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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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  • You can ask your doctor to provide you with a note using language which explains how you are recovering or living with a condition. As its not something medication can fix then people need to know about and accept this. 

    To save time I keep reminding people this is who I am, because a lot of them the ones who have jobs spend the whole time trying to avoid talking about neurodiversity - because its the real issue. 

    My GP is really good, they would never lie but they would certainly always try to see the reason why I was asking for something or what help I needed. Ultimately that is their job.

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  • You can ask your doctor to provide you with a note using language which explains how you are recovering or living with a condition. As its not something medication can fix then people need to know about and accept this. 

    To save time I keep reminding people this is who I am, because a lot of them the ones who have jobs spend the whole time trying to avoid talking about neurodiversity - because its the real issue. 

    My GP is really good, they would never lie but they would certainly always try to see the reason why I was asking for something or what help I needed. Ultimately that is their job.

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