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Could anyone share their experience of burnout?

Catwoman

Hello,

I am a first-time poster but long-time lurker…I feel a bit uncomfortable posting because I’ve never done this before nor do I know anyone here but I’d really appreciate advice/hearing about others’ experiences please because I’m struggling.

How long have people here experienced autistic burnout for?

Parents

  • Hi  , welcome!
    I think I'm starting to feel better after 6 months, though still wobbly so obviously not were I was before.

    How long it lasts is hard, I crashed out of my old job, took 3 months off over the summer with my kids, started a new job and hit exhaustion immediately, which was really hard to deal with. Stress from starting a new job and trying to work just as hard again was so much I wanted to cry and quit again, plus I lost my ability to deal with feedback objectively.  It was a very hard to admit to myself that I might have austistic burnout and not just regular burnout. (I was still undergoing assessment and was afraid of allowing myself to admit what it was as I didn't want to feel broken for months.) 

    I managed to still work but take it down a notch or two, I can still get my work done, and the new place is fine with me, but admitting to myself I couldn't do the same amount that I could before burnout has helped me forgive myself a little. I also was in a lead role with several meetings and organising schdedules, and now I'm in just a senior role without worrying about having people report to me and just one short catch up a week, so that is helping a lot too. My concentration is definitely down and I'm very unorganised at the moment. 

    The hardest thing that has hampered recovery is lack of sleep -I got insomonia from working too hard, and for most of last year could only sleep properly about 3-4 hours before waking. I think if I could sleep more, it would have helped with recovery. Waking up tired isn't fun.

    Best of luck to you if you are in it, I've also been listening to Dr Neff's podcast, Divergent Conversations (I listen on spotify but I think it's a few places). Series 3 is Burnout City.

  • in reply to Cinnabar_wing

    Thank you for replying,  

    I’m sorry to hear that you’ve gone through this but appreciate you sharing your experience. I’m very, very emotional today and feeling very isolated but hearing from people like yourself is making me realise I’m not alone. 

    It’s great having so many suggestions for helpful resources. 

  • in reply to Catwoman

    I'm finding I like podcasts, as hearing other people talking takes the edge off.

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