Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I was diagnosed late last year at the age of 27. I’m struggling with what feels like a constant burnout! I just feel like I need someone to talk to who understands what I’m going through :/
Hello. I'm still rather new to understanding burnout too. I know the feeling of just not really wanting to do anything, not really caring and just not having much of an outlook for the future, but it's linked to a clear event. I am undergoing therapy though (with someone who is autistic too) and it has helped massively in terms of processing things, as I don't have to explain how autism works or anything like that.
I would thoroughly recommend that. Structured therapy maybe can work for autistics if it's adapted but I think the general consensus is that it's not really suitable.
I’m glad therapy is helping you :) I’m currently seeing a therapist too but I don’t think they have any knowledge in autism so it’s still very difficult! I just wish there were more people like me nearby so I could have people that understand
What type of therapy is it? I'm seeing a person centered therapist. There's an online directory for UK based neurodivergent therapist too.
I had CBT and I struggled for the same reason, I didn't feel like I gained anything from it.
You're always welcome to message me on here if you have any questions about anything you feel could be helpful.
I hear you. Dreading it is probably a sign that it might not be the best?
I definitely think an autistic therapist would help you but that's just my suggestion! And even then you might have to try a few different ones to find one you gel with.
I was lucky that I gelled with mine from the off but I gave myself a few days before committing to further sessions. I could have easily gotten overexcited by this fancy new therapy idea!
There's so many things I understand about myself that I didn't even think of 6 months ago, it's fascinating
I feel like it’s helped a bit but I still dread it every time. I still feel very uncomfortable and not fully understood
Ah I see. Do you feel you're gaining from it?
In my case it has gotten to the stage where I look forward to it because I like having an outlet to get things out, and also it doesn't feel like I'm talking to my school headteacher! More like the friendly counsellor or something.
I’m having psychological therapy, I’ve had a lot of traumatic experiences in the past. I tried CBT too and didn’t like it.
thank you, I really appreciate the support