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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've tried the making notes for the GP before- when I was looking for refferals for assesment or whatever. Also, tending not to go until you feel you really need to, by then there is sometimes more than one thing you want to discuss,- which your '10 min slot' doesnt allow for the GP  may say 'only one item per visit'.  Good luck for your appointment.

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  • I've tried the making notes for the GP before- when I was looking for refferals for assesment or whatever. Also, tending not to go until you feel you really need to, by then there is sometimes more than one thing you want to discuss,- which your '10 min slot' doesnt allow for the GP  may say 'only one item per visit'.  Good luck for your appointment.

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