Published on 12, July, 2020
Yes, don't modify, be bullied. Modify (mask), suffer the burn out later. It's Hobson's choice for you and it can't be easy.
We can just pray for a paradigm shift to let her stim with out fear whenever and wherever sometime in the future…
Hi Katy97 sorry to hear you've been suffering from burn out - I thought this page on our site might be useful to you next time you are feeling this: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue
Best,
SarahMod
Hibernating sounds like a good plan. I might go do the same feel like I need a good long rest right about now. Keep going you're doing great. Just remember to manage self care as well so you don't burn out.
Seems to be a theme sleep, odd isnt it. Maybe the adrenaline rush just burns us out
Nope, no burn out here. I don't do Christmas. Instead I observe a nation of headless chickens for a month each year. Senselessly imparting with important funds for some toxic plastic tat to stuff inside their homes or their belly.
I agree, people don't tend to burn out by spontaneous combustion, it's usually because of something. But I think we are at a massive disadvantage because the toxicity affect us at much lower levels. The norms somehow seem to filter it out or power…
Yeah I've had many burning outs myself and I'm kinda scared of them. Do you feel like you gained enough knowledge and skills like that though? It's really hard to teach yourself effectively I think. Like, do you think what you learnt sufficed?…
How is the project managed? Surely there are milestones and measurement points broken into work packages? complete a package and stop. If you're diagnosed, you could ask for someone to be measuring your work and pulling the plug if you're burning…
Sounds like you need a doctor who knows a bit more about autism... both the psychological side; the tendency to worry and stress; and the physical side. If burn out is causing it, the only fix is rest and you might need time off.
Another day at work, glad it's Friday! Need the weekend to recharge because I'm exhausted this week.
Had an unexpected meeting with the university tonight so really burned out with people.
Husband made curry for dinner and watching the x-files…