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Autistic Burnout and How to Cope

Kaleigh

Hi,

I've been experiencing depression for the past three months, but now I'm realising that I'm experiencing autistic burnout. All I want to do is stay in bed. I recently had four weeks off from work due to my depression. While that helped a little, I had to go back to work due to financial reasons. I've talked to my manager since being back and my work schedule is better next month, but I still don't have time for the things I enjoy. My physical health hasn't been good for the past two years and I've been diagnosed with arthritis. I'm just so exhausted and I don't know how to cope. Any advice for getting out of autistic burnout?

Thanks,

Kaleigh

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  • I’m with you on this. I have only just found out that I am austistic and I am 62, so I have had many years of wondering why I frequently feel overwhelmed with life. Mu current burnout is related to my personal health issues and being the main hub person whom my family depends on for various aspects of support. I frequently have mini meltdowns where I just can’t have any stimulus other than what I allow. I have to close myself away for a few days and refuse to be available. I sit in a dark room and allow myself to eat what I want, watch what I want and just dissapear for a little while.

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  • I’m with you on this. I have only just found out that I am austistic and I am 62, so I have had many years of wondering why I frequently feel overwhelmed with life. Mu current burnout is related to my personal health issues and being the main hub person whom my family depends on for various aspects of support. I frequently have mini meltdowns where I just can’t have any stimulus other than what I allow. I have to close myself away for a few days and refuse to be available. I sit in a dark room and allow myself to eat what I want, watch what I want and just dissapear for a little while.

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