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Burnout?

findingme__again

I’m really struggling and have been for months.  A late diagnosed autistic circa 2 years ago.  Starting to wonder if what I’m feeling is actually burnout as I seem to go through the same cycle every 18 months to 2 years on repeat.  I work but right now everything feels too much.  I dread work as I feel like I can’t cope at the minute, I have no patience at home.  Some days I feel like I literally don’t want to get out of bed but force myself over and over to do it.  I haven’t left the house on a day off now in months as I can’t face it I’m so exhausted, I have no patience for my wife or kids and I cry all the time.  Worse some days I question the point in all of it.  Want to ask my doctor for a sick note but can’t bring myself to let my boss or my team at work down or my wife.  Feel alone and trapped.  Feel like I’m drowning

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  • findingme__again said:
    Some days I feel like I literally don’t want to get out of bed but force myself over and over to do it.  I haven’t left the house on a day off now in months as I can’t face it I’m so exhausted, I have no patience for my wife or kids and I cry all the time.  Worse some days I question the point in all of it.

    I'm sorry you are going through this - it sucks but there is a way through it.

    Bunny has given the site recommendations but I think in your situation you may be better off speaking to your GP to see if they can give you something to improve your mood for a short period to help you get out of the quagmire that you find yourself in.

    Your GP can advise on what the best options are in your situation (we cannot offer medical advice here) but mention your situation and your need to get back on your feet to start working on a better long term balance.

    Have you worked with a psychotherapist? I found them to be very helpful to develop healthy coping techniques and avoid the cycles of depression that we often find ourselves in. Just be sure to find one who has experience of helping autists as there are plenty who lack knowledge of our particular needs.

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  • findingme__again said:
    Some days I feel like I literally don’t want to get out of bed but force myself over and over to do it.  I haven’t left the house on a day off now in months as I can’t face it I’m so exhausted, I have no patience for my wife or kids and I cry all the time.  Worse some days I question the point in all of it.

    I'm sorry you are going through this - it sucks but there is a way through it.

    Bunny has given the site recommendations but I think in your situation you may be better off speaking to your GP to see if they can give you something to improve your mood for a short period to help you get out of the quagmire that you find yourself in.

    Your GP can advise on what the best options are in your situation (we cannot offer medical advice here) but mention your situation and your need to get back on your feet to start working on a better long term balance.

    Have you worked with a psychotherapist? I found them to be very helpful to develop healthy coping techniques and avoid the cycles of depression that we often find ourselves in. Just be sure to find one who has experience of helping autists as there are plenty who lack knowledge of our particular needs.

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