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Diversity of reaction to burnout and overstimulation?

JD-on-sea

How do people experience these differently?

personally, a ‘meltdown’ (don’t like this term) for me takes the form of an intense headache (which can then last for 3 days despite painkillers) & need to be alone( not always possible),  whereas for my niece, she needs to scream when she’s overwhelmed. I just wondered if others also had differing experiences?p

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  • There is quite a nice article discussing the differences between meltdown, burnout and shutdown:

    https://autismusvirago.home.blog/2019/04/06/meltdown-burnout-and-shutdown-whats-the-difference/

    If you are able to function during this phase - even if it is to go to the medicine cabinet to get painkillers - then you are not likely to be in meltdown, rather the worse parts of burnout.

    It helps to be consistent and accurate with the terminology if you need to discuss with medical professionals which is why I raise the point - plus it helps if you are looking for help with the condition.

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  • There is quite a nice article discussing the differences between meltdown, burnout and shutdown:

    https://autismusvirago.home.blog/2019/04/06/meltdown-burnout-and-shutdown-whats-the-difference/

    If you are able to function during this phase - even if it is to go to the medicine cabinet to get painkillers - then you are not likely to be in meltdown, rather the worse parts of burnout.

    It helps to be consistent and accurate with the terminology if you need to discuss with medical professionals which is why I raise the point - plus it helps if you are looking for help with the condition.

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