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Justifying burnout

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Does anyone else feel like they have to constantly explain what autistic burnout is like to others,  such as GP's, manager at work and even to friends.

If, for example, I'd had a stroke, would I need to explain myself so much? Don't think so. Ive got GP appointment tomorrow and have just written a page of notes to try to show why im not fit for work.

I say to some friends , im completely exhausted and then they explain how they're exhausted too!! No, its not the same, you are functioning,  I am not.

Why do i feel i have to justify this? Have others felt like this? 

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  • I have also found a lack of understanding amongst healthcare professionals and others about Autistic Burnout.

    I find the need for explaining yourself, again, is unfortunate and frustrating.

    (The next "Helpful Harry" who trots out to me the autopilot superficial, patronising, platitude along the lines of "Oh!  its anxiety" ...will definitely hear my unabridged opinion on that guff).

    There is an NHS webpage about autistic fatigue and burnout with resources I have used a couple of times when trying to refine my education / replies:

    https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/autism-space/health-and-lifestyle/autistic-fatigue-and-burnout/

    Below the video "What is burnout?" they have helpfully included the transcript (with what I find to be a good, detailed explanation of the impact on life skills during the experience of autistic burnout).

    Your page of notes already ought to aid your reference during your GP appointment.  I hope it may sooth your concern; to recognise the summarised experience of others on that webpage / video transcript.

    Hope your appointment tomorrow proves to be a constructive conversation with your GP.

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  • I have also found a lack of understanding amongst healthcare professionals and others about Autistic Burnout.

    I find the need for explaining yourself, again, is unfortunate and frustrating.

    (The next "Helpful Harry" who trots out to me the autopilot superficial, patronising, platitude along the lines of "Oh!  its anxiety" ...will definitely hear my unabridged opinion on that guff).

    There is an NHS webpage about autistic fatigue and burnout with resources I have used a couple of times when trying to refine my education / replies:

    https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/autism-space/health-and-lifestyle/autistic-fatigue-and-burnout/

    Below the video "What is burnout?" they have helpfully included the transcript (with what I find to be a good, detailed explanation of the impact on life skills during the experience of autistic burnout).

    Your page of notes already ought to aid your reference during your GP appointment.  I hope it may sooth your concern; to recognise the summarised experience of others on that webpage / video transcript.

    Hope your appointment tomorrow proves to be a constructive conversation with your GP.

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