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Burnout or depression?

Kool_kat

I was only diagnosed in April. For a few months ive felt numb, exhausted, constantly over stimulated, on edge, panicky, angry. I feel like I dont care about anything. People keep bringing me problems at work and I just dont care. Things that id normally want to sort and help with I now just couldn't care less. 

I feel like everyone wants something from me and I get nothing in return. I just dont have anymore to give. 

Is this autistic burnout or depression? 

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  • It sounds like burnout to me. I bought a book called "The Autistic Burnout Workbook' which has been helpful. I also have watched videos explaining autistic burnout symptoms on Youtube.

    I'm going through burnout and am signed off sick from work. Maybe you could talk to your GP?

  • in reply to Tamarinda

    Ill have a look at the book, thanks. What things are helping you?

  • in reply to Kool_kat
    • I felt very similar after my diagnosis, I just didn’t have the energy to care. I had been feeling the effects of burnout a few years before that due to trauma and ended up being prescribed antidepressants for signs of depression. All in all was on them roughly a year before diagnosis and nearly a year after diagnosis. Resting up wasn’t an option as I have 2 young children, self employed and lots of responsibilities which was a shame. Maybe the antidepressants kept me ticking over who knows. 
      There is a lot of emotion post diagnosis so understand why you feel the way you do, it also forces you to see your past in a completely different way. I’m sure it will get better once you have unpicked everything and get to know your true self. 
      Although masking still causes me the most in terms of anxiety and energy I have learned to be more direct when advocating for myself and with my preferences. Not feeling accountable for interactions that went badly and slipping away from people who create challenges for me. I’m still a long way off but it’s progress all the same. 
      I hope it turns out to be a short recovery process for you should it be burnout and wish you all the best in your journey of self discovery. 
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  • in reply to Kool_kat
    • I felt very similar after my diagnosis, I just didn’t have the energy to care. I had been feeling the effects of burnout a few years before that due to trauma and ended up being prescribed antidepressants for signs of depression. All in all was on them roughly a year before diagnosis and nearly a year after diagnosis. Resting up wasn’t an option as I have 2 young children, self employed and lots of responsibilities which was a shame. Maybe the antidepressants kept me ticking over who knows. 
      There is a lot of emotion post diagnosis so understand why you feel the way you do, it also forces you to see your past in a completely different way. I’m sure it will get better once you have unpicked everything and get to know your true self. 
      Although masking still causes me the most in terms of anxiety and energy I have learned to be more direct when advocating for myself and with my preferences. Not feeling accountable for interactions that went badly and slipping away from people who create challenges for me. I’m still a long way off but it’s progress all the same. 
      I hope it turns out to be a short recovery process for you should it be burnout and wish you all the best in your journey of self discovery. 
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