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Burnout

Larissa

My energy feels completely drained, not just physically, but mentally too. Things that normally take some effort but are manageable now feel overwhelming. Basic tasks, conversations, decisions all seem harder. I’ve noticed my tolerance for stress and noise is much lower. I’m also finding it difficult not to judge myself for “falling behind” even though I know burnout isn’t a personal failure. Right now I’m trying to focus on reducing demands, that’s easier said than done. If anyone has gone through autistic burnout and has suggestions, I’d really appreciate hearing it. Thanks for reading.

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  • Hi  , I am going through burnout now (slowly recovering).Your description is very relatable. Lemon slice offers sound advice below, and reducing sensory input and demand from others is a necessary first step.

    What I am.also learning is that proper recovery is not just resting enough to go back to how things were (ie what made you ill). It requires a deeper reset to an authentic life which takes full account of your autistic needs, strengths and boundaries.

    And absolutely it is not a personal failure - many aspects of modern life were not built for our needs and trying to bend ourselves to fit into it is exhausting.

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  • Hi  , I am going through burnout now (slowly recovering).Your description is very relatable. Lemon slice offers sound advice below, and reducing sensory input and demand from others is a necessary first step.

    What I am.also learning is that proper recovery is not just resting enough to go back to how things were (ie what made you ill). It requires a deeper reset to an authentic life which takes full account of your autistic needs, strengths and boundaries.

    And absolutely it is not a personal failure - many aspects of modern life were not built for our needs and trying to bend ourselves to fit into it is exhausting.

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