coping & masking then burnout, during my working life. I'm retired now and leaving work was like winning the lottery. Look after yourself.

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  • Hi and welcome to the community. I like your user name (I'm a Star Wars fan, particularly the original trilogy)

    I also had those cycles of coping & masking then burnout, during my working life. I'm retired now and leaving work was like winning the lottery. Look after yourself.

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